Design and Implementation of an Automated Reporting Solution for DCS and SCADA Systems via OPC in Thermal Power Stations

Mahmut Kiriktir; Fırat Ekinci

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Design and Implementation of an Automated Reporting Solution for DCS and SCADA Systems via OPC in Thermal Power Stations

Abstract

This paper focuses on developing an automated reporting system for a thermal power plant, using OPC technology to collect accurate, time-stamped data. Reports are crucial for businesses at every stage, helping document progress and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The study emphasizes the risks associated with manual data entry, such as human error, data loss, and inefficiency. An automated reporting system addresses these issues by ensuring greater accuracy, minimizing errors, and saving time. It also optimizes personnel needs and boosts productivity while supporting strategic decision-making. Data is gathered from SCADA and DCS, with PTC Kepware software facilitating communication, and stored in a Microsoft SQL Server database. The system, supported by Robosoft Control (Turkey), offers a reliable, efficient solution that enhances operational performance and regulatory compliance in the thermal power sector.

Keywords

Automated reporting, DCS, OPC, SCADA

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Primary Language

English

Subjects

Electrical Energy Generation (Incl. Renewables, Excl. Photovoltaics)

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Mahmut Kiriktir ^*
0009-0005-3315-8263
Türkiye

Fırat Ekinci
0000-0002-4888-7881
Türkiye

Publication Date

December 25, 2025

Submission Date

October 3, 2025

Acceptance Date

November 3, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 1 Number: 2

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APA

Kiriktir, M., & Ekinci, F. (2025). Design and Implementation of an Automated Reporting Solution for DCS and SCADA Systems via OPC in Thermal Power Stations. Adana Alparslan Türkeş Bilim Ve Teknoloji Üniversitesi Bilim Dergisi, 1(2), 70-83. https://izlik.org/JA48UT38TS

AMA

1.Kiriktir M, Ekinci F. Design and Implementation of an Automated Reporting Solution for DCS and SCADA Systems via OPC in Thermal Power Stations. Adana Alparslan Türkeş Bilim ve Teknoloji Üniversitesi Bilim Dergisi. 2025;1(2):70-83. https://izlik.org/JA48UT38TS

Chicago

Kiriktir, Mahmut, and Fırat Ekinci. 2025. “Design and Implementation of an Automated Reporting Solution for DCS and SCADA Systems via OPC in Thermal Power Stations”. Adana Alparslan Türkeş Bilim Ve Teknoloji Üniversitesi Bilim Dergisi 1 (2): 70-83. https://izlik.org/JA48UT38TS.

EndNote

Kiriktir M, Ekinci F (December 1, 2025) Design and Implementation of an Automated Reporting Solution for DCS and SCADA Systems via OPC in Thermal Power Stations. Adana Alparslan Türkeş Bilim ve Teknoloji Üniversitesi Bilim Dergisi 1 2 70–83.

IEEE

[1]M. Kiriktir and F. Ekinci, “Design and Implementation of an Automated Reporting Solution for DCS and SCADA Systems via OPC in Thermal Power Stations”, Adana Alparslan Türkeş Bilim ve Teknoloji Üniversitesi Bilim Dergisi, vol. 1, no. 2, pp. 70–83, Dec. 2025, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA48UT38TS

ISNAD

Kiriktir, Mahmut - Ekinci, Fırat. “Design and Implementation of an Automated Reporting Solution for DCS and SCADA Systems via OPC in Thermal Power Stations”. Adana Alparslan Türkeş Bilim ve Teknoloji Üniversitesi Bilim Dergisi 1/2 (December 1, 2025): 70-83. https://izlik.org/JA48UT38TS.

JAMA

1.Kiriktir M, Ekinci F. Design and Implementation of an Automated Reporting Solution for DCS and SCADA Systems via OPC in Thermal Power Stations. Adana Alparslan Türkeş Bilim ve Teknoloji Üniversitesi Bilim Dergisi. 2025;1:70–83.

MLA

Kiriktir, Mahmut, and Fırat Ekinci. “Design and Implementation of an Automated Reporting Solution for DCS and SCADA Systems via OPC in Thermal Power Stations”. Adana Alparslan Türkeş Bilim Ve Teknoloji Üniversitesi Bilim Dergisi, vol. 1, no. 2, Dec. 2025, pp. 70-83, https://izlik.org/JA48UT38TS.

Vancouver

1.Mahmut Kiriktir, Fırat Ekinci. Design and Implementation of an Automated Reporting Solution for DCS and SCADA Systems via OPC in Thermal Power Stations. Adana Alparslan Türkeş Bilim ve Teknoloji Üniversitesi Bilim Dergisi [Internet]. 2025 Dec. 1;1(2):70-83. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA48UT38TS

Design and Implementation of an Automated Reporting Solution for DCS and SCADA Systems via OPC in Thermal Power Stations

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