Challenge

With over 2,141 data tags from 11 SCADA systems, operators struggled to access consolidated views of tank levels, temperature, density, and volume. Production data across neutralization, bleaching, deodorization, and winterization remained siloed, while manual reporting delayed critical decisions.

Outcome

Itanta unified 2,141 data points from 11 SCADA systems into real-time dashboards, automated daily stock and production reports via cron scheduling, and provided end-to-end product flow tracking—all without writing a single line of code.

At a glance

• 2,141 — Data Tags Unified
• 11 — SCADA Systems Integrated
• 7 AM — Daily Auto-Reports

About AWL Agri Business Ltd.

AWL Agri Business Ltd. (Adani Wilmar) is one of India's leading producers of edible oil, operating large-scale oil refinery and tank farm facilities with complex production processes including neutralization, bleaching, deodorization, and winterization across multiple facilities.

Headquarters: India · Industry: Agricultural Processing / Edible Oil Refining · Size: Enterprise

Introduction

Manufacturing companies can use Itanta Analytics' no-code analytics platform to generate interactive reports and dashboards from industrial automation systems without the need for technical expertise. Through simple connections to databases and SCADA systems, the platform enables operations teams to convert raw industrial data into useful business insights.

This case study looks at how AWL Agri Business Ltd., one of the top producers of edible oil in India, used Itanta's platform Analytics to deploy a complete tank gauging and production monitoring system. By offering real-time visibility into tank farm inventory, production procedures, and operational performance across multiple facilities, the project shows how cutting-edge analytics tech can digitize traditional oil refinery operations.

Challenges Faced

• Limited Real-Time Visibility into Tank Farm Operations: With over 2,141 data tags from 11 SCADA systems, operators struggled to access consolidated views of tank levels, temperature, density, and volume across different crude oil categories.
• Fragmented Data Across Multiple Production Systems: Vast amounts of data across various production processes including neutralization, bleaching, deodorization, and winterization remained siloed within individual SCADA systems, making it difficult for management to track daily production metrics and efficiency.
• Manual Reporting and Delayed Decision-Making: Production teams relied on manual data compilation for daily stock reports and production summaries. Critical operational data was only available at scheduled intervals rather than providing continuous visibility into production performance.
• Inability to Track Product Movement and Loading Operations: Needed better visibility into product movement between tank farms, refinery processes, and loading operations. Without integrated monitoring, operators couldn't efficiently optimize logistics across the facility's complex supply chain.
• Complex System Integration Requirements: The facility's diverse industrial automation infrastructure required seamless integration with Microsoft SQL databases while maintaining compatibility with existing SCADA systems. The challenge was creating a unified monitoring solution without disrupting ongoing operations or requiring extensive technical expertise.

Highlights

• 2,141 data tags from 11 SCADA systems unified into real-time dashboards
• Automated daily stock reports generated at 7 AM via cron scheduler
• Multi-process production monitoring across neutralization, bleaching, deodorization, and winterization
• End-to-end product flow tracking from unloading through refinery to loading and packing
• Seamless Cimplicity SCADA with SQL Server integration without code changes
• HTML5 platform requiring no additional software or technical training

This project proves that advanced manufacturing analytics is no longer reserved for companies with large IT budgets or technical teams.

AWL Agri Business Ltd.

India's Leading Edible Oil Producer

AWL Agri Business Ltd. (Adani Wilmar) is one of India's top edible oil producers, operating large-scale oil refinery and tank farm facilities with complex multi-process production operations.

• One of India's leading producers of edible oil with multiple production facilities
• Operates tank farm facilities across MTF1 and MTF2 with diverse crude oil categories
• Production processes span neutralization, bleaching, deodorization, and winterization
• Infrastructure includes 11 SCADA systems with 2,141 data tags and Microsoft SQL databases
• Handles Cotton Seed Oil (17 tanks), KGMO (3 tanks), FGNO (3 tanks), and more

AWL's partnership with Itanta demonstrates how traditional oil refinery operations can be digitized without disrupting existing infrastructure.

Itanta System Architecture

Data Acquisition

PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers) capture real-time operational data from tank farm equipment, flow meters, and sensors.

• Field devices collect parameters like tank levels, temperature, density, volume, and mass across MTF1 and MTF2 facilities.

Data Aggregation

SCADA Systems with Microsoft SQL Server collect data from PLCs via industrial ethernet network.

• Microsoft SQL Server stores 2,141 data tags with 2-minute logging intervals from 11 SCADA systems.
• Itanta DS Manager connects to SQL Server database and processes raw industrial data.
• Centralized database consolidates all operational data streams.

Data Visualization

Itanta Platform for Tank Gauging Reports transforms processed data into interactive dashboards.

• Creates real-time monitoring interfaces for tank farm and production operations.
• Builds automated report templates for daily stock and production summaries.

Data Distribution

Delivers dashboards through standard web browsers (Google Chrome).

• Provides automated report generation with cron schedulers (7 AM daily reports).
• Enables access across all organizational levels without technical training requirements.

How Itanta Solved These Challenges

• Real-Time Dashboard Creation: Itanta's no-code dashboard builder consolidated 2,141 data tags from 11 SCADA systems into unified web-based interfaces. Teams gained real-time visibility across MTF1 and MTF2 facilities through standard web browsers.
• Automated Report Generation: Using Itanta's cron scheduler feature, AWL automated daily stock reports (7 AM) and 24-hour production reports, eliminating manual data compilation and providing consistent operational insights.
• Multi-Process Production Monitoring: Itanta's multi-source integration created unified dashboards for operations like Cotton Seed Oil (17 tanks), KGMO (3 tanks), and FGNO (3 tanks), plus refinery processes including neutralization, bleaching, and deodorization.
• Product Flow Tracking System: The platform's flow visualization provided complete visibility into product movement from unloading → refinery → loading → packing, enabling operators to track quantities and optimize supply chain logistics.
• Seamless SCADA Integration: Itanta's Cinplicity SCADA with SQL Server connector enabled direct connection to existing SCADA infrastructure without code changes or operational disruptions. The HTML5 platform required no additional software or technical training.

Snapshot of Report

Tank Farm Reports

• Tank Farm Report: Comprehensive tank farm inventory showing tank capacity, commodity type, product code, product dip, temperature, density, volume, and quantity for all tanks across the facility.
• Production Shift Report: Neutralization process monitoring with shift-wise data including crude oil feed, caustic, hot water, vacuum system, steam, air, power consumption, and cooling parameters at 2-minute intervals.

Conclusion

By unifying 2,141 data points from 11 SCADA systems, AWL Agri Business Ltd. eliminated manual reporting, achieved real-time operational visibility, and empowered their teams to make data-driven decisions without technical expertise using Itanta's no-code platform.

• Unified 2,141 data tags from 11 SCADA systems into consolidated real-time dashboards
• Automated daily stock reports and 24-hour production summaries via cron scheduling
• End-to-end product flow tracking from unloading through refinery to loading and packing
• Seamless integration with Cimplicity SCADA and Microsoft SQL without code changes
• Zero-code deployment accessible through standard web browsers with no additional software

This project proves that advanced manufacturing analytics is no longer reserved for companies with large IT budgets or technical teams. Any manufacturer can now digitize their operations, optimize processes, and unlock significant operational efficiencies using existing infrastructure, demonstrating that the future of industrial intelligence is accessible, immediate, and transformative.

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