Shenqi Launches Smart Valve Solution for Industry 4.0, Enabling Remote Monitoring and Automated Control Across MENA Manufacturing

Shenqi Launches Smart Valve Solution for Industry 4.0, Enabling Remote Monitoring and Automated Control Across MENA Manufacturing

Introduction

Shenqi has introduced an integrated smart valve solution built for the demands of Industry 4.0, combining on-valve intelligence with secure cloud connectivity to deliver precise flow, pressure, and position control for MENA manufacturers seeking higher efficiency, safety, and sustainability. The system unifies edge control, real-time diagnostics, and remote operation within a modular architecture that scales from single assets to plant-wide deployments.

Architecture and connectivity

At the core is a valve-mounted edge controller with multi-sensor acquisition, local closed-loop control, and protocol gateways for industrial networks. It supports wired and wireless links—Modbus RTU/RTU over RS‑485, CANopen/CAN bus, and cellular—to integrate with PLC/SCADA/DCS and edge gateways. An IIoT cloud platform provides asset management, historical data lakes, alarm workflows, and OTA updates, enabling secure remote monitoring and control across sites and geographies. Remote monitoring and control (RMC) extends operations beyond the control room, allowing authorized users to supervise equipment status, change setpoints, and run diagnostics from any location.

Core capabilities

• Precision control and positioning: closed-loop control of valve travel or throttling with fast response and stability; supports flow/pressure cascade and interlock strategies.

  
  

• Embedded diagnostics and protection: real-time monitoring of torque, stroke, temperature, vibration, leakage, and seal wear; automatic alerts and safe‑stop on faults.

  
  

• Predictive maintenance: AI/ML analytics on run hours, cycle counts, pressure/temperature trends, and deviation patterns to forecast failures and schedule maintenance proactively.

  
  

• Cybersecurity and resilience: TLS/SSL, role‑based access, multi‑tenant isolation, and edge failover ensure uptime and data integrity in mission‑critical plants.

  
  

• Plug‑and‑play interoperability: standard profiles and drivers simplify integration with existing automation and asset‑management systems.

  
  

Engineering features and compliance

• Wide operating envelope: designed for –40°C to +100°C ambient conditions and high dust/moisture environments; corrosion‑resistant materials and modular seals for long service life.

  
  

• Intrinsic safety options: Ex ia IIC T4/T6 and related certifications for hazardous areas; intrinsically safe barriers and IS loops available.

  
  

• Robust mechanical design: travel limit switches, torque limiters, mechanical stops, and anti‑condensation heaters for reliable actuation in demanding sites.

  
  

• Maintenance efficiency: non‑intrusive setup, commissioning wizards, and QR‑coded asset IDs accelerate installation and lifecycle management.

  
  

Application scenarios and roadmap for MENA

• Oil and gas: wellhead control, pipeline isolation, metering skids, and tank farms with remote isolation and emergency shutdown.

  
  

• Petrochemicals and refining: feedstock control, reactor feed/effluent, distillation columns, and flare systems with leak detection and fugitive‑emissions monitoring.

  
  

• Water and desalination: pump control, pressure reduction, and energy‑recovery valves with pump‑curve optimization and cavitation avoidance.

  
  

• Power and utilities: boiler feedwater, cooling loops, and district heating with demand‑based control and predictive pump protection.

  
  

• Roadmap: Shenqi will expand edge AI for anomaly detection, integrate with digital twins for virtual commissioning, and offer edge analytics apps deployable on industrial gateways to close the loop from insight to action. Remote monitoring and control continues to evolve from SCADA roots to cloud‑native, data‑driven operations that improve productivity and sustainability.