Industrial Surveillance Network for AMNS India Steel Plant, Kirandul, Chhattisgarh

objective:

The goal of the project was to install a full-fledged CCTV surveillance system at the Arcelor Mittal Nippon Steel India Pvt Ltd (AMNS India) steel plant in Kirandul, Chhattisgarh. The primary focus was to ensure the safety of workers, secure operational zones, and monitor activities across the plant’s vast industrial premises through a robust surveillance infrastructure.

Challenges :

  1. 1 Difficult Terrain:The steel plant’s remote location and challenging terrain posed obstacles for conventional cabling and infrastructure setup.
  2. 2 Need for Wide Coverage:Multiple operational areas such as BP 1-2, PS-1, JH2, MRSS, Ball Mill, Linear Screen, and Paste Thickener required coverage, each with specific technical requirements.
  3. 3 Connectivity ConcernsLaying Optical Fibre Cable (OFC) across certain sections wasn’t feasible, calling for alternative connectivity methods.
  4. 4 Structural Requirements:In areas lacking infrastructure, towers had to be erected to support the installation of PTZ cameras and wireless links.

Solutions :

  1. 1 Hybrid Installation Approach:
    To work around terrain issues, the team opted for a mix of wired and wireless surveillance systems. Wireless setups were implemented in hard-to-reach areas.
  2. 2 Strategic Camera Deployment:
    58 cameras including Bullet, Dome, and PTZ models were installed across key operational zones.
  3. 3 High-Quality Equipment:
    6MP resolution cameras were selected to ensure clear footage, supported by 5 monitors and 3 NVRs set up at strategic control points like the Control Room, Engineering Room, and Operations Head Room.
  4. 4 Robust Connectivity:
    Where possible, OFC and Ethernet cables were used to ensure stable transmission between units.
  5. 5 Custom Tower Setup:
    A dedicated tower was built to accommodate a PTZ camera with wireless capabilities for high-range visibility.

RESULTS:

The plant gained full surveillance coverage across all key zones.

Real-time monitoring was enabled from multiple departments, allowing quicker responses to incidents.

Visual records of daily operations provided accountability and operational insights.