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Engineered Solutions 2 1 (Credit: ABB) most needed, is the availability of the system: an exceptionally barriers is always the one needed independently from the vary- redundant design, further reinforced by the geographic sepa- ing pressure of water and air into and outside the barriers. The ration of redundant components, brings the availability of this variance of 1 degree might seem nearly indiscernible, but it may system to unprecedented levels.” affect the system ef? ciency. With reference to the installation ac-

The capacity of ABB’s Symphony Plus control system to tivity, dif? culties are mainly related to the actual position of the easily integrate electrical and ? eld equipment is an important equipment, underwater in harsh environments,” said Mascheroni.

differentiator, as is the platform’s unique ability to be easily scaled and customized for different sizes and complexities of NEW WAVE OF INNOVATION application. ABB’s control system is also easy to maintain, The Mo.S.E. barriers are expected to provide a ? nancial re- as the main components are redundant (controllers, switches, turn within 50 years due to the hopeful reduction in costs from servers) and most can be quickly replaced. damage to the cities structure and contents. But despite the “The biggest challenge will be to ensure the position of the pure return on investment, Venice is a priceless treasure whose

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