Monitoring and Advanced Data Analytics
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Posted: June 14, 2024
The power industry is undergoing a digital transformation to derive benefit from mass collection and
utilization of data. Machine Learning, Neural Networks, Advanced Pattern Recognition (APR), and Artificial
Intelligence hold substantial promise to create solutions for future power generating utilities.
Effective monitoring and diagnostics and prognostics approaches require the utilization of plant data and
analytical techniques. Advanced analytical approaches utilize data from various sources, from traditional
structured sources such as field sensors, to unstructured sources that include work order data, operator
round data, data in text format, pictures, and transient data, can be integrated to support advanced
diagnostics and prognostics.
The objective of this project is to develop methods and approaches in support of applied advanced data
analytics, diagnostics, and prognostics to help provide improvement solutions that address generation-
based challenges in the areas of productivity, reliability, and safety.
Process and Integration
Posted: June 14, 2024
The industrial work environment is evolving rapidly with advances in mobile computing and communication
technology, deployment of additional sensors both wired and wireless, application of advanced diagnostic
and analytic models, and integration of data in various forms and applications. Changes in the way is data is
acquired, how it is used, and how it is accessed are driving utilities to re-evaluate the way they have
traditionally approached operations and maintenance functions. Anticipated benefits from the influx of new
technology and capability includes improved equipment reliability and workforce effectiveness.
As the "digital transformation" (DX) progresses in the power industry, utilities are also challenged with
changing business models, shifting operational strategies of large-scale generation, and a shrinking
workforce. The convergence of these changes creates opportunities as well as challenges. In the past,
benefits have been realized from adoption of individual technology and/or standalone analytic capabilities;
however, it is an expectation that the integration of various advanced technologies and connectivity across
functions holds significant and sustained benefit over and above what can be achieved through standalone
efforts. The "ease" of doing business and performing the correct work at the right time with less staff in the
face of increased operational demands is a high-level example where integration, connectivity, and adoption
of technology are key parts of the evolving generation landscape.
Today's challenges include a changing electricity generation portfolio, transitioning workforce, and
management of operation and maintenance budgets for plants undergoing flexible operations. With the
transformation of the power industry landscape, data analysis and improved monitoring technology and
techniques are paramount for maintaining and operating a diverse power producing fleet. The objective of
this program is to provide value driven integration and planning solutions for people, processes, and
technologies to assist members transition through their digital transformation
