Sensors & Electronics
Electronics & Systems
Power Plant O&M Improvements (229)
Problem: Improve efficiency and reliability of operations and maintenance (O&M) process for manufacturing/power plants
Project Activity Scope (from Technical Overview Chart): Circuits and Devices through Integrated Systems
PNNL Solution:
- Conduct an on-site survey to establish facility baseline
- Integrate facility improvement opportunities
- Customize diagnostic and advisory software to ensure improved operation
- Monitoring and controls to operate with extended service life
- Install and commission software, train staff for operation and maintenance
- Verify plant saving and reliability benefits
Capabilities Employed to Meet Client Needs: Process characterization; operating and maintenance procedure analysis; operating efficiency diagnostics; root cause analysis for system problems; algorithm development for system problem diagnostics; algorithm development for system operating optimization; system operating condition monitoring; sensor system design, specification, and installation; data acquisition system development; software development; data presentation and interpretation; system installation and debug; client staff training; operational support after client acceptance.
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Contact: Richard Meador
