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Customized Tools to Improve O&M (42)

Problem: Develop tools to automate evaluation of facility performance and support process efficiency improvements

Project Activity Scope (from Technical Overview Chart): Interaction Mechanisms through Integrated Systems

PNNL Solution:

• Developed, demonstrated, and deployed Physics-Based tools that included:
  1. Analytically validated smart sensors to monitor important equipment
  2. Effective facility, system and component diagnostics using artificial intelligence
  3. Point and click guidance for resolution of off-design operating condition
  4. Open communications architecture (OPC)

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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  • Documented Savings & Reliability Benefits (199)
  • Facility Improvement Opportunities (43)
  • Facility Operation Characterization (44)
  • Intelligent Automated Equipment Diagnostics (117)
  • Power Plant O&M Improvements (229)
• Similar Application Examples (Same or Different Technology)
  • Advanced Root-Cause Analysis (242)
  • Equipment Monitors for Power Plant O&M (243)
  • Evaluation of Equipment Operation (245)
  • Understanding Component Failure Risks (244)
  • Understanding/Predicting Equipment Failure (241)
• Similiar Application Examples (for Building Energy Systems)
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  • Integrated Building Control Systems (336)
  • Sensor Network/Building Controls Integration (341)
  • System Monitoring & Diagnostics in Buildings (337)
  • Whole Building Diagnostician (343)
  • Whole Building Diagnostician Deployment (344)
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  • Enhancing Productivity Through Improved Operation and Maintenance

Contact: Richard Meador

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