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Diagnostics, Prognostics and Condition Monitoring for Energy Efficiency
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Diagnostics, Prognostics and Condition Monitoring for Energy
Efficiency
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October 31, 2012Rebecca Norman
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Overview
•What is diagnostics, prognostics and condition
monitoring?
• How can this technology be applied to increase
energy efficiency and reliability?
•What are the unique features and benefits of
this technology?
•Who can use this technology?2
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Diagnostics, Prognostics and Condition Monitoring
Key Features:• Diagnostic and prognostic interpretation of integrated
system, equipment, and component data• Hardware independent• Integrates data from any source• Scalable to any size system - supports a hierarchy of
components and sub-systems• Advanced model-based mathematical reasoning
algorithms
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Diagnostic Reasoning
Component 1
Component 2
Component 3
Component 4
Component 5
Component 6
Component 7
Component 8
Monitoring Value A
Monitoring Value B
Monitoring Value C
Monitoring Value E
Monitoring Value D
System Model(s)Include System Design,
Connectivity & All Data Points
Monitoring Value AOut of Tolerance
Monitoring Value D Requested
Monitoring Value DIn Tolerance
Component 3 Failure
No Matter How Big the System, the Logic is the Same!
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Coolant Pressure vs Temperature
Temperature (oC)
Pres
sure
(psi
)
• Detects out of tolerance conditions for single, multiple and combinations of data points• Predicts failures, detects degradation and under performance• Determines the remaining useful life of components,
equipment, and systems
Prognostic Reasoning
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Condition Monitoring
Condition assessment triggers:• Control signal
• Reconfiguration for redundant systems, equipment and components• Provides continuous load balancing• Enables adjustments for increased efficiency
• Operational Impact Assessment – Operator Dashboard• Can the system continue to function in a degraded capacity?
• Notification• Alerts operators, management, and/or dispatch maintenance with specific
required parts and toolsOther options:• Post Analysis of Failed Components
• Provides critical input to manufacturers for design improvements
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System Application
Health Management System (HMS)
Diagnostics & Prognostics for:
• Power Generators• Power Transformers• Battery Cabinet• Battery Charger
• Environmental Control• Thermostat
• Humidity Sensors• CO Detectors• Heat Exchanger
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Diagnostics, Prognostics and Condition Monitoring
Energy Management System• Monitors Data Inputs
• Correlates to D&P Model• Performs Continuous Analysis
• Provides Ongoing Dashboard Monitoring• Provides Actual & Future Failure Alerts
• Provides Output Control Signals• Manages Maintenance
Indoor Air Quality Systems
Elevators
HVAC
Mobile Technicians
Fire & Safety Systems
Lighting & Other Electrical Systems
Parking Systems
Central Monitoring
Managers
Plumbing Systems
Smart Meters
Data Storage
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Real-Time Dashboard Monitoring
Real time live data from remote assets
Remaining Useful Life (RUL) predictions
Graphical Dashboard ExampleVehicle Application
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Unique Features and Benefits
Unique Features:• Generic scalable intelligent reasoning software• Hardware independent• Customized for each unique user applicationBenefits:• Facilitates Increased Energy Efficiency• Reduces Operational Cost• Increases System Delivery, Reliability and Security• Provides Advanced Control Support• Monitors Remote Equipment• Provides Ongoing Critical Decision Support for Optimal Efficiency
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Diversity of Applications
• Smart Grid / Energy Distribution Systems – keep systems working optimally, load balancing, maintain operations under duress
• Energy Efficient Buildings – integrate all building systems, monitor energy efficiency, keep systems working optimally
• Wind Turbines – remote monitor on-shore and off-shore wind turbines, keep systems working optimally
• Solar Energy Systems – remote monitor panels, efficiency of battery banks, condition of charger controller & power inverters
• Federal, State and Local Facilities• Hospitals and Health Care Facilities• Educational Facilities and Campuses• Commercial Facilities• Multi-Family Buildings• Property Management Companies
• Data Centers• Industrial Facilities and Processes• Laboratory and Research Facilities• Cultural Centers
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For more information on VSE’s Diagnostician & Prognostics Framework technology contact:
Rebecca [email protected] 973-670-3754
http://diagnostician.vsecorp.com/
Summary
Protect your investment, guard against costly system failures,
and ensure customer satisfaction.
Better to invest in failure management and avoidance than spend millions repairingthe damage.
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