The Second International Energy Saving Forum was held on November 29 in the capital of Kazakhstan, timed to coincide with World Energy Efficiency Day. The Forum in Astana united professionals from 10 countries and served as an annual platform for dialog to discuss the issues of the digitalization of industry, the role of energy saving and environmental protection, and the improvement of information awareness on new opportunities.
ROTEC’s experience in the digitalization of energetics and the capabilities of the PRANA prognostics system were presented by Artyom Markelov, Head of digitalization activities. Within the framework of the “Digitalization of Industry – the Hidden Potential of Energy Efficiency” session Mr. Markelov made specific mention of the experience of Kazakhstan’s energy engineers, who were among the first in the CIS to begin the integration of automated equipment packages and intellectual systems at power generating facilities.
The trend towards digitalization and flourishing of the service economy have led to the emergence of a new model – Maintenance-as-a-Service. Let’s explore how it’s organized and the benefits that it offers to business.
The Internet of Things (IoT) integrates devices into a computer network and allows them to collect, analyze, process and transmit data to other facilities via software, applications or technical devices
As of 2021, the PRANA hardware-software package is the first of the industrial systems for predictive analytics and remote monitoring to switch to the Russian analytical database management system Yandex ClickHouse.
Monitoring-and-diagnostics data (M&D) form the basis for determining the technical condition of high-voltage equipment and developing repair schedules for such equipment. World experience shows that from the economic standpoint, it is expedient to carry out such monitoring using the remote online monitoring of facilities. In this case, all generator assemblies can be monitored online. At present, the corresponding measuring base has been created for each component of a modern generator, which makes it possible to equip generators with sensors and systems for monitoring and diagnostics in any variation and package (in terms of control).
Predictive analytics and online IIoT surveillance systems respond to modern challenges
The introduction of a self-isolation regime, along with measures to prevent the rapid spread of coronavirus infection, has affected many businesses, and has brought some to a complete halt. However, IIoT solutions have revealed new opportunities for responding to the changing situation. The PRANA hardware and software complex has made it possible to minimize the negative consequences of the ongoing situation.
With the spread of the coronavirus epidemic, many employers are moving their employees to remote work. Those who are not yet ready for this move must comply with government instructions, which include cancelling mass gatherings and monitoring the health of employees. Top managers and owners of Russian companies tell us how they are managing to go on working in these new conditions without reducing the efficiency of their processes.
Almost three years ago, when the term “digitalization” was still perceived as a neologism in the Russian business lexicon, and the mass introduction of digital services, mainly imported ones, was just beginning in our domestic industry, the ROTEC JSC advancement – the Predictive Analytics and Remote Monitoring System PRANA – was registered in the Unified Register of Russian Programs.
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