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OptiLife START allows for the optimization of the start-up process (time, fuel consumption and power generation) of the power plants by using machine learning.
Benefits
Time and cost savings
This solution makes accurate predictions (based on machine learning) of start-up time and cost, considering current plant conditions as it basis.
Start-up process optimization
The information provided by the system allows for the optimization of the power plants start-up process, improve process planification and early detection of deviations.
Avoidance of penalties
This tool enables the tracking of deviations so necessary corrections can be made in advance in order to avoid penalties.
Data analysis
Improve time, fuel consumption and power generation estimations during the start-up process of the power plant, taking informed decisions.
OptiLife Start features
Analyzes and optimizes your power plant’s start-up process.
- Early detection of deviations.
- Find out fuel consumption during start-up.
- Reduce consumption of fuel and auxiliaries during start-up.
Detailed and accurate start-up planning
- Plan your start-ups, obtaining real estimates for time and cost.
- Supervise critical processes.
- Receive alerts that have been configured for your plant.
Up to 5000€ reduction of fuel consumption during a start-up process.
Find out your hypothetical savings.
What can you do?
Suite’s solution that allows for optimization of the start-up process of power plants that have frequent starts and stops, reducing the process costs and, thus, improving the facility’s financial performance.
By applying machine learning algorithms, OptiLife START yields precise estimates of start-up time, consumption of gas and auxiliaries, and energy generation throughout the entire start-up process.
Your plant available in the right moment
Find out the start-up time required for your power plant based upon its initial conditions for improving your tasks planification, thus reducing fuel consumption and avoiding penalties.
Compare historical data to improve start-up.
The analysis of the data generated through OptiLife START allows users to study the start-up process and detect the different actions that can be taken to improve and optimize said process.
Improve your estimates.
The application of machine learning algorithms to your process provides accurate estimates of the amount of time required for the process. OptiLife START adapts based upon your plant’s historical data, allowing for estimates to be improved and tailored.
Monitoring of critical parameters.
Supervise the critical parameters that come into play during plant start-up and receive alerts if they undergo significant deviations. All of this information is provided to staff by means of high-performance displays that have been designed with the highest human factors engineering standards in mind.
How does it work?
OptiLife START is the OptiLife Suite’s solution for predicting and monitoring your plant’s start-up. With the help of OptiLife START, you will be able to supervise key parameters and your plant will get connected to the grid on time and with the lowest possible cost.
Start-up Planning
Improve the tasks planning thanks to the estimates provided by OptiLife START. This, in turn, improves efficiency and cuts down on fuel use during the plant’s start-up process.
Optimization of Start-up
By analyzing the data generated, the evolution of critical parameters is identified during the different start-ups, allowing processes to be studied and optimized.
FAQs
Will my combined cycle power plant be able to use OptiLife START?
Yes, OptiLife START can be used in combined-cycle plants with any type of technology.
Is the OptiLife START tool customizable?
Yes, OptiLife START is tailored to each and every plant and it adapts to operational procedures and processes. The machine learning algorithms are adaptable to each plant features and are trained in each start-up process of your plant.
Are clients trained on the use of OptiLife START?
Yes, during the implementation phase, Tecnatom trains plant staff so that they can easily use the tool during start-ups.
How is the OptiLife START interface accessed?
The deployment of OptiLife PROCEED can be adapted to the specific customers’ needs, including network architecture and cyber security constrains.Users with permissions can view start-up processes on any connected device through an internet browser.
Can OptiLife START being used in plants other than combined-cycle plants?
This product is transferable to other steam power plants technologies that suffer from high-cycling start-ups.
