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 Normandiagnostician@vsecorp.com 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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