Aboitiz Power opts for ‘digital twins’ on all major power plants 10 SHARES Share it! Share TweetBy Myrna M. VelascoTo optimize the efficiency of its electricity generating assets, Aboitiz Power Corporation, which currently has 48 power generation fleets, has indicated that it will be setting up “digital twins” for all of its major operating assets across Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao grids. Digital twins would refer to the “digital replica” of certain assets that integrate the operational processes and systems of particular facilities. These are generally equipped with artificial intelligence, machine learning and software analytics that will then aid companies on how to maximize value from the operation of their assets. For power plants in particular, this could help owners and operators shorten downtime period for their generation facilities, and could also aid in early detection of prospective faults or glitches in operations – hence, it becomes easier for them to manage or provide solutions to specific technical upsets in their facilities.

Source: Manila Bulletin September 20, 2018 13:52 UTC