VGB PowerTech | Hydro - Hydropower Industry Guide 2020/21

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HYDROPOWER INDUSTRY GUIDE 2020/21 Hydropower Sector Information Top-class European hydropower specialists exchange digitalization expertise at VGB/VERBUND Expert Events annually Digital transformation is an ongoing process in nearly all areas of modern life. With regard to the generation of electricity from hydropower established business models and processes are substantially changed through new concepts, methods and models such as “Hydropower 4.0”, machine learning, cyber-physical systems, internet of things, data mining and internet of services. Digitalization will also affect maintenance and operation of hydropower plants with an unexploited potential for reducing costs as well as for increasing the effectiveness of workforce management. Together with VERBUND VGB is organizing annually the VGB/VERBUND Expert Event “Digitalization in Hydropower”. VGB/VERBUND Expert Event 2019 To promote the Europe-wide exchange of experience among hydropower experts informed on digital applications in hydropower plants at the VGB/VERBUND Expert Event on 25-26 April 2019 in Graz. Chaired by VERBUND, more than 170 experts from 90 companies and institutions from 14 European countries discussed digital developments, implemented measures and opportunities in the hydropower sector. Another focus was set on data protection and cyber security. Station 8: Digital Workforce Management Station 9: Brush Monitoring Station 10: Intelligent Maintenance Optimization System Station 11: Acoustic Monitoring System Station 12: Digital Twin VERBUND presented its hydropower plant 4.0 A live demonstration at the pilot power plant Rabenstein in Styria/Austria and unique throughout Europe: VERBUND and technology partners presented for the first time the future of power generation in a hydropower plant 4.0. More than 12 stations with various digital measures, mostly in operation, were demonstrated: Station 1: Remotely Operated Vehicle Station 2: Real-time 3D Sonar Station 3: Fish Monitoring Station 4: Generator Inspection System Station 5: Interactive Troubleshooting Station 6: Virtual 3D-Model Figure 1. Stations at the pilot power plant in Rabenstein. With the innovation programme “Digital Hydropower Plant”, VERBUND started the development of those applications two years ago to make the hydropower industry ready for the new requirements of the energy market. Innovative Products and Services 8
HYDROPOWER INDUSTRY GUIDE 2020/21 Hydropower Sector Information Station 7: Advanced Data Analysis Here, VERBUND was able to count on the close cooperation with numerous Austrian and international research and technology partners right from the start. “Our goal is to evaluate all conceivable possibilities of digital applications for hydropower and to put the most promising technologies to the test in a pilot power plant,” Karl Heinz Gruber, Managing Director of VERBUND Hydro Power GmbH, stated during the first live demonstration of the hydropower plant 4.0. This approach is unique in the hydropower industry and therefore attracts a lot of international attention. However, as digital technologies are changing rapidly there are many challenges, which make the application so highly demanding. Networked platform solutions in hydroelectric power plants have to combine previously isolated data and information systems. Data should be available locally and centrally at the push of a button across all areas and enable rapid analyses. But, as Karl Heinz Gruber made clear: “Digital technologies will not displace our employees in the power plants, but rather support them in their daily work in the form of a reliable assistance system.” VGB/VERBUND Expert Event 2020 – As web conference Enhanced digital controls can contribute to improving the performance of hydropower fleets, plants and equipment by reducing costs and optimizing asset management. Digital control systems can also play a major role in improving decision-making and supporting operations to work more efficiently. The VGB/VERBUND expert event scheduled on 10/12 November 2020 has been carried out fully digital. The VGB Expert Event “Digitalization in Hydropower 2020 – Implemented innovative digital measures, products and tools“ has been organized as a web conference and the opportunity for a special business speed dating. The web conference offered participants a comprehensive overview of digitalization in hydropower dealing mainly with the results of newly developed and implemented digital techniques in our webinar. Figure 2. Karl Heinz Gruber, Managing Director of VERBUND Hydro Power GmbH. Web conference More than 15 lecturers provided again a comprehensive overview of digitalization in hydro power dealing mainly with the results of newly developed and implemented innovative digital measures, products and tools. The sessions are: • Session 1: Innovative tools • Session 2: Advanced data analytics • Session 3: Performance optimization • Session 4: Practical applications of predictive maintenance • Session 5: Environmental performance and geo-information systems The web conference brought together experts from leading operator and manufacturer companies as well as related stakeholders to discuss challenges and opportunities for the operation of hydro power fleets accruing from digital transformation. To get in touch with business experts from operators, manufacturers and consultants participants had the possibility to take part in a special business speed dating. Benefit from the network and the know-how transfer at our VGB Expert Events! Innovative Products and Services 9
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