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Knowledge3 (Kn3)
Knowledge Cubed (Kn3)
Overview
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Schematic
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Kn3
Modules
Data Management
Has detailed data management routines that use configurable
rules to process, validate, and replace data
Modeling
Uses predictive models that accurately predict complex
processes based on measured data adapts and learns
Optimization
Uses a powerful and efficient optimizer that determines optimal
control setpoints that do not violate any constraints
Controls
Uses mature technology designed to work with the DCS to
dynamically control multiple setpoints smoothly and safely
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Models
Overview
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Predictors
Overview
Inputs Outputs
Xn
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Neural Networks
Examples
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Optimization
Overview
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Pareto Frontier
Overview
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Controls
Overview
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Potential Applications
Can Be Applied to Virtually Any Process
Energy Optimization
Power generation, pipelines, water treatment
Improved Production Quality
Oil, steel, drugs
Pattern Recognition
Bomb detection, oil drilling, face recognition
Diagnosis
Health problems, fault detection, structural integrity
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Coal Boiler Optimizer
Overview
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Birchwood Case Study
Savings for a 240-MW Unit
Improvements:
Heat Rate: 0.5% (fuel savings)
NOx: 10%
Annual Savings:
Heat Rate: $US 200,000
NOx: $US 100,000
Total Savings: $US 300,000 (will scale with MW size of unit)
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Differentiators
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Installation Overview
Overview
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Commercial
Overview
Proactive Support
Daily system checks to assess health of system
Routine server maintenance
Model performance reports (accuracy and availability)
Reactive Support
24/7 on-call/email customer support to fix problems and
answer questions
Response time within 24 hours
Training
Hands-on, on-site training at plant once a year
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Summary
Overview
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