Panels

Moderator: Paolo Pezzini, Ph.D., EPRI
Panelist: Giancarlo Lenci, Metroscope, Alexandria VA, USA
Panelist: Steve Seachman, EPRI, Charlotte, NC, USA
Panelist: Dr. Del A. Nargy, Analytic Advancements, Fort Worth, TX, USA

Description: This panel session will discuss the development of digital twin systems used to monitor dynamic performance operation of existing power plants. The fundamental change of operating existing power plants due to the penetration of non-dispatchable resources exposed traditional power assets to follow aggressive ramps to guarantee electric load operations. Real time models and digital twin environments are becoming powerful tools used to monitor performance of existing power plants that can also support the development of new control strategies to achieve near-zero emission targets. Regarding the monitoring of existing power plants, digital twin model supports the prompt detection of abnormal operations and the optimization of scheduled maintenance and repair services of operators, which will avoid costly forced shutdowns, thereby increasing plant availability. Regarding the development of control strategies for new energy systems, digital twin can reduce the risk of failures and facilitate the integration of new low/zero carbon technologies. The panelists in this session will cover the state-of-the-art of digital twin systems and their application in the energy field.