Is Your Industrial Energy System Prepared to Embrace
AI Analysis & Optimization?
Energy Intelligence / AI Readiness
In an increasingly data-driven world, AI offers unprecedented opportunities for efficiency and innovation. You might have studied our success stories, driving tangible results and setting new benchmarks in sustainable practices. But is your business and site ready to harness its potential? etalytics is here to guide you through understanding and implementing Energy Intelligence seamlessly within your existing systems.
Can AI Control Be Used in Every Energy System?
The short answer is yes—if your system is complex enough to need it.
AI-driven control is particularly valuable in systems with lots of variables and interdependencies, like those found in large-scale production plants such as in pharmaceutical, chemical or automotive industry or data centers. Imagine trying to juggle ten balls at once; that’s what managing these systems can feel like. AI can handle it with ease, constantly adjusting to keep everything in balance and maintain optimal performance.
However, not all systems are equally complex. For simpler setups with fewer variables, AI control might be overkill. It’s like using a supercomputer to solve basic arithmetic—perhaps a bit excessive. For these systems, the use of AI might not be necessary or economically justifiable, so each situation should be evaluated individually.
A requirement to keep in mind: For AI to realize its potential, it needs a solid foundation of good data. If your system isn’t equipped with high-quality sensors and data collection methods, you’ll need to address that first. Otherwise, the AI will base decisions on incomplete or faulty information. You may have heard of GIGO: “garbage in, garbage out.” That’s something we definitely want to avoid.
Energy System Documentation
Accurate and comprehensive documentation is foundational for AI integration, including up-to-date Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams, Datapoints Lists, and Asset Lists. Ensuring these documents are interconnected and complete provides a reliable base for any AI-driven optimization.
Energy System Controllability
Optimal control over your energy system’s components is essential for effective AI optimization. This involves the ability to adjust energy converters like pumps and compressors through direct or indirect control methods to achieve precise energy management.
Datapoints Availability
For AI to effectively manage and optimize energy systems, access to key datapoints is crucial. These include power consumption metrics, flow rates, temperature readings, and humidity levels, all updated frequently to reflect real-time conditions.
Data Quality
High-quality, timely data underpins effective AI decisions. Ensuring data is collected at short intervals—ideally less than one minute—and sensors are well-calibrated guarantees that AI systems have accurate and reliable information to work with.
IT/Software Stack
A robust IT infrastructure supports efficient AI implementation. This includes a data management system equipped with industry-standard interfaces and capable of fast, reliable read and write operations, accessible within a secure network environment.
Local Control System
Customizability and security in the local control system allow for the safe integration of AI recommendations. This system should support essential modifications for AI functionality while maintaining strict security measures to monitor and safeguard critical indicators.
What Does the AI Implementation Process Look Like?
We know that operational safety comes first, and energy efficiency follows. That’s why our implementation strategy is designed to meet the highest safety standards, and it’s been successfully used in critical infrastructure projects before. Moving to AI control is a big step—it’s a new and innovative field, and it’s important to build trust along the way. This means that instead of jumping straight from traditional controls to a fully autonomous AI system, we focus on a gradual transition. We want your team to fully understand how the new system works and how to work with it effectively.
Get started
Is Your Industrial Energy System Ready For AI?
Contact us today to schedule a personalized consultation with our experts and embark on a journey towards a more efficient and greener future.