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Streamlining Data Infrastructure for Power Generation Operations

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Streamlining Data Infrastructure for Power Generation Operations

BKOAI modernized power-generation data systems to improve real-time visibility and operational efficiency

Goals

Modernize legacy power generation data systems to support real-time operational insights.
Establish unified data accessibility across multiple generation sites and platforms.
Transition historical data storage to modern time-series databases for long-term analysis.
Enable advanced analytics and decision support capabilities across the organization.

Challenges

Relying on legacy eDNA data systems limited real-time operational visibility.
Fragmented SCADA historian platforms prevented efficient cross-site data analysis.
Operating with siloed systems restricted integration with external business tools.
Managing outdated visualization screens delayed decision-making processes for operators.

Solutions

Migrated critical calculations from legacy eDNA to PI Asset Framework.
Rebuilt visualization screens in PI Vision and configured new PI interfaces.
Deployed MQTT and DNP interfaces on-site to stream data to central Ignition servers.
Integrated InfluxDB via Kymera adaptors to enable long-term time-series historization.

Results

Created a unified data platform supporting both real-time and historical analysis.
Improved operational visualization and data accessibility across the power generation fleet.
Enhanced integration with external applications like Power BI and energy management systems.
Established a robust foundation for future advanced analytics and operational decision-making.