M&D Centers and Scientech s Remote Performance Monitoring Center Scientech User Symposium January 15, 2009

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1 M&D Centers and Scientech s Remote Performance Monitoring Center Scientech User Symposium January 15, 2009 Wally Walejeski, Scientech

2 Presentation Focus Background Utility Considerations M&D Center Examples Scientech s Performance Monitoring Center 2

3 Utility Challenges Optimize performance Improve equipment availability and reliability More demands for optimal performance Lost or diminishing technical expertise Do more with less 3

4 US Generation Age 4

5 US Generation Growth 5

6 Focus of Maintenance 6

7 Utility Direction Implement centralized monitoring concepts Utilize (not chastise) central support Optimize available resources Capitalize on use of multiple technologies Integrate applications and data Migrate towards a CBM (Condition Based Maintenance) approach Pursue Asset Management strategies 7

8 Approach to Information Management Business Data KP Drivers Financial Analysis Asset Optimization Information Reporting Condition Status Knowledge Presentation KPI Tracking Data Portal Data Management & Integration Data Portal Real-Time Data Monitoring Real-Time Data Sources Performance Monitoring On-Line Systems Safety / Security Systems Predictive Monitoring Vibration Thermography Oil Analysis Ultrasonic MCA / MSA Analytical Tools Predictive Algorithms Prognostics Auto-Diagnostics Risk Assessments Event Simulation Maintenance Management CMMS RCM RCFA / Incident Analysis Maint Optimization Corrective Action Program 8

9 Asset Optimization Inventory, MRO, & Purchasing Change Mngmt & Resource Planning Process Execution Safety & Regulatory Compliance Asset Optimization Condition & Performance Monitoring Engineering Design & Config Management Maintenance Management Reliability Engineering 9

10 M&D Center Considerations Network demand, throughput Applications utilized and configured Historian and Application Server connectivity Internal and external application server communications Data/information archiving Signal/Data handling Historian connection Data through-put 10

11 M&D Center Considerations -cont. Objectives of the M&D Center operations Monitoring coverage Staffing M&D Center Process handling, tasks covered Station and corporate communications System remote access company and consulting services Ongoing IT support Network security issues 11

12 M&D Center Functions Plant Process Data PdM Information Ops & Maint Information Corporate CMMS Information Financial Information Process direction M&D Center Problem identification Predictive pattern technology Thermal performance Condition assessments Prognostic modeling Diagnostic rules 12

13 Server Deployments Utility LAN Historian Scientech App Server Monitoring Center 13

14 Server Deployments & Configuration Internet PMC App Server PMAX CMAX PEPSE PdP Rules Eng Utility Server Internet Remote Support 14

15 M&D Center Examples 15

16 Progress Energy Fossil M&D Center 2 Monitoring Centers Applied to 23 Fossil units and all CTs 8/5 coverage Pattern Recognition 3 full time employees with IT support 3034 Models running Thermal Performance 2 full time employees, 4 part time contractors with IT support On line & Off line monitoring Migrating to all units 16

17 Detroit Energy Central Monitoring Center Continuous, 24/7 real-time, unit physical review of predictive software tool deviations. Real-time critical alarm and equipment condition monitoring. 10 Positions, 2 per shift x 5 shift schedule Per Shift: 1 Operational Background, Assistant Shift Supervisor. 1 Technical Background, Utilizing Thermal performance tools (PMAX) 17

18 Southern Companies Monitoring Center Three people in the center full time 3 staggered Shifts (Sunday night - Friday Start-ups monitored by at least one person Other call-outs as needed One Technical Services person in ~1/2 time The plants and M&D Center, working in conjunction, can improve the overall results. 18

19 Wisconsin Electric M&D Center 2.5 persons fulltime 8/5 operation Fossil plant focus Experienced plant personnel Direct communications with key plant personnel 19

20 Ameren Fossil M&D Center Fossil unit focus 24/5 coverage Primary focus on APR and PdM 20

21 Siemens GT M&D Center -Florida 2 main M&D centers, USA-FL & Germany 24/7 coverage Fossil, CT, and nuclear coverage Staffing -? 21

22 Mitsubishi Remote Monitoring Center Primary M&D center - USA- FL 24/7 coverage CT unit type coverage Staffing -? 22

23 Others Entergy Fossil Exelon Nuclear PPL Fossil Reliant Fossil FPL 23

24 Scientech s Performance Monitoring Center (PMC) Focus Cover tasks per client needs Review and report on monitoring results Optimize model configurations & training Provide technical expertise Applications Utilized PMAX, PdP, CMAX, Rules Engine, PEPSE Utilizes VPN Connectivity Multiple workstation set-up Staffing Application and technology experts Experienced power plant personnel 8/5 coverage 24

25 Scientech s Performance Monitoring Center Stage 1: Initial Concept & Design 25

26 Scientech s Performance Monitoring Center - Rev? Stage 3: Chicago 26

27 Scientech s PMC Direction Be a value added offering Fulfill client needs Provide a quality service Be a cost competitive alternative Provide application and technical expertise as needed 27

28 Summary Scientech is committed to providing expert remote monitoring services Scientech will apply leading edge technology Scientech s Performance Monitoring Center will become a key business focus area Scientech will remain focused at making the client successful 28

29 Questions 29