Development and Use of the Coal-Fired Central Energy Plant Operations Expert System (CEPES)
Abstract
Rising operation and maintenance (O&M) costs of central heating plants have forced the Army to seek alternative methods of running these facilities. Computer technology offers a great potential to automate and assist in many O&M tasks by helping to diagnose equipment malfunctions and failures. An automated diagnostic tool for coal-fired central heating plant equipment could reduce the demand for human labor, freeing personnel for higher priority work; reduce downtime for repair; promote thermal efficiency; and improve online reliability. In this phase of the study, researchers began development of the Coal-Fired Central Energy Plant Operations Expert System (CEPES), which analyzes and recommends solutions to coal-fired boiler operational problems. This phase included selection of the hardware and software platforms, and development and coding of the expert system. Later phases will expand and beta test the present system, and develop a comprehensive technology transfer plan. Central heating plants, Artificial intelligence, Coal-fired energy plant operations expert system (CEPES).
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1993
- Accession Number
- ADA273216
Entities
People
- Madhavi Kantamnemi
- Ralph Moshage
- Robert Lorand
- Todd Blindt
- Tony Magliero
Organizations
- Construction Engineering Research Laboratory