The document discusses the development of an embedded digital twin for HVAC device diagnostics, highlighting its importance as a real-time digital replica of physical devices. It outlines how digital twins can enhance fault detection, predictive alerts, and overall asset management through machine learning and big data technologies. The conclusion emphasizes the necessity of adopting digital twins to stay competitive in the evolving landscape of connected products and services.
Introduction to the concept of Digital Twins in HVAC diagnostics, emphasizing the necessity and strategic importance in modern applications.
Explanation of digital twins, detailing their definition and relationship with physical devices, including data acquisition and machine learning applications.
Development of an embedded digital twin specifically for HVAC diagnostics, highlighting features like fault detection and predictive alerts.
Detailed look at model technology 4.0 and the integration of machine learning in digital twins, emphasizing the role of physical models and DAQ.
Analysis of the value and return on investment associated with digital twins, focusing on lifecycle maintenance, predictive capabilities, and efficiency.
Final thoughts on smart monitoring technologies, including cloud analytics, AI integration, and implementation strategies for digital twins.
“Digital twins arebecoming a business imperative, covering the entire lifecycle of an
asset or process and forming the foundation for connected products and services.
Companies that fail to respond will be left behind.”
Thomas Kaiser, SAP Senior Vice President of IoT
Ganesh Bell, chief digital officer and general manager of
Software & Analytics at GE Power & Water
“For every physical asset in the world, we have a virtual copy running in the cloud that
gets richer with every second of operational data
Digital twin Explosion:
billions of twins in next five years
Sensors
We developed anEmbedded Digital Twin …
embedded
digital twinSensors
Physical
devices
Data acquisition
Big data
Monitoring
Machine
Learning
& Models
15.
Sensors
… for HVACDevice Diagnostics
Fault Detection and Diagnosis
embedded
digital twinSensors
Physical
devices
Data acquisition
Big data
Monitoring
Machine
Learning
& Models
16.
1. Lifelong Devicehistory
2. Real time model computed
virtual sensor
3. Real Time predictive alert
From monitoring to embedded digital twin
Model technology 4.0
PhysicalModel
Fluid
properties
Components
Compressor
Heat
exchangers
Fans
Phenomena
Heat transfer
Mass transfer
DAQ
correction
embedded
digital twin
Machine learning
19.
HVAC Physical Model
PhysicalModel
Fluid
properties
Components
Compressor
Heat
exchangers
Fans
Phenomena
Heat transfer
Mass
transfer
DAQ
correction
embedded
digital twin
The phenomenological model,
based on equations,
can identify the causes of
a possible malfunction
20.
Machine learning
The machinelearning approach needs no
detailed knowledge about machine operation.
It needs a learning phase to be able to
predict the system performance.
Feature extraction
Machine learning
algorithm
Unsupervised
data
New data
Predictive model
Supervised
data
A bridge betweenthe physical and digital world
with Value and ROI embedded
Digital Twin
Maintain & log
the entire life of an asset
Understand
using a learning model
Warn
on health & efficiency
Predict
Failure and Optimize
Enhance
add virtual sensors
25.
Value and ROIof digital twins
Maintain & log
the entire life of an asset
26.
Value and ROIof digital twins
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Understand
by learning model
27.
Value and ROIof digital twins
Temperature
Pressure
Flow
Thermodynamic
cycle point
Enhance
add virtual sensors
Efficiency & Power
consumption
Conclusion: Artificial Intelligenceand physical model
Data
Mining
Predictive
model
Raw
Data
RT Test
system
System training
decided by the
operator
Machine Learning
Intelligence at the edge