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Method and apparatus for optimizing operation of a power generating plant using artificial intelligence techniques

US7584024B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 8, 2005
Grant dateSep 1, 2009
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Expiry dateOct 18, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG05B13/027
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and apparatus for optimizing the operation of a power generating plant using artificial intelligence techniques. One or more decisions D are determined for at least one consecutive time increment, where at least one of the decisions D is associated with a discrete variable for the operation of a power plant device in the power generating plant. In an illustrated embodiment, the power plant device is a soot cleaning device associated with a boiler.

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