IOC deploys new tech that will allow it to remotely monitor gas turbine data from across India

This technology of proactive predictive analytics based automated anomaly detection has been jointly developed by experts from General Electric, BHEL and Indian Oil
IOC deploys new tech that will allow it to remotely monitor gas turbine data from across India

New Delhi: State-run Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) has deployed a new technology that will allow it to remotely monitor and analyse gas turbine operational data flowing in digitally from 27 gas turbines of the eight Indian Oil refineries across the country round the clock at the remote monitoring centre in Hyderabad. Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated IOC's Remote Monitoring & Operation Centre for remote tracking of refinery gas turbines, in Hyderabad on Tuesday. This project has been carried out by BHEL-GE Gas Turbine Services (BGGTS), which is a joint venture of BHEL and General Electric.

IOC wrapping up 2020 with a big digital innovation: Pradhan

Speaking on the occasion, Pradhan said that this is an important day for the nation as the vision of Prime Minister for Atmanirbhar Bharat and Digital India has been combined in the development of a great technology to ensure preventive as well as proactive monitoring and maintenance of refinery gas turbines remotely at Hyderabad. He also added that this is an indigenous technology developed by Indian technocrats and Indian Oil, the premium oil company in the country is finishing the year 2020 with this big digital intervention.

"This is the first time ever, such a multi-unit monitoring system in the country is being implemented by an Oil PSU in India. Originally, this remote monitoring system was envisaged to be operated out of GE's Atlanta Analytical Centre in the United States. But owing to Data Residency Clause and National Cyber Security Guidelines, the centre would now be operated out of Hyderabad. To implement this project well on schedule, a core group of Indian Oil experts worked closely with BHEL-GE Gas Turbine Private Ltd. In this context, this significant initiative also perfectly aligns with the Prime Minister's visions of achieving Atmanirbhar Bharat. The project also conforms to "digital innovations across all energy systems," one of the key drivers of the seven pillars delineated by him, for guiding the energy strategy of the country. Indian Oil has been taking several digital initiatives to enhance the energy efficiency, reliability and performance while ensuring contribution to environmental sustainability," said IOC Chairman SM Vaidya.

What does remote monitoring technology do?

This technology of proactive predictive analytics based automated anomaly detection has been jointly developed by experts from General Electric, BHEL and Indian Oil.

Through analysis of this gas turbine data at Hyderabad, BGGTS detects and diagnoses emerging issues relating to gas turbines before they become critical and severe and triggers corrective actions. With such diagnostics, refinery process unit shutdowns can be prevented, thereby enhancing the reliability of the refineries.

Disruptions in gas turbine operations, besides affecting the productivity by shutting down the generation of captive electricity for refining units also lead to hydrocarbon flaring from the refineries to the atmosphere, impacting environmental health and sustainability. With the implementation of this system, Indian Oil refineries would achieve much higher standards of excellence and sustain Indian Oil's technology leadership.

Earlier, Pradhan also reviewed the industry performance by oil marketing companies in Telangana, attended by officials from all oil PSUs in the state.

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