T&D World’s Post

For the third consecutive year, congratulations are in order for David Bernhardt, President and CEO of Providence Engineering, for once again being recognized by the Central Penn Business Journal on the Power 100 list! Read more about his achievement here: https://bit.ly/43tijCU Explore the full list of influential individuals here: https://bit.ly/3IJ2sXB #ProvidenceEngineering #Power100List #AECIndustry #StructuralEngineering #MEPEngineering #CPBJ #CentralPennBusinessJournal

Stay ahead with the leading source of engineering news and discoveries. Explore the fall issue of The Engineer, spotlighting global pioneer innovations and people. Discover groundbreaking innovations such as the world’s first successful vessel-to-grid system, meet influential figures in the field, and see how these advancements are shaping the future of engineering. Read it at https://lnkd.in/daJARuRF #EngineeringNews #EngineeringInnovation

⚙ Have you checked out the September issue of The Rochester Engineer? ⚙ Click below to see the most recent news and events in the Rochester Engineering Community!

Digital twins for the physical grid have always been out of reach due to the cost of creation and maintenance but with the rapidly decreasing cost and increasing quality of reality capture tools combined with inexpensive and available communication systems to support IoT devices I believe the time for physical digital twin adoption has come. It will change how we operate and maintain the grid in ways we haven't even thought of yet.

Question 1: Who are the backbones of modern society? Answer: ENGINEERS! They are the Problem Solvers, Critical Thinkers and Game Changers. On this day we join our voices to celebrate the engineering spirit. Happy Engineers' Day #engineersday #mykosoilandgas #oilandgasindustry

Along Lake Michigan's southern shores, Purdue University Northwest and Cleveland-Cliffs are working together to clear a major obstacle on America's path to a clean energy economy: decarbonizing our heavy industries. Last week, Dr. Geri Richmond, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)’s Under Secretary for Science and Innovation, visited Purdue University Northwest's Center for Innovation through Visualization and Simulation (CIVS). Specializing in cutting-edge 3D visualization and virtual-reality technologies, CIVS assists various industries, including steel producers, in solving complex challenges. Federal funding from DOE’s Industrial Efficiency and Decarbonization Office has enabled CIVS to refine simulation techniques aimed at significantly reducing emissions from steel production. One of these innovations is a virtual blast furnace, mimicking industrial furnace conditions and enabling precise energy consumption management. The early results are promising: a 10% decrease in carbon emissions and corresponding energy waste reduction. Discover how this work can propel us towards the ambitious target set by DOE’s Industrial Heat Shot™ initiative, an 85% reduction in emissions from industrial heating processes over the next decade: https://lnkd.in/d28hQmzw

Along Lake Michigan's southern shores, Purdue University Northwest and Cleveland-Cliffs are working together to clear a major obstacle on America's path to a clean energy economy: decarbonizing our heavy industries. Last week, Dr. Geri Richmond, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)’s Under Secretary for Science and Innovation, visited Purdue University Northwest's Center for Innovation through Visualization and Simulation (CIVS). Specializing in cutting-edge 3D visualization and virtual-reality technologies, CIVS assists various industries, including steel producers, in solving complex challenges. Federal funding from DOE’s Industrial Efficiency and Decarbonization Office has enabled CIVS to refine simulation techniques aimed at significantly reducing emissions from steel production. One of these innovations is a virtual blast furnace, mimicking industrial furnace conditions and enabling precise energy consumption management. The early results are promising: a 10% decrease in carbon emissions and corresponding energy waste reduction. Discover how this work can propel us towards the ambitious target set by DOE’s Industrial Heat Shot™ initiative, an 85% reduction in emissions from industrial heating processes over the next decade: https://lnkd.in/d28hQmzw

⚡Maximizing the Value of Digitalization in the Electricity Grid: A True Digital Twin At the recent IEEE Power & Energy Society T&D Conference, our primtech North America team engaged in an insightful panel discussion on Digital Twins in the #substation lifecycle. A key takeaway resonated deeply with us. As William Rambo expressed in the interview: 💬 "We're in this energy transition, right? And simultaneously we’ve still got 100-year-old infrastructure to maintain. So how do we do it? We need a force multiplier, and digital twin technology is just the tool to do that.” The successful #digitalization of the #electricity grid depends on the rapid and efficient digitalization of existing substations. This critical gap must be bridged to fully leverage Digital Twin Technology also for the old infrastructure. However, a Digital Twin is not always a “True Digital Twin.” 🤔 Our understanding of Digital Twin extends far beyond a nice-looking 3D substation model. It comes with electrical functionality and integrates other data sources into a comprehensive system valid for all substations. Our digitalization service, OSR PRO, acts as this essential force multiplier, achieving a 99.99% valid database. This enables primtech customers to easily facilitate their digital transformation — not only for new HV substation planning but also for upgrading legacy systems into the digital era, creating the foundation for a True Digital Twin of the entire grid. ➡️ Want to learn more? Follow us on LinkedIn for #PowerEngineeringExcellence.

Thanks for sharing💡Interesting read: The Energy Central interview on the transformative power of True Digital Twins

"As the utility sector evolves, digital transformation and innovation have taken center stage. These topics were on full display at the recent IEEE Power & Energy Society (PES) T&D Conference during the panel on "Substation Digitization: A True Digital Twin for Substations and How to Get There.” The panel highlighted the transformative potential of digital twin technology, featuring utility experts from Autodesk, Bentley, primtech North America and Spatial Business Systems. William Rambo, Director of Technology at POWER Engineers, moderated the discussion. Afterwards, Rambo sat down with me for a deeper discussion on the subject—offering a nuanced perspective on topics ranging from integrating Industry 4.0 technologies to change management and talent acquisition. Technological integration, utility challenges amidst the energy transition, and the future trajectory of digital transformation emerged as critical focal points. Our conversation helped decode the complexities of modernization efforts and illuminate the path forward for utilities navigating the digital frontier." Read the full interview here on Energy Central: https://lnkd.in/eTE2HfmY