Calpine has implemented PI throughout its’ 60+ power generation fleet. This data is then transmitted through the network infrastructure to a centralized PI server. This server not only serves PI data to PI client tools, but other enterprise applications such as our Energy Management System, our Operations Portal, and Maximo maintenance systems. PI is used to acquire, process, and communicate key operations information such as megawatts, fuel, steam production, emissions data, and ISO pricing. Local site PI servers are also used to support key engineering functions such as plant design validation, performance testing, and plant betterment studies. We have also internally developed custom Client Tools (PI ProcessBook/PI DataLink) that allow this data to be more easily requested and transmitted.
Speaker
Mark Brown
Mark Brown has over 14 years experience in the technology industry. Prior to working for Calpine, Mark was the IS Operations Manager for Duke Communications, the publishers of Windows .NET magazine. Mark also served a 4 year tour with Setpoint Inc. (now AspenTech). Mark has been with Calpine for the past 2 years as the Manager of Field Data Acquisition Engineering. This group is responsible for the acquisition, processing, and distribution of all Calpine operations data. The group, which includes PI and RTU/RIG/DPG devices, is responsible for more than 300,000 points of data at over 60 plants.