Developed "AI monitoring service" using big data of turbo blower remote monitoring service "KNOWTILUS"
November 2, 2020
ShinMaywa Industries, Ltd. (Head Office: Takarazuka City, Hyogo Prefecture, President and CEO Isogawa Tatsuyuki) has announced that it will remotely monitor the turbo blower "TurboMAX" used for blowing water treatment equipment such as sewage treatment and factory wastewater treatment. We have developed a new "AI monitoring service" that utilizes big data and enhanced functions of the "KNOWTILUS" service, and will begin offering it from November 2nd.
In recent years, many industries and sectors are implementing various initiatives to address the labor shortage caused by the declining birthrate and aging population and to improve the working environment. Wastewater treatment facilities and sewage treatment plants within production plants are also in the same environment, and due to the lack of manpower for operation management and maintenance, improving operational efficiency and saving labor has become an urgent issue.
"KNOWTILUS," a remote monitoring service exclusively for turbo blowers that we released on September 1, 2019, displays the operation screen displayed on the turbo blower itself on your computer or smartphone, making it possible to monitor the condition remotely. When a warning or error occurs, it has a function that automatically sends email notifications to related parties about the error details and countermeasures, and has been well received for its ability to reduce downtime through early detection. Its biggest feature is that it is able to infer the cause of errors based on trend data by analyzing operating data using AI *1, which is the first for turbo blowers.It supports equipment management tasks that are a concern and ensures stable operation through preventive maintenance. We have achieved this.
- *1 Remote monitoring system using AI/IoT using “Microsoft Azure”
The newly launched "AI monitoring service" utilizes the driving data previously acquired from "KNOWTILUS" and allows us to perform some management tasks on your behalf, such as "daily inspections" and "creation of monthly reports." Our company, a manufacturer, and ShinMaywa Aqua Technology Service, Ltd., a service specialist, have come together to prevent unexpected troubles and support the stable operation of equipment. This system uses a newly developed unique AI algorithm to acquire and analyze various data, and it is now possible to predict the failure of mechanical parts and determine the appropriate maintenance period for repair parts. You can expect to reduce operating costs and further improve the efficiency of inspection operations.
Furthermore, we have expanded the functionality of the existing remote monitoring service "KNOWTILUS" and added an event record function that allows highly accurate acquisition of operational data when starting up or stopping due to an error. This makes it possible to understand pressure fluctuations and operating trajectories into surging areas on the web screen, making it easy to identify and classify the cause of errors.
Our Management philosophy is to continue to support a safe society and comfortable lifestyles and contribute to people's happiness through continuous technological innovation. In addition to turbo blowers and remote monitoring services, we also provide water treatment equipment submersible pump and high-efficiency mixers that combine high efficiency and high throughput. In order to support the cycle, we are also focusing on developing new services that actively incorporate IoT and AI. We will continue to contribute to society by further improving the sophistication of various water treatment equipment.
"KNOWTILUS" is a registered trademark of ShinMaywa Industries, Ltd. It is a coined word of KNOW (understand) + NAUTILUS (nautilus = long life).
"TurboMAX" is a trademark or registered trademark of TURBOMAX Co., Ltd.
1. Features of AI monitoring service:
- 1Daily inspection agency
AI analyzes the daily operating status of the turbo blower. The operating point history, filter status, number of starts and stops, and temperature sensor are monitored, and if there is an abnormality, our sales department or service company is notified by email, giving customers the peace of mind that they are always being watched over. Offers. In the future, we plan to increase the number of AI analysis items such as fans and BOV (blow-off valve). *2
- 2 AI analysis result monthly report creation function *2
Automatically create monthly reports on the following items based on AI analysis
- Turbo blower operating point history, filter condition, suction temperature history, and operating rate for one month
- Power consumption trends for the past 3 months, error and AI diagnosis list display, driving history list display (including the current month)
- *2 Daily inspection agency, email notifications, and monthly reports are internal services of our company.
- 3 Event record function
Acquires data at the moment the turbo blower starts or stops. The event record screen displays operational data such as increase in rotation speed and current displacement at startup, pressure fluctuation at error stop, and surging entry. Based on this data, we identify the cause of the error and support the preparation of replacement parts and efficiency of on-site work.
- 4Others
- Compatible models
Compatible with all our turbo blowers ("KNOWTILUS" can also be retrofitted) - Other functions
Added link banners of our company and ShinMaywa Aqua Technology Service, Ltd. to the "KNOWTILUS" web screen
- Compatible models
2. Main sales destination
Sewage/wastewater treatment plant, production equipment
3. Service start date
November 2, 2020
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