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At the heart of ABB's optimization solution is the Neural Optimizer. The Neural Net optimization package has the following advantages:

• It is totally integrated into the control platform for closed loop control
• It is designed to adapt to changes in fuel and equipment wear and tear
• It is totally managed and installed by ABB

The system simultaneously optimizes multiple control variables according to limits and goals established by the plant operator.

• Optimized control variables include: Heat Rate, NOx, CO and LOI

Arbitrated control manipulates the key combustion variables that vary slightly for each firing system configuration. A partial list of these variables include:

• Secondary air dampers
• OFA dampers
• Air distribution dampers
• Total air flow
• Fuel distribution
• Firing zone location, etc.

Our advanced system follows a multi-step project execution process. This not only tailors the system for each unit's idiosyncrasies, but it also ensures that plant personnel have confidence in the final product. The steps are:

1. Collect boiler operational data
2. Develop prediction models
3. Develop optimization / control models
4. Implement open loop advisory optimization
5. Implement closed loop process optimization

This automation solution is based on:

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