Ansaldo Energia
Ansaldo Energia centralizes the monitoring of its assets with AVEVA PI System
Genoa-based Ansaldo Energia provides customers in 35 countries with 24/7 remote monitoring and maintenance solutions from two integrated solution centers in Italy and Florida. However, the company faced a complex system combining thousands of data sources, which made truly centralized monitoring extremely difficult. Deploying AVEVA PI System, complemented by AVEVA PI Vision, made it possible to build a diagnostic platform capable of aggregating data streams from power generation equipment around the world. Ansaldo Energia now has a 360-degree view of all monitored equipment and has developed a sophisticated early warning system to prevent failures. Data and experts are brought together in a single place, enabling the company to provide its customers with faster, more relevant support than ever before.
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How does AVEVA support gas turbine R&D at an energy OEM?
Ansaldo Energia, a major energy OEM, uses AVEVA PI System to design, test and improve its gas turbines. The solution captures real-time operating data from turbines in service at customer sites, feeding R&D teams with rich field feedback. This data-driven loop between design and operations significantly accelerates innovation cycles and improves the performance of new turbine generations.
Why is sharing a supplier-customer data platform strategic for an OEM?
AVEVA PI System allows Ansaldo Energia and its turbine-operating customers to share a common operational data platform. This transparency makes it easier to diagnose incidents, speeds up maintenance and supports connected service contracts. For an OEM, it is a lever for differentiation: moving from selling equipment to selling data-based services, with performance commitments and outcome-based pricing.
How do AI and machine learning enhance turbine maintenance?
Based on the data collected by AVEVA PI System, Ansaldo Energia develops AI and machine learning models that can predict performance drift and imminent turbine failures. These algorithms analyze vibration, thermal and combustion signatures to detect early anomalies. This advanced predictive maintenance avoids unplanned shutdowns, optimizes overhaul intervals and extends the life of critical equipment.
What business benefits does a connected service model bring?
AVEVA-based connected service transforms Ansaldo Energia's business relationship with its customers. Rather than billing for equipment and corrective maintenance, the OEM can offer availability commitments, performance contracts and continuous optimization. For the customer, this means more predictable costs and guaranteed results. For the OEM, it means recurring revenue and in-depth knowledge of the installed base that feeds R&D.
How does AVEVA support the energy transition of turbine OEMs?
OEMs such as Ansaldo Energia must support the transition to decarbonized energy mixes: hydrogen turbines, flexible combined cycles and integration with renewables. AVEVA PI System makes it possible to test these new technologies under real conditions, analyze their behavior and optimize their performance. This data-driven learning capability is crucial for quickly adapting products to the requirements of the global energy transition.