ABB demonstrates digital future of power grid design and planning
Innovative application on display at CIGRE 2018 uses Virtual Reality based technology to enable customers to “walk through” projects
ABB is taking the digitalization of power grids design technology to the next level with its innovative new 3D/VR design and planning tool, being demonstrated live at CIGRE 2018, in Paris from August 27-31. The ABB Ability™-enabled tool represents an industry-wide step change in design and planning technology and will optimize the process of building power infrastructure like substations, making them safer, more efficient and cost-effective.
Users will be able to don VR goggles, and, as “avatars,” walk through projects. The technology could be used in the process of building FACTS substations, HVDC stations and digital alternating-current (AC) substations.
The technology can be deployed from the earliest phases of the consulting and design process through to the final walk-through, saving time and money. VR-based design review in the early stages will help customers “see” and adapt certain site-design elements, like spatial elements, optimized footprint and health and safety issues beforehand.
Using this technology will also allow multiple stakeholders to participate in the design process, even from remote locations, enhancing communications and understanding between ABB and its customers and speeding up the review timeline.
“This digital innovation will enable customers to realistically experience the project before construction has even started and to make timely modifications. This helps to optimize the project, bringing time and cost efficiencies and enhancing safety” said Gerhard Salge, Head of Technology, Power Grids division. “It can be deployed across the power value chain and is another example of ABB’s ongoing commitment to technology and innovation as a partner of choice in enabling a stronger, smarter and greener grid.”
ABB 3D/VR technology is one of many digital solutions and products for utility customers available as part of the ABB Ability™ portfolio, which brings together ABB digital products and services built from a unique combination of sector knowledge, technology leadership and digital expertise to create real business value for customers. The 3D/VR experience provides significant efficiencies in project design.
ABB (ABBN: SIX Swiss Ex) is a pioneering technology leader in power grids, electrification products, industrial automation and robotics and motion, serving customers in utilities, industry and transport & infrastructure globally. Continuing a history of innovation spanning more than 130 years, ABB today is writing the future of industrial digitalization with two clear value propositions: bringing electricity from any power plant to any plug and automating industries from natural resources to finished products. As title partner in ABB Formula E, the fully electric international FIA motorsport class, ABB is pushing the boundaries of e-mobility to contribute to a sustainable future. ABB operates in more than 100 countries with about 147,000 employees. www.abb.com
Please visit us at the ABB booth no. 146, 1st floor. August 26-31, 2018.
Links:
- Web page: ABB at Cigré 2018
- Web page: Substations and electrification
- Web page: FACTS (Flexible Alternating Current Transmission Systems)
Contact: Head of Communications, Power Grids division, ABB, Harmeet Bawa, harmeet.bawa@ch.abb.com, Tel: +41 43 317 71 11
ABB (ABBN: SIX Swiss Ex) is a pioneering technology leader in power grids, electrification products, industrial automation and robotics and motion, serving customers in utilities, industry and transport & infrastructure globally. Continuing a history of innovation spanning more than 130 years, ABB today is writing the future of industrial digitalization with two clear value propositions: bringing electricity from any power plant to any plug and automating industries from natural resources to finished products. As title partner in ABB Formula E, the fully electric international FIA motorsport class, ABB is pushing the boundaries of e-mobility to contribute to a sustainable future. ABB operates in more than 100 countries with about 147,000 employees. www.abb.com
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