Application of Model-based Deep Reinforcement Learning Framework to Thermal Power Plant Operation Considering Performance Change

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Published Sep 4, 2023
Yutaka Watanabe Takehisa Yairi

Abstract

In recent years, there have been increasing expectations for the development of advanced plant operational support systems that can automate complex tasks and autonomously
optimize operational procedures in thermal power plants. The performance of the equipment changes during operation and maintenance; hence, it is necessary to adjust the operating process to satisfy the operational constraints. In this study, we investigated a framework based on model-based deep reinforcement learning for acquiring control methods that are robust to changes in equipment performance using a digital twin model. A case study of the operational planning of a thermal power plant was presented and it was demonstrated that a stable control system can be constructed even when plant characteristics are changing.

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Keywords

Reinoforcement learning, Digital twin, Thermal power generation, Operational flexibility

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