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    Automated continuous learn and improvement process of energy efficiency in manufacturing
    ( 2020)
    Can, Alperen
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    Fisch, Jessica
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    Stephan, Philipp
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    Thiele, Gregor
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    Optimizing the energy efficiency of machine tools automatically is promising. There are several metrics to be considered when it comes to automated optimization approaches in serial production which are especially quality, technical availability, and cycle time. These are not supposed to be impaired whereas they are indicated as a central obstacle. The measurements and the machine data show the actions happening in the machine which also leads to the data-driven traceability of machine states. This article presents a method to formulate the necessary expert knowledge to optimize the energy efficiency of a machine tool and is basically done by a decision tree which leads to a set of rules which will be explained in this article. This set of rules coordinate an optimization algorithm, which technically manipulates selected variables under the given rules. The development and is a result of a research which was done at the serial production of camshafts at the MB plant in Berlin.
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    Process data based Anomaly detection in distributed energy generation using Neural Networks
    ( 2020)
    Klein, Max
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    Thiele, Gregor
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    Fono, Adalbert
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    Khorsandi, Niloufar
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    Schade, David
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    The increasing share of renewable energies in the total energy supply includes a growing number of small, decentralized energy generation which also provides control energy. These decentralized stations are usually combined to a virtual power plant which takes over the monitoring and control of the individual participants via an Internet connection. This high degree of automation and the large number of frequently changing subscribers creates new challenges in terms of detecting anomalies. Quickly adaptable, variable and reliable methods of anomaly detection are required. This paper compares two approaches using Neural Networks (NN) with respect to their ability to detect anomalous behavior in real process data of a combined heat and power plant. In order to include process dynamics, one approach includes specifically engineered features, while the other approach uses Long-Short-Term-Memory (LSTM). Both approaches are able to detect rudimentary anomalies. For more demanding anomalies, the respective strengths and weaknesses of the two approaches become apparent.