From Monitoring to Forecasting
At the core of the project is a system which analyzes the operating parameters of engineering systems and identifies deviations from normal operation. This approach enables a shift from merely reacting to malfunctions that have already occurred to detecting them in advance.
The developer notes that the wear and tear on engineering systems in Russia exceeds 60%, leading to accidents and financial losses for enterprises and developers.
The project establishes specific operational criteria for various engineering systems. The technology can be applied to monitor heating, heat supply, ventilation, water supply, power supply, air conditioning, and wastewater systems.
Technical Aspects
To gather information, the system utilizes humidity, pressure, flow rate, and temperature sensors. The collected data is processed by the software component using a computational algorithm.
A key element of the development is the steam-jet heat exchanger. Thermal engineering studies were conducted to analyze the characteristics of both standard and enhanced versions of the device under varying outdoor temperatures and system operating parameters.
The advantages of the steam-jet heat exchanger include high heat exchange efficiency, a compact and lightweight design, and resistance to scale formation and deposits.
Practical Application
Unlike solutions focused primarily on remote data collection and metering, the developed system incorporates predictive analytics. It is designed not only to record equipment operating parameters but also to detect anomalies, forecast emergency situations, and generate recommendations for reducing costs and risks.
The project targets the market for smart technologies and engineering system automation. Large enterprises and individual developers are viewed as potential customers. Belgorod and the Belgorod Region have been selected as the initial locations for the project implementation, with plans to expand into other regions subsequently.
University Assessment
According to Tatyana Davydenko, Vice-Rector for Research and Innovation at BSTU named after V.G. Shukhov, the students' development in the field of intelligent monitoring for engineering systems enables the integration of engineering solutions with modern digital technologies.
"An important result of the project is the creation of a system that goes beyond mere data collection; it analyzes equipment operating parameters, detects deviations, and predicts potential emergency situations. Such projects are of particular importance to the university, as they allow students to apply their knowledge in practice, work on real-world engineering challenges, and develop competencies highly valued by modern industry," Tatyana Davydenko remarked.
Student Startup
Denis Shevtsov’s project is registered under the "Student Startup" program (ID No. StS-615986). Future plans involve further developing the hardware-software system and implementing it at industrial enterprises.
This development serves as an example of a student project that combines engineering solutions, automation, and predictive analytics technologies.
The project was carried out within the framework of the "Priority-2030" strategic academic leadership program and the "Youth and Children" national project.
