AI in the electric power industry: practical expert systems that help operators diagnose, plan, and manage complex systems.
This volume gathers real-world applications of knowledge-based systems in power plants, substations, and network operations. It covers design approaches, user interfaces, and implementations that support faster, more reliable decision making in demanding environments.
Readers will find insights into how expert systems monitor outages, plan fuel movements, validate procedures, and assist with real-time operation planning. The collection emphasizes maintenance, safety, and the human factors involved in deploying intelligent tools in critical infrastructure.
- How AI tools model plant behavior and support diagnostic reasoning under time pressure
- Techniques for building maintainable knowledge bases and usable operator interfaces
- Examples of planning, monitoring, and decision-support across nuclear and fossil power settings
- Guidance on validation, verification, and rollout of expert systems in the power sector
Ideal for engineers, operators, and managers seeking practical, field-tested approaches to applying AI in electricity networks.