Abstract: A method for monitoring a condition of a system or process includes acquiring sensor data from a plurality of sensors disposed within the system (S41 and S44). The acquired sensor data is streamed in real-time to a computer system (S42 and S44). A discriminative framework is applied to the streaming sensor data using the computer system (S43 and S45). The discriminative framework provides a probability value representing a probability that the sensor data is indicative of an anomaly within the system. The discriminative framework is an integration of a Kalman filter with a logistical function (S41).

Abstract: A thermal power plant, in particular to a steam-electric power plant or a combined cycle power plant (CCPP), and a method for operating a thermal power plant is adapted to accelerate, or to technically and/or economically optimize the start-up of the thermal power plant, in particular to accelerate/optimize a cold-start phase of the thermal power station. The thermal power plant has an auxiliary energy store integrated into the power plant. The store, during the start-up of the thermal power plant, delivers energy for heating/pre-heating components and/or media of the thermal power plant, or supplies an electrical power distribution network.

Abstract: A thermal power plant, in particular to a steam-electric power plant or a combined cycle power plant (CCPP), and a method for operating a thermal power plant is adapted to accelerate, or to technically and/or economically optimize the start-up of the thermal power plant, in particular to accelerate/optimize a cold-start phase of the thermal power station. The thermal power plant has an auxiliary energy store integrated into the power plant. The store, during the start-up of the thermal power plant, delivers energy for heating/pre-heating components and/or media of the thermal power plant, or supplies an electrical power distribution network.

Abstract: An apparatus for determining properties of a dust mixture flowing through a cross-sectional area of a coal dust line is provided. It has at least one sensor, which has at least one transmitting device for coupling electromagnetic and/or acoustic radiation into the dust mixture and at least one receiving device for generating a measuring signal on the basis of radiation reflected in the dust mixture or radiation transmitted by the dust mixture. Also provided is an evaluation device, which determines the property of the dust mixture on the basis of the measuring signal. The at least one transmitting device and the at least one receiving device or a measuring head are rotatably arranged at least approximately in the middle of the cross-sectional area.

Abstract: A method for monitoring a condition of a system or process includes acquiring sensor data from a plurality of sensors disposed within the system (S41 and S44). The acquired sensor data is streamed in real-time to a computer system (S42 and S44). A discriminative framework is applied to the streaming sensor data using the computer system (S43 and S45). The discriminative framework provides a probability value representing a probability that the sensor data is indicative of an anomaly within the system. The discriminative framework is an integration of a Kalman filter with a logistical function (S41).

Abstract: A generalized pattern recognition is used to identify faults in machine condition monitoring. Pattern clusters are identified in operating data. A classifier is trained using the pattern clusters in addition to annotated training data. The operating data is also used to cluster the signals in the operating data into signal clusters. Monitored data samples are then classified by evaluating confidence vectors that include substitutions of signals contained in the training data by signals in the same signal clusters as the signals contained in the training data.

Abstract: A generalized pattern recognition is used to identify faults in machine condition monitoring. Pattern clusters are identified in operating data. A classifier is trained using the pattern clusters in addition to annotated training data. The operating data is also used to cluster the signals in the operating data into signal clusters. Monitored data samples are then classified by evaluating confidence vectors that include substitutions of signals contained in the training data by signals in the same signal clusters as the signals contained in the training data.

Abstract: A radio-based system and a method for multi-dimensional location of a target object are provided. A target object may be, in particular, an RFID transponder. In this context, a base signal is emitted by a base station and is sent back by a back scatter transponder. A distance between the base station and the transponder is determined by means of a frequency spacing ?F between two maximum values in the base band of the spectrum of a base signal, transmitted with a simultaneously received response signal superimposed on it, from an antenna of the base station. Phase evaluation is carried out in order to calculate a target deviation angle ?z. Depending on the number and arrangement of the antennas of the base station, a unidimensional, two-dimensional or three-dimensional locating process can be carried out.

Abstract: There is described a backscatter system comprised of a base station and of a completely passive transponder. The transponder is capable of reading out quantities from sensors and an energy stand-alone manner, of transmitting the readout quantities to the base station, and to carry out a runtime-based and thus highly precise distance measurement between a completely passive tag and base station. The power supply of the transponder ensues from the radio field emitted by the base station.

Abstract: Separation determination systems for determining the separation between a base station and a transponder, whereby the base station includes an oscillating signal source, for generating a signal and a transmission device for broadcasting the signal. The transponder includes a receiving device, for receiving the signal from the base station, an oscillator, for generating a signal which is phase-coherent therewith and a transmission device for broadcasting the phase-coherent signal. The base station furthermore includes a receiver device, for receiving the phase-coherent signal from the transponder and a separation determination device for determining the distance between base station and transponder. The system and components may be improved whereby the oscillator in the transponder is energized with the received signal in order to generate a quasi-phase-coherent signal.

Abstract: Separation determination systems for determining the separation between a base station and a transponder, whereby the base station includes an oscillating signal source, for generating a signal and a transmission device for broadcasting the signal. The transponder includes a receiving device, for receiving the signal from the base station, an oscillator, for generating a signal which is phase-coherent therewith and a transmission device for broadcasting the phase-coherent signal. The base station furthermore includes a receiver device, for receiving the phase-coherent signal from the transponder and a separation determination device for determining the distance between base station and transponder. The system and components may be improved whereby the oscillator in the transponder is energized with the received signal in order to generate a quasi-phase-coherent signal.