Self-Tuning AI Control: Enabling Compliance with CEA’s Flexibility Requirements in India’s Coal-Fired Power Plants
With renewables rapidly expanding in India’s electricity mix, coal plants—never designed for flexible operation—are under pressure to adapt. The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has set flexibility requirements for 500 units between 2025 and 2030, yet many remain unprepared.
Compounding this challenge are wide coal quality variations from seasonal moisture and diverse fuel sources. Hardware retrofits can help but are costly, time-consuming, and disruptive.
This session introduced ADEX Self-Tuning AI Control Technology, a cost-effective, software-based solution that integrates with existing systems. ADEX adapts in real time to fuel and operating changes, enabling:
- Faster ramping
- Lower minimum loads
- Improved plant stability
Attendees saw how AI-driven self-tuning pushes processes to their limits while maintaining stability, ensuring compliance with CEA mandates without costly shutdowns. Case studies showed how digital optimization unlocks the flexibility India’s coal fleet needs for a renewable-heavy grid.
Special discount for utilities and IPPs attending the India Power Forum
ADEX offered a 100% discount during the next 15 days after the event for a Room for Improvement Analysis on your plant. Any India Power Forum attendees could claim the discount through the QR included in the presentation.
You can contact sales@adexcop.com if you have any questions.