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August 4, 2026

Optimized steam allocation and header pressure control help producers improve utilization of existing steam generation assets.

The Challenge

Industrial powerhouses require operators to continuously evaluate competing operational priorities while managing complex energy systems. Manual decision-making can become increasingly difficult as personnel balance:

Steam supply requirements across the facility
Fuel selection based on cost and availability
Boiler loading and operating constraints
Purchased power versus onsite generation
Turbine loading decisions
Process upsets and equipment disruptions

As conditions change throughout the day, maintaining optimal operating performance requires significant information management and constant operator attention.

The Solution

The Industrial Energy Management System helps facilities move from reactive decision-making to continuous optimization. By automatically evaluating operating conditions and recommending or implementing optimal setpoints, the EMS enables more informed energy management decisions across the powerhouse.

Instead of relying solely on manual intervention, operators gain access to facility-specific models, real-time calculations, and integrated decision logic that support consistent operation under changing conditions. The result is a more efficient approach to managing steam production, power generation, fuel utilization, and energy costs.

The Value

Spartan Controls' Industrial Energy Management System (EMS) uses facility-specific models and rule sets to continually determine optimal operating setpoints across powerhouse process units. The system coordinates steam headers, boilers, combustion controls, and steam turbine generators to optimize overall energy performance.

Key functionality includes:

Header Pressure Management to maintain critical steam header pressures during upset conditions
Boiler Load Allocation to optimize steam production based on availability, efficiency, and operating constraints
Steam Turbine Power Generation Optimization to maximize power generation using available steam resources
Contract and Generator Load Tracking to monitor power generation and usage against contracted baselines
Energy Cost Calculations that provide per-unit steam and power generation costs
Real-Time Power Contract Calculations that determine incremental generation costs throughout the day
Data Validation and Error Handling to support reliable operational and economic decisions
Integrated Business Models and Expert System Logic for optimized decision-making
Enhanced Operator Interfaces that provide greater operational visibility