AI in Downstream Oil and Gas: Transforming Efficiency and Safety
As AI adoption brings success in upstream oil and gas, the industry is now looking at its potential in downstream operations. Here are the top use cases that leading businesses have adopted so far.
October 4, 2023
Pattern Recognition And Machine Learning For Predictive Maintenance: A Primer
In this article, take a detailed look at the best pattern recognition techniques which drive modern machine learning algorithms for predictive maintenance.
September 26, 2023
A Case Study on how early Detection and Diagnosis of Air Ingress in ID Fan System by ‘AI Expert’ saves $150,000 annually.
Learn how AI Expert's early warning and diagnostic capabilities enabled the customer to reduce losses and address the issue during scheduled downtime, resulting in significant cost savings of over $150,000 in current consumption, improved air…
September 19, 2023
BPCL Partners with UptimeAI to Drive Operational Excellence and Sustainability with AI-Powered Predictive Analytics
UptimeAI empowers BPCL to enhance plant reliability, reduce energy consumption, streamline maintenance activities, and monitor overall process performance.
September 13, 2023
A Cost-effective Approach To Eliminating Cement Plant Downtime
While maximizing overall equipment efficiency is the key to boosting cement production volume and revenues, machine downtime must be mitigated in the most cost-effective manner to maximize benefits. Here’s a viable strategy to solve this…
September 8, 2023
Predictive Maintenance With Machine Learning: What It Is And How It Works
While all modern predictive maintenance approaches use machine learning, selection of the right technique has a significant bearing on the results. Know what your options are when implementing an ML-based predictive maintenance solution, and what to…
August 25, 2023
From Sensors To Insights: A Comprehensive Guide To Iot-Based Predictive Maintenance
Internet of Things is a key technology used in predictive maintenance systems. Here’s how it fits in the big picture, and why IoT-based predictive maintenance is crucial in the modern maintenance organization.
August 21, 2023
How To Optimize Heat Exchanger Maintenance With Predictive Analytics
Fouling is a leading cause of heat exchanger downtime, which can significantly lower the availability of the overall plant. Here’s how predictive analytics can help optimize heat exchanger maintenance.
August 17, 2023
Revitalizing Roller Press Longevity: Real-Time Resilience with AI Expert Saves $150,000 in Cement Manufacturing.
Tired of recurring roller press disruptions and bearing failures causing extensive downtime and financial losses, learn how 'AI Expert' solves these challenges by providing proactive problem detection and precise predictive insights.
August 11, 2023
Early Detection And Resolution Of Fouling In A Condenser Saves $300,000 Annually.
Learn how AI Expert’s early detection and recommendation for mitigating fouling damage saved an enterprise $300,000.
July 31, 2023
Enhancing Maintenance Strategies With AI Expert: A Case Study On Early Detection Of Journal Bearing Vibrations In A Power Recovery Turbine (PRT)
Learn how AI Expert’s early detection and recommendations for journal bearing vibrations in a power recovery turbine (PRT) saved an enterprise $10,000 in unplanned downtime.
July 17, 2023
AI in Predictive Maintenance
Maintenance strategies have remained relatively static over the last century – until an anomaly causing aircraft downtime changed everything for the better. See how predictive maintenance has evolved with AI, and why it is a major breakthrough in…
June 20, 2023
How to avoid unplanned machine downtime and unleash peak productivity
Machine outage can be caused by multiple reasons, ranging from ineffective maintenance to repair quality and human errors. With a calculated strategy, most of these causes can be addressed, to unlock unprecedented efficiency levels.
June 14, 2023
Early Detection & Root Cause Identification Of Increased Bearing Temperature In An FD Fan Saves $120,000.
After a scheduled maintenance activity, the bearing temperature in the FD Fan was gradually increasing from 40°Cto 51°C without any change in the operating conditions. Learn how AI Expert quickly identified the issue and its root cause.
May 31, 2023
Prescriptive Maintenance Explained
Prescriptive maintenance (RxM) is an advanced maintenance strategy that utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) algorithms to achieve the highest degree of operational efficiency.
May 30, 2023
Transforming Rotary Kiln Maintenance Workflows With Predictive Analytics
Leveraging predictive maintenance for some of the most common kiln failure modes can significantly increase the uptime of your cement plant. Here are three key maintenance processes that you can optimize with machine learning.
May 12, 2023
Enterprise Achieved Sustainability Goals By Early Detection Of NOx Emission Issues In Its Boiler
Learn how AI Expert’s early detection of NOx emissions from a boiler helped an enterprise meet its sustainability goals.
May 9, 2023
Maximizing The Returns On Your Assets With Asset Performance Monitoring
Monitoring asset performance is a crucial aspect of asset lifecycle management and maintenance strategy in asset-intensive industries. But with technologies like AI and IoT gaining traction in industrial operations, asset performance monitoring has…
April 28, 2023
Cement Plant Equipment Condition Monitoring – Improving Plant Operations
As the global cement industry recovers from the profitability and demand shrinkage caused by the pandemic, adopting a holistic monitoring framework will be crucial to drive the much-needed shift away from the traditional operating model.
April 25, 2023
AI Expert Mitigates Heat Exchanger Losses, Saves $150,000 Annually.
Learn how AI Expert’s early detection of heat loss helped save $150,000 annually. Download the case study to know how AI-powered predictive analytics can do wonders for your asset performance & predictive maintenance strategy.
April 24, 2023
Power Plant Performance Optimization strategies in Emerging Power Scenario
The emerging power scenario has been a game-changer for the power generation industry. Join us, as we discuss the latest strategies and techniques for optimizing the performance of power plants.
April 19, 2023
Transferring knowledge using AI
Jagadish Gattu, founder of UptimeAI, speaks with Carol, founder of Vertical Elevation, about the company's journey to success and the challenges along the way.
April 7, 2023
Leveraging data for smart manufacturing
The difference between efficient manufacturing and inefficient manufacturing is the ability to make use of data. This episode is about how UptimeAI helps manufacturers solve issues before they manifest by ingesting data generated from the production…
April 6, 2023
Transforming Power Plant Maintenance And Operations With Data Analytics
Amidst increasing push for sustainable energy, regulatory pressure and traditional maintenance, repair and operations challenges are now on the top of power companies’ agenda. Here’s how data analytics is helping them.
March 31, 2023
Optimizing Wind Turbine Maintenance Costs with Predictive Maintenance
Despite rapid industry growth, maintenance of wind turbines remains a non-trivial aspect on the balance sheets. Here is how predictive maintenance can help.
March 29, 2023
Predictive Vs Prescriptive Analytics: What they do, and How they differ
Understand the key differences between predictive and prescriptive analytics technologies, and how each of them aids decision making in maintenance, repair, and operations.
March 24, 2023
A Revolutionary AI-based Virtual Expert for Plant Operations
AI based virtual expert to enhance efficiency and predictability in Plant Operations.
March 6, 2023
Predictive Maintenance in Power Plants: An Industry Mandate
Amidst internal, geopolitical, and regulatory turbulence in the Energy and Power industry, predictive maintenance is becoming the key to keeping the balance sheets sustainable.
February 28, 2023
Predictive analytics in the Oil and Gas industry: Where is the value?
As the Oil and Gas value chain brings its focus back to the fundamentals, the ROI on digital investments will be top of mind for decision-makers. Where do predictive technologies for Oil and gas stand?
February 24, 2023
RCM and PdM with AI & ML – Myths vs Reality
Some people believe that RCM and Predictive Maintenance are too expensive, or that they require highly specialized skills and expertise to implement. Join us as we bust a few myths.
February 15, 2023
Four types of Predictive Maintenance Explained
Predictive maintenance can reduce maintenance costs by 25% and breakdowns by 70%. But not all predictive maintenance strategies will bring these gains. Here are 4 key types, decoded by their efficacy.
February 10, 2023
Precision Maintenance: What it is, Why you need it, and How to start
Learn how precision maintenance can optimize maintenance schedules to maximize your asset lifecycle and contribute significantly to your asset ROI.
January 31, 2023
The Next Big Thing in Oil and Gas Analytics
As advanced analytics technologies attain maturity, the oil and gas industry is headed towards the next frontier of its evolution. Look how it'll improve production efficiency and cost savings.
January 24, 2023
Reactive Maintenance to Prescriptive Maintenance – How to pave the way
Reactive maintenance is a process that follows a plant’s failure. 82% of companies have experienced at least one unplanned downtime incident over the past three years. Most have suffered two or more.
January 24, 2023
SCADA Data Analytics: The Why and The How
With SCADA data analytics, turn your operational data into rich insights to achieve cost benefits, improved uptime, and peak productivity. Learn how.
January 5, 2023
The Future of AI in Plant Operations
AI is expected to improve operating conditions in a plant, support industry 4.0 initiatives, and make enterprises more profitable, but what promises can it truly deliver? Let's find out.
December 28, 2022
RCM Vs. Predictive maintenance
Though Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) and predictive maintenance (PdM) entail pre-scheduling work orders based on consumption, time, or performance factors, they are not synonymous. Learn how they differ.
December 20, 2022
AI-based Asset & Plant Performance Company, UptimeAI raises $3.5 Million
UptimeAI raises $3.5 Million in funding led by Emergent Ventures. Joining the round are existing investors YourNest Venture Capital and new investors Sharad Sanghi, AI Sprouts, and Venture Catalysts.
December 15, 2022
AI Expert Improves Steam Turbine Efficiency Resulting In An Additional Revenue of over $100,000 annually.
Learn how AI Expert has correlated over 200 tags in a steam turbine to detect turbine fouling and suggested recommendations to address it.
December 8, 2022
Predictive Maintenance in Cement Industry
Increasing demand, fierce rivalry, and efforts to reduce carbon footprints are driving the cement industry toward the digital revolution. Learn how predictive maintenance in cement manufacturing is improving plants' OEE.
November 28, 2022
Prayagraj Power Generation Company Limited (PPGCL) and UptimeAI collaborate to speed up initiatives for digital transformation related to flexibilization and setting up an AI expert centre for performance enhancement.
UptimeAI offers PPGCL an advanced AI solution to improve the operational efficiency of its power plants.
November 22, 2022
How can process manufacturing use AI for system-wide optimization
Jagadish Gattu, CEO of UptimeAI Inc., speaks with Erik Walenza-Slabe, CEO of IoT ONE, about the current state of artificial intelligence for system optimization and process manufacturing.
November 8, 2022
Advanced Processes for Asset and Reliability Management (Masters level)
Learn how to do failure reporting and analysis (RCA & CFA) the right way. Get practical tips on how to bridge the disconnect between maintenance/reliability teams and technology.
November 8, 2022
Early Detection and Diagnosis of Kiln and Cooler Efficiency Loss in Cement Manufacturing Saves $300,000.
A huge coating piece stuck on the grate resulted in higher cooler input fan pressure causing a drop in cooler efficiency. Learn how UptimeAI quickly identified and diagnosed the issue.
November 7, 2022
Condition-Based Maintenance vs Predictive Maintenance
The distinctions between condition-based and predictive maintenance may not be obvious at first glance. Learn how they both differ and understand which approach is better for your enterprise.
November 3, 2022
How to Implement Predictive Maintenance?
Learn how the reliability crew implements a predictive maintenance strategy to monitor impending equipment failure and assigns repair duties.
October 27, 2022
How to Create A Culture of Reliability
Get practical steps you and your team can take to create a reliability culture within your organization. Watch Now.
October 21, 2022
Early Detection And Diagnosis Of Excess Steam Consumption In A Blower Saves $350,000.
Learn how UptimeAI's "AI Expert" identified the cause of the efficiency drop due to the suction strainer choke, saving over $350,000.
October 18, 2022
AI-Expert Predicts The Root Cause Of Compressor Vibration As Fouling In 30 Min
Learn how UptimeAI's "AI Expert" identified the root cause of compressor vibration as fouling in 30 minutes to save over $154,000.
September 29, 2022
PFMEA Explained
Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA) is a great tool to identify and evaluate potential process-related failures. Learn how you can implement it.
September 27, 2022
AI Expert Identifies Boiler Feed Pump Problems Caused by Improper Maintenance.
Even with a host of tools available, it can be difficult to identify the adverse effects of incorrect maintenance. Here, coupling position mismatch after maintenance activity created scoop command feedback issues resulting in higher pressure output.
September 22, 2022
Preventive Maintenance Explained
Are you wondering what exactly preventive maintenance is? Then, you have come to the right blog. Let’s check it out in detail.
September 21, 2022
Dos and Don’ts of maintenance planning and scheduling
With the right maintenance plan and scheduling in place, you can extend the lifespan of your OT assets and significantly cut your costs. Learn how.
September 14, 2022
Financial Express FuTech award 2022 for “Best Use of Predictive/Prescriptive Analytics”
UptimeAI wins the FE Futech award 2022 for "Best Use of Predictive/Prescriptive Analytics" in the gold category.
September 8, 2022
Jagadish Gattu on Practical Reliability
Jagadish Gattu, Founder & CEO at UptimeAI, speaks with George Williams, CEO at ReliabilityX about the evolving landscape of technology for plant operations.
August 30, 2022
Exploring the Root Causes of Microdieseling
Understand the concept of microdieseling, methods of identification, verification, and prevention. The application of a logic tree to a microdieseling-related failure will then be fully examined and various hypotheses determined for the entrainment…
July 28, 2022
What is Breakdown Maintenance?
Breakdown maintenance is the maintenance performed by your team when anything malfunctions. It is also known as reactive maintenance, which makes sense given that it is the reverse of proactive maintenance.
July 27, 2022
How to Reduce Downtime in Manufacturing
Reduce downtime and increase your manufacturing business profits
June 28, 2022
UptimeAI wins NASSCOM AI Gamechangers 2022 award.
UptimeAI wins the NASSCOM AI Gamechanger award for AI-based virtual expert for machine operations and maintenance.
June 24, 2022
5 Ways To Improve Your FMEA Strategy
Learn how you can improve your FMEA strategy to eliminate or reduce failures.
June 23, 2022
How to achieve operational excellence at your Industrial Plant?
In this candid interview with Startup story, Jagadish Gattu shares insights on how enterprises can achieve operational excellence.
June 18, 2022
How Digital Twins and AI are aiding Industry 4.0
Digital Twins and AI break chains, help industries bring out their A-game and get past their goals. Learn how they are aiding Industry 4.0 initiatives.
May 31, 2022
Pinch Analysis 2.0
Pinch analysis is a great tool for process improvement, but it does have its limitations. Learn how to overcome its challenges with Pinch Analysis 2.0.
May 13, 2022
Predictive Maintenance in the Renewable Industry
Advanced predictive maintenance strategies with AI & ML help the renewable sector achieve its sustainable goals. Explore the role of predictive maintenance in the renewable industry.
April 27, 2022
“Industrial Revolution 4.0 Has Set the Mood for AI Popularity in India” Says Jagadish Gattu
Jagadish Gattu, speaks about how Industry 4.0 encompasses AI, virtual assistant for plant operators, the evolution of enterprises from condition monitoring to predictive maintenance, and more.
April 22, 2022
Pitfalls of Automation – Reliability at Risk
As enterprises become more automated and algorithms continue to get smarter, let's look at how humans and AI might co-evolve.
April 15, 2022
Predictive Maintenance Techniques
Don't get caught by unexpected machine downtime. Play it safe with these predictive maintenance techniques that help you avoid costly breakdowns.
April 15, 2022
Predictive Maintenance in Oil and Gas Industry
Oil & gas companies are always looking for ways to improve efficiency and reduce costs. Learn how predictive maintenance can help achieve both of these goals.
March 24, 2022
How AI and ML Is Transforming The Cement Industry
Let's look at some of the major ways that AI is powering better cement processes based on data science and new ways of improving production.
March 11, 2022
Best Practices + Personal Experience = Reliability and Maintenance Excellence
When it comes to Reliability & Maintenance, the best way to learn is from industry best practices and personal experience. But there’s only so much one can experience at job or read online. That’s why we’re getting O&M leaders to share them.
March 10, 2022
AI Solutions for Effective Plant Operations
With his prowess and years of experience in the niche, Jag Gattu has set up UptimeAI, operationalizing AI for Manufacturing & Process Industries across the globe. Read through his scintillating story!
February 26, 2022
UptimeAI Inc. takes home the prestigious Aegis Graham Bell Award for “Innovation in Digital Transformation”.
UptimeAI wins the Aegis Graham Bell Award under the Innovation in Digital Transformation category.
February 26, 2022
All The Advantages Of A Total Productive Maintenance Strategy
Are you thinking about implementing a total productive maintenance strategy in your workplace? Discover all the benefits of the TPM approach here.
February 16, 2022
Equipment Maintenance – Basics, Objectives, and Best Practices
The main aim of prompt equipment maintenance revolves around maintaining full functionality and minimizing breakdowns.
January 6, 2022
Industry 4.0 And Santa’s Factory
What if Santa’s workshop operated with Industry 4.0 in mind? Here's how it would look.
December 23, 2021
Breakdown Maintenance vs. Preventive Maintenance: Key Differences
Breakdown maintenance and preventive maintenance are two types of maintenance technicians perform. Learn how they differ, their pros and cons, and how they are applied.
December 21, 2021
Reliability Centered Maintenance – Maintenance As Per The Performance Standards
Find out all about how Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) is performed to optimize maintenance programs & establish minimum safety equipment levels, cost-effectively.
December 14, 2021
ENRich2021 startup search award from KPMG India.
ENRich2021 startup search award from KPMG India, in recognition of leading tech innovation in the Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) sector.
December 7, 2021
Condenser Optimization For Improved Power Plant Operations
Maximizing condenser efficiency can increase electrical output while minimizing fuel costs, meaning even small improvements in efficiency can result in a dramatic increase in profits and output.
December 3, 2021
Deferred Maintenance Explained
Deferred maintenance is the process of companies delaying maintenance and upgrades. The term “deferred maintenance” can also refer to expenses for replacement maintenance.
November 23, 2021
Why Failure Mode and Effect Analysis Needs to be Addressed?
Failure Mode and Effect Analysis is a low-risk technique for forecasting issues and identifying the most cost-effective strategies for avoiding them.
November 17, 2021
Machine Downtime Analysis – Powered by AI
As critical as machine downtime is for your facility, it is important to understand and record downtime- whether it is past, impending, or planned. Learn how machine downtime analysis has evolved over years and how AI makes this failure-proof.
September 30, 2021
Downtime in Manufacturing- AI to the Rescue
When machine failure occurs, it doesn’t only cost financially. It can be a matter of brand reputation, quality & survival. But with the rise of artificial intelligence, downtime in manufacturing is soon to become a myth.
September 28, 2021
AI and Predictive Analytics — The Perfect Match
AI & Predictive Analytics are innovative technologies often mistaken for one another. Learn what they are & how they can help by optimizing unprecedented insights for your industry.
September 25, 2021
Creating Value From Your Aging Assets
Aging assets are considered a liability for manufacturers. But it is the underlying plant maintenance practices, not the asset age, that determine long-term asset performance. Learn how AI can help your assets outlive their operational period…
August 27, 2021
AI, Machine Learning & Deep Learning: What is the difference?
Although hyped, AI, Machine Learning & Deep Learning are often confusing for enterprises. Learn how each of these differs from one another and when should you choose one over another for your enterprise applications.
August 25, 2021
How is AI helping the fight against COVID-19?
Learn how AI's ability to analyze millions of data points and point out valuable insights led to a much needed speedy Covid-19 vaccine development & distribution globally.
July 30, 2021
Why Explainability in AI is critical for a widespread adoption
AI solutions are typically perceived as a black box. Learn why Explainability in AI is critical today to add transparency & reliability.
July 30, 2021
AI for Tesla: A Real Competitive Advantage in Upcoming Years
Tesla is an automotive brand admired by millions. But at the root of its success & competitive edge lies a strong focus on AI. Know how here.
July 30, 2021
How AI can democratize tribal knowledge for manufacturing
Tribal knowledge is the greatest threat for manufacturing today. Learn how AI can help democratize what only your subject matter experts know.
July 30, 2021
Break Silos in Manufacturing b/w Operations & Maintenance teams with AI
In manufacturing plants, silos between operations & maintenance teams cause efficiency gaps & downtime. Learn how AI can help bridge the gap.
June 30, 2021
How AI unlocks potential of Remote Operation Centers
Remote Operation Centers are vital today to streamline plant operations & maintenance. Learn how AI can enhance their performance in every way.
June 30, 2021
Saving over USD 750,000 for a Power Company with AI-driven predictive maintenance
A leading power generating company with six units ran into a generator stator failure, despite using preventive maintenance, digital control systems (“DCS”) alarms, and condition monitoring for Plant Maintenance.
May 26, 2021
Predict asset performance, operational issues & downtime from miles away with AI
Plant Monitoring & Operational Excellence is a priority for every manufacturer today. Every plant has its trusted methodology to deal with this, whether with a traditional equipment monitoring solution, a CBM, APR, DCS, or an IoT /AI Platform.
May 26, 2021
AI driven knowledge transfer for utility workforce
Subject Matter Experts leaving creates a valuable void for a utility/energy plant. Learn how AI can create a knowledge bank for faster knowledge transfer.
May 21, 2021
Managing Asset Criticality Analysis with AI
Asset criticality has been a key approach in plant maintenance for ages. Learn how AI can ensure all your assets are treated critical & equal.
May 21, 2021
AI in Manufacturing – Deciphering the Hype
93% of manufacturers today believe AI to be most transformative for them. Know why AI in manufacturing works & what usecases are best suited.
May 21, 2021
AI for Plant Monitoring: choosing between Industrial AI apps vs Generic AI Platforms
Manufacturers wanting to deploy AI for plant monitoring are confused between a generic AI Platform VS a purpose built AI app. Download the whitepaper to know when to choose which.
May 8, 2021
5 steps to ensure your AI in Manufacturing PoCs succeed
Nearly 85% of all AI projects fail. Here is a 5 point checklist that will make sure your AI for Plant Operations project will not.
April 29, 2021
How AI driven predictive maintenance is reimagining plant monitoring
Predictive Maintenance might be the most recommended practice for plant monitoring, but it comes with its own issues. Learn what these problems are and how you can resolve them with AI driven plant monitoring in this article.
March 23, 2021
How AI enables a next gen Asset Performance Management
Asset Performance Management is a priority of every operator today. Learn how plant maintenance strategies evolved over years & how AI can bridge the gap.
March 17, 2021
5 Reasons for Machine Failure & how you can mitigate these
Understand what are the top reasons for machine failure & downtime and how manufacturers can stay ahead of these with an ai driven maintenance strategy.
March 17, 2021
Top trends in Manufacturing to watch out for 2021
2020 has been a year like no other for the manufacturing industry globally. While there were considerable setbacks like pandemic driven shutdowns & supply chain & operational issues, the learning & the digital transformation wave that was unleashed…
January 9, 2021
UptimeAI Selected to Partner with Reliance Industries JioGenNext
Meet the 11 startups from the 12th Batch of JioGenNext - the startup programme backed by Jio
July 10, 2020