Power engineers are developing digital twins for existing boiler units at Nazarovo State District Power Plant

Siberian Generating Company is developing twins for existing boiler units. The pilot site for the implementation of the digital twins project was the Nazarovo State District Power Plant, where work on the formation of 3D models for each of the station’s 14 boilers was completed.

Specialists from the Siberian Federal University worked on creating 3D models of real units.

“The development of digital twins is of great importance to improve the efficiency and safety of our equipment. The use of modern approaches in planning repair programs will not only optimize processes, but also significantly improve the quality of service,” explained Oleg Petrov, technical director of SGK.

One of the main advantages of the digital twin concept is the ability to combine large amounts of data. This information is not static; it can be adjusted. The speed of analysis using digital technologies increases several times. A twin of operating equipment allows you to predict scenarios, monitor equipment wear and prevent possible malfunctions faster and more effectively than before. The next step for SGC will be the development of new services and additional functions to optimize business planning processes.

Another important advantage is the possibility of using doubles for training young employees and students undergoing internships at energy enterprises. Digital replicas visualize equipment parts hidden behind casings and metal cladding and provide a complete picture of what is happening inside the unit. Thus, new specialists adapt to work faster and perform production tasks more efficiently.

As part of the expansion of the project, SGK also created 3D models of boilers at Primorskaya GRES, and by the end of the first quarter of 2026, a similar project will be implemented using the equipment of Reftinskaya GRES.

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