June 22, 2017
Press Release
Idemitsu Kosan Co.,Ltd.
NYK Trading Corporation
NYK Line
Development and Sales of the Coal Boiler Control Optimization System, ULTY-V plus
-- Promotion of Energy Conservation Due to the Equipping of AI (Artificial Intelligence)
and IoT Features-Idemitsu Kosan Co.,Ltd (head office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; representative director and CEO: Takashi
Tsukioka; hereinafter “Idemitsu Kosan”), NYK Trading Corporation (head office: Minato-ku, Tokyo;
president and representative director: Keiji Tsuchiya) and NYK Line (head office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo;
president: Tadaaki Naito) are pleased to announce that the three companies have been successful in the
joint development of “ULTY-V plus”, which has equipped AI and IoT features into the “ULTY-V”, a
control optimization system for coal fired boilers. From October of this year, sales will start for domestic
and overseas power stations and factories, commencing with the customers of the three companies.
Fluctuations in fuel supply often cause boilers used in power plants and factories to operate in an unstable
manner. “ULTY-V” is a system that can optimize the combustion control of boilers by being connected to
the boiler control system, and can reduce fuel consumption through the realization of stable plant operation.
We have developed the “ULTY-V plus” equipped with AI and IoT features that autonomously carry out a
series of operations of self-measurement, self-analysis and self-assessment in addition to the existing
combustion control features in the “ULTY-V”.
Through the use of AI, the subtle time-dependent changes of the boiler characteristics can be captured, and
the boiler can be controlled to a high degree of precision based on internally accumulated data, and this
increased control can lead to even greater optimization of performance.
Furthermore, due to the equipping of IoT features, it is possible to coordinate a remote supervision system
of operation data, on-site cameras and small data loggers (*) on a network. We will evaluate the plant’s
optimal control operating conditions by accumulating boiler data in real time through the utilization of
Idemitsu Kosan’s highly efficient coal combustion technology and quality evaluation method for each
brand, and develop various technical services including operational guidance to further improve
combustion and economical efficiency as well as reduce the burden on the environment.
Our three companies hope that from here on we are able to contribute to the prevention of global warming
and the realization of a sustainable society, by reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions through the spread
of “ULTY-V plus”, both inside and outside the country.
* Data logger: A device to record various data measured and collected by sensors.
For inquiries regarding this press release, please contact
Public Relations Section, Public Relations & CSR Affairs Office, Idemitsu Kosan Co.,Ltd
Tel: +81 3 3213 3115
NYK Trading Corporation Public Relations Section
Tel: +81 3 5408 7105
Reference
[Outline of ULTY-V plus]
• Product name: Control optimization system for coal boilers, ULTY-V plus
• Target facilities: Coal boilers (pulverized coal-fired, fluidized bed combustion), and all other types of
boilers
• Target fuels: Coal fired, coal/biomass fired, coal/byproduct fuel fired, heavy oil/byproduct fuel fired
• Fuel reduction ratio: 1.0% and above
• Installed record of ULTY-V: 54 (as of May 31, 2017)
Exterior appearance
Display screen
Image of features of the coal boiler control optimization system,
ULTY-V plus, equipped with AI and IoT
Power plants and factories
Plant
Power generator
Turbine
Coal fired
boiler
Data center
Existing boiler control
system
Connection
接続
Internet
IoT services (examples)
 Remote supervision
 Maintenance and
inspection services
 Highly efficient and
optimal operation
support
 Quality
石炭 analysis of each
coal brand