Pete Chen
Senior Business Development Manager
ebm-papst (依必安派特)
Education
- Master of Science (M.S.) in Aerospace Engineering, Tamkang University
Experience
- Sales Manager, Chicony Power Technology
R&D Manager, Energy Core Co., Ltd. (曜中節能)
Manager, Comprehensive Research Institute, TECO Electric & Machinery Co., Ltd.
Patent: Structural Component for Permanent Magnet Equipment
Patent: Heat Exchange Device and Rotating Electrical Machine
Speech Title and Abstract
From Equipment Redundancy to System Resilience: Achieving Predictable, High-Reliability Cooling Systems via AI × FanGrid
With the rapid growth in advanced manufacturing processes and AI computing demands, thermal density in manufacturing plants continues to rise, making reliability more critical than ever. Cooling systems are no longer just energy-saving equipment; they have become critical infrastructure that directly impacts process stability, yield rate, and operational continuity.
However, traditional cooling systems generally face three major challenges:
Single Point of Failure (SPOF) risks caused by relying on a single large piece of equipment.
Control strategies that remain confined to fixed setpoints.
A lack of equipment health visibility and predictive maintenance capabilities.
This presentation will share a next-generation cooling architecture that combines EC FanGrid technology, equipment digitalization, and AI control—upgrading cooling systems from "passive equipment" to "active, intelligent infrastructure." The core architecture includes:
FanGrid Parallel Redundancy Design: Replacing single large units with a multi-fan parallel array eliminates Single Points of Failure and significantly enhances system resilience.
Equipment Digitalization & Real-Time Visualization: Integrating MODBUS and sensor networks to capture critical real-time data, including temperature, flow rate, power, and vibration.
AI Digital Twin & Predictive Control: Establishing a Digital Twin of the cooling system, allowing the AI to simulate thermal behavior in real time and dynamically adjust operational strategies.