Digital Transformation of Electrical Commissioning in Power Plants Using VDC Technologies

9 pages•Published: June 2, 2026

Abstract

Commissioning and testing of electrical systems in power plants are critical processes that ensure safety, reliability, and compliance before operations begin. Traditional methods for commissioning are often paper-intensive, fragmented, and dependent on manual procedures that can compromise efficiency and safety. With increasing system complexity and digital integration in power generation facilities, conventional practices are no longer adequate to meet modern project demands. This study investigates how Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) technologies can transform electrical system commissioning in power plants. Through the combined use of Building Information Modeling (BIM), digital twins, augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR), Internet of Things (IoT) sensors, and cloud-based collaboration platforms, VDC enables data continuity, real-time coordination, and improved test accuracy. The research synthesizes industry case studies and technical literature to develop a structured implementation framework addressing pre-commissioning planning, virtual simulation, field testing, and digital handover. The proposed framework provides a practical roadmap for applying VDC to enhance efficiency, safety, and digital integration in electrical commissioning while establishing a foundation for long-term operational improvement.

Keyphrases: electrical commissioning, power plants, virtual design and construction

In: Wesley Collins, Anthony Perrenoud and John Posillico (editors). Proceedings of Associated Schools of Construction 62nd Annual International Conference, vol 7, pages 921-929.

Links:	https://easychair.org/publications/paper/V2W7
	https://doi.org/10.29007/9cbz

BibTeX entry

@inproceedings{ASC2026:Digital_Transformation_Electrical_Commissioning,
  author    = {Ralph Tayeh and Fopefoluwa Bademosi},
  title     = {Digital Transformation of Electrical Commissioning in Power Plants Using VDC Technologies},
  booktitle = {Proceedings of Associated Schools of Construction 62nd Annual International Conference},
  editor    = {Wesley Collins and Anthony Perrenoud and John Posillico},
  series    = {EPiC Series in Built Environment},
  volume    = {7},
  publisher = {EasyChair},
  bibsource = {EasyChair, https://easychair.org},
  issn      = {2632-881X},
  url       = {/publications/paper/V2W7},
  doi       = {10.29007/9cbz},
  pages     = {921-929},
  year      = {2026}}

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