| Authentic | True |
| Course | AI/ML Capability Building |
| Name | Shailendra Bhardwaj |
| Date | September 8-12, 2025 |
| Organization | NTPC Ltd. |
| Coordinator | Prof. Vikram Vishal |
| Dean | Prof. Usha Ananthakumar |
Course Contents
- Foundations of AI in ESP – Concepts, benefits, and trends in energy, sustainability, and power. AI Vision & Data Fundamentals – Data preprocessing, feature engineering, and platforms like Python. Ethics & Security – Responsible AI and data protection in power systems.
- Supervised Learning – Regression and classification techniques for ESP applications.
- Unsupervised & Advanced ML – Clustering, dimensionality reduction, ensembles, KNN, and SVM. Time Series & Forecasting – Energy data analysis with traditional and AI-driven models.
- Deep Learning Models – Neural networks, CNNs, RNNs, and LSTMs for power optimization. AI in Power Applications – Predictive maintenance, combustion efficiency, solar forecasting, and pump reliability.
- Business & Case Studies – Load forecasting, intelligent grids, generative AI, and project lifecycle. Capstone Project – Team-based applied AI challenge with real-world ESP datasets.