Overview

Funnel2D and Funnel3D can be used to describe how a process narrows through successive stages from its starting point to its final result, while Pyramid2D and Pyramid3D can be used to represent the layers, significance, or priority order of a structure.

Key Difference Funnel provides a more direct answer to the question β€œhow much narrowing or loss occurs throughout the process?”, while Pyramid addresses the question β€œwhich level is more important or has higher priority?”. 3D depth is intended for visual presentation and does not, by itself, represent numerical magnitude.

Funnel2D β€” 2D Flow and Loss Visualization

Funnel2D displays data as a funnel that progresses from top to bottom and becomes narrower at each stage. Unlike a conventional X/Y time series, its purpose is to show how an initial value passes through successive stages of a process and is transformed into a smaller final result.

Basic Usage Logic

  • Theoretical, installed, or potential starting value.
  • Intermediate stages in the process.
  • Losses, limitations, or transformations.
  • Actual or finalized output.

Illustrative Funnel2D

Theoretical / Potential Power Available Power Actual Generation Net Grid Output

Two-dimensional flow narrowing as the stages progress.

Examples in Power Generation

  • Theoretical power β†’ net grid power: net output after auxiliary consumption and other losses.
  • Installed capacity β†’ actual generation: conversion of installed capacity into actual generation.
  • Generation plan β†’ market realization: planned generation versus actual generation reported by EPΔ°AŞ.
  • Emission reduction: process from potential reduction to actual reduction.
  • Failure detection β†’ resolution: detection, intervention, and resolution stages.

HPP Scenarios

  • Hydraulic potential β†’ turbine/generator conversion β†’ net electricity generation
  • Reservoir water β†’ available water β†’ turbine flow β†’ electricity
  • Installed capacity β†’ available capacity β†’ average actual power
  • Planned water use β†’ actual water use β†’ actual generation
  • Alarm β†’ failure β†’ intervention β†’ resolution
  • Run-of-river plants: hydraulic potential β†’ unused loss β†’ generation
  • Multi-unit HPPs: total installed capacity β†’ unit contributions β†’ plant output

Funnel3D β€” Depth-Enhanced Flow and Loss Visualization

Funnel3D preserves the flow and narrowing logic of Funnel2D while adding a perception of three-dimensional depth to the layers. It can be used on management and operational dashboards to enhance the visual presentation of energy conversion chains or losses.

Example Use Cases

  • Presenting the energy conversion chain on a management screen
  • Visually highlighting energy losses
  • Showing production losses caused by failures and maintenance in successive stages
  • HPP: water β†’ hydraulic energy β†’ mechanical energy β†’ electricity β†’ net output
  • Thermal power plants: fuel energy β†’ thermal energy β†’ mechanical energy β†’ electricity β†’ net generation
3D Usage Note Perspective and depth are intended for visual presentation. For precise numerical comparisons, actual values and units should also be displayed.

Pyramid2D β€” 2D Hierarchy and Prioritization

Pyramid2D represents a multi-layered hierarchy rather than a loss chain. The layers can represent significance, priority, contribution, or position within a process.

Illustrative Pyramid2D

Strategic Priority Operational Priority Details / Subsystems

Two-dimensional hierarchy with layers narrowing toward the top.

Examples in Power Generation

  • Plant β†’ unit β†’ major equipment β†’ subsystem hierarchy
  • Critical β†’ high β†’ medium β†’ low alarm priorities
  • Maintenance priority from equipment with greater production impact to equipment with lower impact
  • Hierarchy of HPP unit contributions to total generation
  • Reservoir β†’ available water β†’ flow rate β†’ turbine β†’ electricity
  • Priority order of water, capacity, availability, and generation factors
  • Loss hierarchy from high-impact losses to lower-impact losses
  • Revenue segments for peak, normal, and low-demand periods
  • Personnel competencies from critical expertise to supporting capabilities
  • Importance and intervention priority of HPP subsystems
Difference from Funnel2D Funnel2D focuses on β€œhow much has narrowed or remained?”, while Pyramid2D focuses on β€œwhich level is more important?”.

Pyramid3D β€” Depth-Enhanced Hierarchy and Impact Visualization

Pyramid3D preserves the hierarchical layers of Pyramid2D while adding perspective and a sense of depth. It can be particularly useful on management and dashboard screens to strengthen the visual distinction between levels.

Example Use Cases

  • Hierarchy of HPP unit contributions to total generation
  • Layering the impact of water resources on power generation
  • Priority order of capacity, availability, water, and loss factors
  • Maintenance priority and equipment criticality
  • Presenting personnel competencies from critical levels to supporting levels
  • Importance and intervention priority of HPP subsystems
  • Risk impact hierarchy
  • Prioritization pyramid for return on investment (ROI)
Balance Between Presentation and Analysis The 3D view visually strengthens the hierarchy; however, actual values should also be provided to ensure that numerical magnitudes are interpreted correctly.

Comparison

Type Primary Purpose Suitable Use 3D Contribution
Funnel2D Flow / narrowing Loss, conversion, plan-to-actual β€”
Funnel3D Visual presentation of flow Energy conversion, loss, maintenance impact Depth and emphasis
Pyramid2D Hierarchy / priority Alarm, maintenance, risk, subsystem β€”
Pyramid3D Visual presentation of hierarchy Risk, priority, ROI, critical equipment Depth and emphasis

Selection Approach in EOS LIVE DASH

  1. Flow question: Narrowing/loss from the starting point to the net result β†’ Funnel.
  2. Hierarchy question: Which level is critical or has priority β†’ Pyramid.
  3. Analytical screen: Use 2D when numerical comparability is important.
  4. Management/presentation screen: Use 3D when visual emphasis is important.
  5. Operational decision: The chart should be supported by actual values and units.
Data Interpretation The charts on this page are conceptual/illustrative visualizations. For actual plant performance, alarm, generation, or loss values, the real SCADA/database values obtained by EOS LIVE DASH should be used as the basis.
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