Digital twin supports Itaipu dam safety

The CEASB V workshop, held on November 3, 2026, brought together professionals from Itaipu Parquetec, Itaipu Binacional, researchers and fellows linked to the partnership between the two institutions. During the event, the Digital Twin Applied to Dam Safety project was highlighted, resulting in a proof of concept (PoC) of a virtual 3D model of the plant’s spillway.

The solution gathers instrumentation data, simulation results, panoramic images and other relevant information in a single digital environment, facilitating safety analyses and risk assessments. The model was developed based on the knowledge accumulated over 18 years by the Advanced Center for Dam Solutions (CEASB) at Itaipu Parquetec, in collaboration with Itaipu Binacional.

The CEASB manager at Itaipu Parquetec explained that the goal is to consolidate methodologies, simulations and analyses already produced into a virtual space, expanding access to technical knowledge and enabling faster, more grounded evaluations. The civil engineer from the Civil Engineering and Architecture Division of Itaipu Binacional emphasized that the collaborative platform can improve integration among the different areas responsible for dam safety.

The PoC also generated a technical study that identified opportunities to enhance and expand the tool’s functionalities, indicating that the approach can incorporate new information sources and analytical resources to support the plant’s safety management.