In order to build a new power system with new energy as the main body

thermal power unit should undertake the new task of flexible operation and deep peak-regulating while maintaining power and heating supply.However

the conventional detection and communication technology is limited by the problems of poor real-time performance

slow transmission and high investment

which is difficult to support the new demand of thermal power units. Advanced detection technology and communication technology represented by 5G provide solid technical support for the state research

judgment and operation adjustment of thermal power units represented by boiler system by building a complete perceptual transmission chain

but they also face problems such as high construction investment

lack of professionals and standards. Only by setting out from the actual production

perfecting the mechanism and changing the concept

can the application effect of advanced detection and communication technology be realized. As an important part of smart power plant

the advanced detection and 5G technology will provide a solid foundation for improving the overall intelligent level of thermal power generation.