Kabushiki kaisha toshiba (20240097472). POWER SUPPLY/DEMAND DEVICE, POWER GENERATION SYSTEM, AND CONTROL METHOD simplified abstract
Contents
- 1 POWER SUPPLY/DEMAND DEVICE, POWER GENERATION SYSTEM, AND CONTROL METHOD
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 POWER SUPPLY/DEMAND DEVICE, POWER GENERATION SYSTEM, AND CONTROL METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
POWER SUPPLY/DEMAND DEVICE, POWER GENERATION SYSTEM, AND CONTROL METHOD
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Yasuhiro Kanekiyo of Yokohama Kanagawa (JP)
Kenichirou Ogawa of Kawasaki Kanagawa (JP)
Tetsu Shijo of Setagaya Tokyo (JP)
POWER SUPPLY/DEMAND DEVICE, POWER GENERATION SYSTEM, AND CONTROL METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240097472 titled 'POWER SUPPLY/DEMAND DEVICE, POWER GENERATION SYSTEM, AND CONTROL METHOD
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a power supply/demand device that includes a virtual synchronous inverter and a storage battery. The virtual synchronous inverter is connected to a power system and controls the charging and discharging of the storage battery. It is capable of calculating a first standby time and performing control of the storage battery based on an operation instruction after the lapse of the standby time.
- Virtual synchronous inverter connected to power system
- Controls charging and discharging of storage battery
- Calculates first standby time and performs control based on operation instruction
Potential Applications
The technology described in the patent application could be applied in renewable energy systems, microgrids, and smart grid applications.
Problems Solved
1. Efficient management of power supply and demand 2. Integration of storage batteries into power systems
Benefits
1. Improved stability and reliability of power systems 2. Enhanced control over energy storage and distribution
Potential Commercial Applications
Optimized energy management systems for residential, commercial, and industrial settings.
Possible Prior Art
Prior art may include existing virtual synchronous inverters and energy storage systems used in power systems.
Unanswered Questions
How does the virtual synchronous inverter optimize the charging and discharging of the storage battery?
The article does not provide specific details on the optimization process carried out by the virtual synchronous inverter.
What are the potential limitations or drawbacks of using a virtual synchronous inverter in power systems?
The article does not address any potential limitations or drawbacks associated with the use of virtual synchronous inverters in power systems.
Original Abstract Submitted
according to one embodiment, a power supply/demand device includes a virtual synchronous inverter and a storage battery. the virtual synchronous inverter is connected to a power system. charging and discharging of the storage battery are controlled by the virtual synchronous inverter. the virtual synchronous inverter is connected to the power system in parallel with other inverters. the virtual synchronous inverter is capable of calculating a first standby time having any length and performing control of the storage battery corresponding to an operation instruction after a lapse of the first standby time, when receiving the operation instruction accompanied by output of power to the power system or input of power from the power system.
