IHI Corporation (20240313537). CONTROL DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD simplified abstract
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CONTROL DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD
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Toshinobu Arimura of Tokyo (JP)
CONTROL DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240313537 titled 'CONTROL DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD
The abstract describes a control device that supports the self-sustaining operation of a smart grid, including power generation, voltage control, and charge/discharge functions for storage batteries.
- The control device acquires generated and consumed power in the smart grid.
- It calculates the differential power between generated and consumed power.
- It determines the charge and discharge power of the second storage battery based on the differential power.
- It transmits charge and discharge commands to the second storage battery.
Potential Applications: - Energy management systems - Smart grid infrastructure - Renewable energy integration
Problems Solved: - Efficient power generation and consumption balancing - Optimal utilization of storage batteries - Voltage control in smart grid systems
Benefits: - Improved energy efficiency - Enhanced grid stability - Cost savings in energy management
Commercial Applications: Title: "Smart Grid Control Device for Efficient Energy Management" This technology can be used in utility companies, renewable energy plants, and industrial facilities to optimize power generation and consumption, leading to cost savings and improved grid performance.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the control device optimize charge and discharge operations of storage batteries? - The control device calculates the differential power in the smart grid to determine the optimal charge and discharge power for the second storage battery. 2. What are the key advantages of using this control device in a smart grid system? - The control device improves energy efficiency, grid stability, and overall cost-effectiveness of energy management.
Original Abstract Submitted
a control device supports self-sustaining operation of a smart grid which includes a power generation facility that performs power generation, a first storage battery that controls a voltage of the smart grid to be a target value, and a second storage battery that performs charge and discharge according to a charge and discharge command. the control device includes: an acquisition unit configured to acquire a generated power in the smart grid and a consumed power in the smart grid; a calculation unit configured to calculate a differential power that is a difference between the generated power and the consumed power; a determination unit configured to determine a charge and discharge power of the second storage battery using the differential power; and a control unit configured to transmit the charge and discharge command indicating the determined charge and discharge power of the second storage battery to the second storage battery.
