Heat tracing automatic switching device and method for outdoor actuating mechanism of thermal power plant in alpine region

By designing an automatic heat tracing device in a thermal power plant in a cold area, using a temperature sensing patrol and an intelligent control module to monitor and adjust the status of the heat tracing cable in real time, the problems of high energy consumption and slow response speed of the traditional heat tracing control system are solved, and efficient and intelligent heat tracing control is achieved.

CN119787609APending Publication Date: 2025-04-08HUANENG YIMIN COAL POWER CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202411620044.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-13
Publication Date
2025-04-08

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Technical Problem

In thermal power plants in high-altitude areas, traditional heat tracing control systems cannot effectively respond to temperature changes, resulting in high energy consumption and slow response speed, and lack of intelligent and fault detection mechanisms, making it difficult to achieve accurate temperature control and efficient heat tracing control.

Method used

An automatic heat tracing device for outdoor actuators in thermal power plants in high-altitude areas is designed, including a temperature monitoring alarm module, a processing module, a control module and a heat tracing module. The temperature is monitored in real time through a temperature sensing patrol and intelligently control the opening and closing of the heat tracing cable, record and analyze the operating data to optimize the heat tracing strategy, and automatically calibrate when the running time of the heat tracing cable exceeds the threshold.

Benefits of technology

It significantly reduces the energy consumption of the heat tracing system in high cold environments, improves the temperature response speed and the intelligent level of the system, and ensures the stable operation of equipment and efficient energy management.

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Abstract

The invention discloses a heat tracing automatic switching device and method for an outdoor actuating mechanism of a thermal power plant in an alpine region, and relates to the technical field of heat tracing control of power equipment. Based on the temperature of the outdoor execution mechanism, the control module selects opening and closing of the heat tracing cable; and selecting the working condition of the heat tracing cable according to the difference value between the temperature of the outdoor execution mechanism and a preset value. By monitoring the temperature data of the outdoor execution mechanism in real time and intelligently regulating and controlling the opening and closing of the heat tracing cable according to the preset working condition matrix, the energy consumption of the heat tracing system in the high and cold environment is remarkably reduced, and meanwhile, the temperature response speed and the intelligent level of the system are improved. By introducing an automatic calibration mechanism, when the running time of the heat tracing cable exceeds a set threshold value, the system can automatically adjust a preset temperature value and a working condition matrix, so that unnecessary heat tracing power output is reduced while normal running of equipment is guaranteed.
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Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of heat tracing control of electric power equipment, and in particular to an automatic heating start / stop device and method for outdoor actuators of thermal power plants in high-cold areas. Background Art

[0002] In modern thermal power plants, the normal operation of outdoor actuators directly affects the stability and reliability of the overall equipment, especially in high-cold areas, where low temperatures have an increasingly significant impact on the operation of outdoor actuators. Traditional means of cold protection for outdoor equipment mostly rely on constant heating systems to maintain the operability of the equipment at low temperatures. However, these methods usually output fixed power and lack flexible response to actual temperature changes, resulting in low operating efficiency and high energy consumption of heating cables, making it difficult to meet the dual needs of energy saving and precise control in high-cold environments. With the development of automation and intelligent control technology, some heating devices based on temperature sensor feedback have gradually emerged in the market. These devices can start and stop according to changes in ambient temperature to adapt to different temperature conditions. However, this type of technology still has bottlenecks such as insufficient intelligence, poor temperature response speed, and limited operating data analysis and optimization capabilities. It is difficult to achieve accurate temperature control and efficient heating control in the complex application environment of thermal power plants in high-cold areas.

[0003] Most existing heating control devices lack data recording and analysis functions, and cannot adjust the heating strategy in real time to adapt to the dynamic environment. In addition, traditional equipment generally lacks fault detection and alarm mechanisms, the system reliability is low, and it is difficult to achieve rapid response and automatic protection in the case of a sudden drop in temperature. In contrast, the present invention provides an automatic heating start-up and stop device for outdoor actuators of thermal power plants in high-cold areas, which is equipped with a temperature monitoring alarm module, a processing module, a control module and a heating module. Through the combination of a temperature patrol meter and an alarm system, the present invention can not only intelligently control the opening and closing of the heating cable according to actual temperature changes, but also record and analyze the temperature and heating status during operation, providing data support for future optimization of heating strategies. At the same time, the system of the present invention can automatically calibrate when the heating time exceeds a preset threshold, effectively avoiding energy waste and improving the durability and stability of the equipment. The design of this device comprehensively improves the deficiencies of the existing technology in terms of intelligence, energy saving and safety, and provides innovative technical support for the stable operation of thermal power plants in high-cold environments. Summary of the invention

[0004] In view of the above-mentioned problems, the present invention is proposed.

[0005] Therefore, the technical problem solved by the present invention is: automatically switching on and off the electric heating of the outdoor actuator according to the ambient temperature, and giving an alarm, and also adjusting the heating state of the heating unit by setting a control unit, so as to make precise temperature adjustment according to the ambient temperature changes of the outdoor actuator.

[0006] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention provides the following technical solutions: an automatic heating start-stop device for outdoor actuators of thermal power plants in high-cold areas, which comprises the following steps:

[0007] Monitoring and alarm module, processing module, control module and heating module.

[0008] The monitoring and alarm module is provided with a temperature sensor patrol instrument.

[0009] The processing module is connected to the temperature sensing patrol meter and is used to process the monitored temperature data and set a preset value.

[0010] The control module is connected to the processing module and is used to select the opening and closing of the heating cable;

[0011] The heating module is used for heating and keeping the outdoor actuator warm.

[0012] As a preferred solution of the automatic heating start-stop device for outdoor actuators of thermal power plants in high-cold areas described in the present invention, an alarm is provided in the monitoring and alarm module for selecting whether to issue an alarm message.

[0013] The temperature sensing patrol meter is used to monitor the temperature change of the required outdoor actuator.

[0014] Another object of the present invention is to provide a method for automatically switching on and off the heating of outdoor actuators in thermal power plants in high-cold areas. The method can intelligently control the opening and closing of the heating cable by real-time monitoring of the temperature data of the outdoor actuators and combining with a preset working condition matrix, thereby achieving precise temperature-controlled heating, solving the problems of high energy consumption, slow response speed and poor adaptability to environmental changes in the heating system in the prior art.

[0015] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention provides the following technical solutions: a method for automatically switching on and off the outdoor actuator of a thermal power plant in a high-cold area, comprising:

[0016] The temperature of the outdoor actuator is collected through a temperature sensor patrol meter; based on the temperature of the outdoor actuator, the control module selects the opening and closing of the heating cable; according to the difference between the temperature of the outdoor actuator and the preset value, the working condition of the heating cable is selected.

[0017] As a preferred solution of the automatic heating start-stop device for outdoor actuators of thermal power plants in high-cold areas described in the present invention, the control module selects the opening and closing of the heating cable, including that when the outdoor actuator temperature ΔW is lower than the temperature value W1, the control module controls the heating cable to start heating.

[0018] When the outdoor actuator temperature ΔW is lower than the temperature value W2, the alarm sends the low temperature information to the control center.

[0019] When the outdoor actuator temperature ΔW is higher than the temperature value W3, the control module controls the heating cable to turn off heating.

[0020] Among them, W1<W2<W3.

[0021] As a preferred solution of the automatic heating startup and shutdown device for outdoor actuators of thermal power plants in high-cold areas described in the present invention, the control module selects the opening and closing of the heating cable and also includes, during the process of starting and shutting down the heating device, recording each temperature change and the working status of the heating cable to form historical operation data, and optimizing the heating strategy through data analysis.

[0022] As a preferred solution of the automatic heating startup and shutdown device for outdoor actuators of thermal power plants in high-cold areas described in the present invention, the preset value is represented by W0.

[0023] As a preferred solution of the automatic heating start-stop device for outdoor actuators of thermal power plants in high-cold areas described in the present invention, the working conditions for selecting the heating cable include, when ΔW-W0≤W1, ​​selecting the first preset working condition matrix A1 as the working condition for the heating cable.

[0024] When W1<ΔW-W0≤W2, the second preset working condition matrix A2 is selected as the working condition of the heating cable.

[0025] When W2<ΔW-W0≤W3, the third preset working condition matrix A3 is selected as the working condition of the heating cable.

[0026] As a preferred solution of the automatic heating start-stop device for outdoor actuators of thermal power plants in high-cold areas described in the present invention, the selection of working conditions for the heating cable also includes setting an automatic start-stop calibration function, and automatically performing detection and calibrating the preset temperature value and the working condition matrix when the operating time of the heating cable exceeds the working time threshold.

[0027] A computer device comprises a memory and a processor, wherein the memory stores a computer program, and when the processor executes the computer program, the steps of the above-mentioned method for automatically switching on and off the outdoor actuator of a thermal power plant in a high-cold region for heating are implemented.

[0028] A computer-readable storage medium stores a computer program, which, when executed by a processor, implements the steps of the above-mentioned method for automatically switching on and off the outdoor actuator of a thermal power plant in a high-cold region.

[0029] Beneficial effects of the present invention: The present invention significantly reduces the energy consumption of the heating system in a cold environment by real-time monitoring of the temperature data of the outdoor actuator and intelligently controlling the opening and closing of the heating cable according to the preset working condition matrix, while improving the temperature response speed and the intelligence level of the system. By introducing an automatic calibration mechanism, when the operation time of the heating cable exceeds the set threshold, the system can automatically adjust the preset temperature value and the working condition matrix, thereby reducing unnecessary heating power output while ensuring the normal operation of the equipment. This method effectively overcomes the shortcomings of the heating system in the prior art, such as slow response to temperature changes, high energy consumption, and lack of fault detection and automatic optimization, making the device more efficient and stable in operation in a cold environment and having adaptive adjustment capabilities. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0030] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the accompanying drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other accompanying drawings can be obtained based on these accompanying drawings without paying creative work.

[0031] Figure 1 The overall framework diagram of the automatic heating startup and shutdown device for outdoor actuators of thermal power plants in high-cold areas provided by the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] Figure 2 The second embodiment of the present invention provides an overall flow chart of a method for automatically switching on and off the outdoor actuator of a thermal power plant in a high-cold region. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] In order to make the above-mentioned purposes, features and advantages of the present invention more obvious and easy to understand, the specific implementation methods of the present invention are described in detail below in conjunction with the drawings of the specification. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present invention, but not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary persons in the art without creative work should fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0034] Example 1, reference Figure 1 , which is an embodiment of the present invention, provides an automatic heating start-stop device for outdoor actuators of thermal power plants in high-cold areas, characterized in that:

[0035] Monitoring and alarm module 100 , processing module 200 , control module 300 and heating module 400 .

[0036] The monitoring and alarm module 100 is provided with a temperature sensor patrol instrument.

[0037] The processing module 200 is connected to the temperature sensor inspection instrument and is used to process the monitored temperature data and set a preset value.

[0038] The control module 300 is connected to the processing module and is used to select whether to turn the heating cable on or off.

[0039] The heating module 400 is used to heat and keep the outdoor actuator warm.

[0040] An alarm is set in the monitoring alarm module to choose whether to issue an alarm message.

[0041] The temperature sensor patrol meter is used to monitor the temperature changes of the required outdoor actuators.

[0042] Example 2, reference Figure 2 , which is an embodiment of the present invention, provides a method for automatically switching on and off the outdoor actuator heating device of a thermal power plant in a high-cold area, characterized in that:

[0043] S1: Collect the outdoor actuator temperature through the temperature sensor patrol meter.

[0044] S2: Based on the temperature of the outdoor actuator, the control module selects the opening and closing of the heating cable.

[0045] The control module selects the opening and closing of the heating cable, including when the outdoor actuator temperature ΔW is lower than the temperature value W1, the control module controls the heating cable to start heating.

[0046] When the outdoor actuator temperature ΔW is lower than the temperature value W2, the alarm sends the low temperature information to the control center.

[0047] When the outdoor actuator temperature ΔW is higher than the temperature value W3, the control module controls the heating cable to turn off heating.

[0048] Among them, W1<W2<W3.

[0049] The control module selects the opening and closing of the heating cable and also includes recording each temperature change and the working status of the heating cable during the start-up and shutdown of the heating device to form historical operation data and optimize the heating strategy through data analysis.

[0050] S3: Select the working condition of the heating cable according to the difference between the temperature of the outdoor actuator and the preset value.

[0051] The preset value is denoted as W0.

[0052] Selecting the working condition of the heating cable includes, when ΔW-W0≤W1, ​​selecting the first preset working condition matrix A1 as the working condition of the heating cable.

[0053] When W1<ΔW-W0≤W2, the second preset working condition matrix A2 is selected as the working condition of the heating cable.

[0054] When W2<ΔW-W0≤W3, the third preset working condition matrix A3 is selected as the working condition of the heating cable.

[0055] Selecting the working conditions of the heating cable also includes setting the automatic start and stop calibration function to automatically detect and calibrate the preset temperature value and working condition matrix when the operation time of the heating cable exceeds the working time threshold.

[0056] By introducing the concept of preset working condition matrix, the appropriate heating cable working condition is automatically selected according to the difference between the temperature and the preset value. Different temperature differences will activate different matrices, allowing the heating cable to work under the first, second or third conditions, thereby maintaining the equipment temperature with optimal power output under low temperature conditions. In addition, S3 also includes an automatic start and stop calibration function. When the operating time of the heating cable exceeds the set working time threshold, the system automatically detects and calibrates the preset temperature value and working condition matrix to ensure the continuous stability of the system in long-term operation. This step can effectively avoid the energy waste and equipment loss caused by the long-term operation of the heating cable, and further improve the reliability and energy efficiency management level of the system.

[0057] If the functions are implemented in the form of software functional units and sold or used as independent products, they can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium. Based on this understanding, the technical solution of the present invention, or the part that contributes to the prior art or the part of the technical solution, can be embodied in the form of a software product. The computer software product is stored in a storage medium, including several instructions for a computer device (which can be a personal computer, a server, or a network device, etc.) to perform all or part of the steps of the method described in each embodiment of the present invention. The aforementioned storage medium includes: U disk, mobile hard disk, read-only memory (ROM, Read-Only Memory), random access memory (RAM, Random Access Memory), disk or optical disk, etc., which can store program code.

[0058] The logic and / or steps represented in the flowchart or otherwise described herein, for example, can be considered as an ordered list of executable instructions for implementing logical functions, and can be embodied in any computer-readable medium for use by an instruction execution system, device or apparatus (such as a computer-based system, a system including a processor, or other system that can fetch instructions from an instruction execution system, device or apparatus and execute instructions), or in conjunction with such instruction execution systems, devices or apparatuses. For the purposes of this specification, "computer-readable medium" can be any device that can contain, store, communicate, propagate or transmit a program for use by an instruction execution system, device or apparatus, or in conjunction with such instruction execution systems, devices or apparatuses.

[0059] More specific examples of computer-readable media (a non-exhaustive list) include the following: an electrical connection with one or more wires (electronic device), a portable computer disk case (magnetic device), a random access memory (RAM), a read-only memory (ROM), an erasable and programmable read-only memory (EPROM or flash memory), an optical fiber device, and a portable compact disk read-only memory (CDROM). In addition, the computer-readable medium may even be a paper or other suitable medium on which the program is printed, since the program may be obtained electronically, for example, by optically scanning the paper or other medium, followed by editing, deciphering or, if necessary, processing in another suitable manner, and then stored in a computer memory.

[0060] It should be understood that the various parts of the present invention can be implemented by hardware, software, firmware or a combination thereof. In the above-mentioned embodiments, a plurality of steps or methods can be implemented by software or firmware stored in a memory and executed by a suitable instruction execution system. For example, if implemented by hardware, as in another embodiment, it can be implemented by any one of the following technologies known in the art or their combination: a discrete logic circuit having a logic gate circuit for implementing a logic function for a data signal, a dedicated integrated circuit having a suitable combination of logic gate circuits, a programmable gate array (PGA), a field programmable gate array (FPGA), etc.

[0061] It should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention rather than to limit it. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that the technical solutions of the present invention may be modified or replaced by equivalents without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the present invention, which should all be included in the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. Automatic heating start and stop device for outdoor actuators of thermal power plants in high-cold areas, characterized by: include: A monitoring and alarm module (100), a processing module (200), a control module (300), and a heating module (400); The monitoring and alarm module (100) is provided with a temperature sensor inspection instrument; The processing module (200) is connected to the temperature sensing patrol instrument and is used to process the monitored temperature data and set a preset value; The control module (300) is connected to the processing module and is used to select whether to turn on or off the heating cable; The heating module (400) is used for heating and heat preservation of the outdoor actuator.

2. The automatic heating start and stop device for outdoor actuators of thermal power plants in high-cold areas as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: An alarm is provided in the monitoring alarm module for selecting whether to issue an alarm message; The temperature sensing patrol meter is used to monitor the temperature change of the required outdoor actuator.

3. A method for using the automatic heating start and stop device for outdoor actuators of thermal power plants in high-cold areas as described in any one of claims 1 to 2, characterized in that: include: The temperature of the outdoor actuator is collected through a temperature sensor inspection instrument; Based on the temperature of the outdoor actuator, the control module selects the opening and closing of the heating cable; Select the working condition of the heating cable according to the difference between the temperature of the outdoor actuator and the preset value.

4. The method for automatically switching on and off the outdoor actuator of a thermal power plant in a high-cold region according to claim 3, characterized in that: The control module selects the opening and closing of the heating cable, including that when the outdoor actuator temperature ΔW is lower than the temperature value W1, the control module controls the heating cable to start heating; When the outdoor actuator temperature ΔW is lower than the temperature value W2, the alarm sends the low temperature information to the control center; When the outdoor actuator temperature ΔW is higher than the temperature value W3, the control module controls the heating cable to turn off heating; Among them, W1<W2<W3.

5. The method for automatically switching on and off the outdoor actuator of a thermal power plant in a high-cold region according to claim 4, characterized in that: The control module selects the opening and closing of the heating cable and also includes recording each temperature change and the working status of the heating cable during the start-up and shutdown of the heating device to form historical operation data and optimize the heating strategy through data analysis.

6. The method for automatically switching on and off the outdoor actuator of a thermal power plant in a high-cold region according to claim 5, characterized in that: The preset value is denoted as W0.

7. The method for automatically switching on and off the outdoor actuator of a thermal power plant in a high-cold region by tracing heat as claimed in claim 6, characterized in that: The selecting of the working condition of the heating cable includes, when ΔW-W0≤W1, ​​selecting the first preset working condition matrix A1 as the working condition of the heating cable; When W1<ΔW-W0≤W2, the second preset working condition matrix A2 is selected as the working condition of the heating cable; When W2<ΔW-W0≤W3, the third preset working condition matrix A3 is selected as the working condition of the heating cable.

8. The method for automatically switching on and off the outdoor actuator of a thermal power plant in a high-cold region by tracing heat as claimed in claim 7, characterized in that: The selection of the working conditions of the heating cable also includes setting an automatic start-stop calibration function, and automatically performing detection and calibrating the preset temperature value and the working condition matrix when the operating time of the heating cable exceeds the working time threshold.

9. A computer device comprising a memory and a processor, wherein the memory stores a computer program, wherein: When the processor executes the computer program, the steps of the method for automatic startup and shutdown of outdoor actuators of thermal power plants in high-cold areas according to any one of claims 3 to 8 are implemented.

10. A computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, characterized in that: When the computer program is executed by the processor, the steps of the method for automatically switching on and off the outdoor actuator of a thermal power plant in a high-cold area as described in any one of claims 3 to 8 are implemented.