PORTABLE AIR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS AND APPARATUS

Abstract

Portable air distribution systems and devices are described. A portable air unit can be used to operate and / or assist in the operation of components / systems and provide air supply for critical instruments in a wide variety of industrial and commercial emergency environments. The portable air unit can supply air from an integrated, battery-powered air compressor, as well as critical power control, to one or more air-operated valves (AOVs) or instrument air control systems via one or more solenoids. The portable air unit can be configured, via an inverter and / or battery, to provide alternating current (AC) and / or direct current (DC) power, which can be used for diagnostic testing and / or other critical power needs.

Description

This application claims the benefit of U.S. application No. 17 / 069,451, filed on October 13, 2020, which is incorporated herein in its entirety. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Power plants (e.g., nuclear power plants, electric power plants, coal-fired power plants, etc.), industrial / commercial environments, and / or similar facilities may include a variety of critical components, subsystems, and safety functions that must be maintained in the event of a power / service outage or loss of air supply to prevent degradation or damage to safety. In cases of extreme accidents and / or natural disasters, power plants, industrial / commercial environments, and / or similar facilities may include specific temporary requirements for restoring electrical power, component operation, and / or system functionality to prevent damage and / or the situation from worsening.Power plants, industrial / commercial environments and / or similar settings may include / require backup generators that provide emergency power to large parts of the plant / facility equipment in the event of a loss of normal power supply and / or resulting instrument and / or control air. Preventing damage to or the worsening of an incident in a power plant, industrial / commercial environment, or similar setting may require more than simply restoring electrical power quickly. Preventing damage to or the worsening of an incident often requires a reliable air supply system to operate critical valves and control instruments. For example, power plants, industrial / commercial environments, and similar settings may contain numerous air-operated valves (AOVs) and other pneumatic components. During a power outage or related event, the air compressors that normally service these AOVs and other pneumatic components may be inoperable.Compressed air cylinders and other packaged forms of air must be properly regulated, for example, by reducing the air pressure, before being used to supply air-assisted valves (AOVs) and other pneumatic components. They are typically configured with complex electrically controlled solenoid valves that can be difficult to operate in an emergency. As a result, restoring power and / or air supply to AOVs and other pneumatic components can take several hours. Preventing damage to or exacerbating an incident in a power plant, industrial / commercial environment, or similar setting requires a rapid and effective power and air response. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It should be understood that both the general and detailed descriptions below serve as examples and explanations only and are not exhaustive. Systems and devices are provided. RQZfrnn / eznz / B / YiAi to protect various critical instruments, electrical control circuits, power circuits, and / or pneumatic circuits / components when a primary power source fails (e.g., a primary power supply is interrupted, etc.) by supplying air and / or power / electricity to these critical instruments, electrical control circuits, power circuits, and / or pneumatic circuits / components. A portable and / or directed independent air supply system can provide control and / or instrument air to the most critical instrumentation, electrical control circuits, power circuits, and / or pneumatic circuits / components, providing a layer of redundancy and / or safety. A portable air distribution system can supply air to any system or component that uses air and / or air pressure for power, control, and / or diagnostics. The portable air distribution system may include an integrated, battery-powered air compressor and produce an electrical output (e.g., 0-240 VAC, 125 VDC, etc.) for pneumatic valve solenoids (AOVs) to open, close, relocate, and / or perform similar functions. The portable air distribution system may also be configured with a power generation unit and / or system, providing an alternating current (AC) power output (e.g., a wall outlet) for auxiliary equipment, diagnostic systems, and / or lighting. The unique integration of a portable air unit powered by a DC battery with control and instrumentation power provides greater safety and productivity benefits for the operation, maintenance, and emergency evaluation of pneumatic components than any other known device, method, or system. This integration eliminates the need to move bulky, high-energy air cylinders, drive power, and instrument power. Portable air distribution systems and devices enable the operation and evaluation of various pneumatic components in novel, efficient, safe, and productive ways and configurations. Additional advantages will be set out in part in the description that follows or may arise from practice. These advantages can be implemented and obtained using the instruments and combinations specifically mentioned in the appended claims. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES The accompanying figures, which are incorporated into and form part of this descriptive report, illustrate examples and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the systems and apparatus described herein. Figure 1 illustrates an example system for portable air distribution; Figure 2 illustrates an example system for portable emergency air and power distribution; and Figure 3 illustrates a block diagram of an example computing device for the "QZfrnn / eznz / B / YiAi portable emergency air and power distribution. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Before disclosing and describing the systems and devices herein, it should be understood that the methods and systems are not limited to specific components or particular implementations. It should also be understood that the terminology used herein is solely for the purpose of describing particular examples and is not intended to be exhaustive. As used in the specification and accompanying claims, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” include their plural referents unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Intervals may be expressed herein as from “approximately” a particular value and / or to “approximately” another particular value. When an interval is expressed in this way, another example includes from a particular value and / or to another particular value. Similarly, when values ​​are expressed as approximations, the use of the prefix “approximately” implies that the particular value constitutes another example. It is further understood that the endpoints of each interval are meaningful both in relation to and independently of the other endpoint. “Optional” or “optionally” means that the event or circumstance described below may or may not take place, and that the description includes examples where such event or circumstance takes place as well as examples where it does not. Throughout the description and claims of this specification, the term “comprises” and variations thereof, such as “comprising” and “include,” mean “includes in a non-exhaustive manner” and are not intended to exclude, for example, other components, wholes, or steps. “Example” means “an example of” and is not intended to express an indication of a preferred or ideal example. “Such as” is not used restrictively but for explanatory purposes. This document describes components that can be used to implement the systems described herein. These and other components are described herein, and it is understood that when combinations, subsets, interactions, groups, etc., of these components are described, while specific references to each of the various individual and collective combinations and permutations may not be explicitly stated, each is specifically described and considered herein for all systems and devices. This applies to all examples in this application, including, but not limited to, the steps in the methods described herein. Therefore, if a variety of additional steps can be carried out, it is understood that each of these additional steps can be carried out with any specific example or combination of examples of the methods described herein. The systems and apparatus herein may be more easily understood by reference to the following description of preferred examples and the examples included herein, and to the Figures and their preceding and following descriptions. «QZfrnn / eznz / B / YiAi The systems and devices are described below with reference to block diagrams and flowcharts of methods, systems, devices, and products of computer programs. It is understood that each block in the block diagrams and flowcharts, and combinations of blocks in the block diagrams and flowcharts, respectively, can be implemented by instructions in computer programs. These instructions in the computer program can be loaded into a general-purpose computer, a special-purpose computer, or other programmable data-processing device to produce a machine, such that the instructions executed in the computer or other programmable data-processing device create a means of implementing the functions specified in the block or blocks of the flowchart. These computer program instructions can also be stored in computer-readable memory that can cause a computer or other programmable data-processing device to function in a particular way, such that the instructions stored in the computer's readable memory produce a manufactured item, including the computer-readable instructions to implement the function specified in the block or flowchart blocks.The instructions of the computer program can also be loaded into a computer or other programmable data processing device to cause a series of operational steps to be performed on the computer or other programmable device to produce a computer-implemented process such that the instructions executed on the computer or other programmable device provide steps to implement the functions specified in the block(s) of the flowchart. Therefore, the blocks in block diagrams and flowcharts support combinations of means to perform the specified functions, combinations of steps to perform the specified functions, and program instruction means to perform the specified functions. It will also be understood that each block in block diagrams and flowcharts, as well as combinations of blocks in block diagrams and flowcharts, can be implemented by computer systems based on special-purpose hardware that performs the specified functions or steps, or by combinations of computer instructions and special-purpose hardware. A portable air distribution system and / or apparatus can be used to protect various critical instruments, electrical control circuits, power circuits, and / or pneumatic circuits / components when a primary power source fails (e.g., a primary power supply interruption, etc.). The portable air distribution system and / or apparatus can supply air and / or power / electricity to various critical instruments, electrical control circuits, power circuits, and / or pneumatic circuits / components. A portable air distribution system can provide both emergency and non-emergency air supply to critical valves and components. For example, a portable air distribution system can supply air to any system or component that uses air and / or air pressure for power, control, and / or diagnostics. The portable air distribution system may include an integrated, battery-powered air compressor and produce an electrical output (e.g., 0-240 VAC, 125 VDC, etc.) for pneumatic valve solenoids (AOVs) to open, close, relocate, and / or perform similar functions. The portable air distribution system may be configured with a power generation unit and / or system, providing alternating current (AC) power (e.g., a power outlet) for auxiliary equipment, diagnostic systems, and / or lighting. Figure 1 illustrates an example system 100 for portable air distribution. System 100 can be configured as separate components / devices and / or as a single device. System 100 comprises portable air supply components with an integrated instrument and AC / DC control power supply for the effective and efficient operation and control of critical components and subsystems in and / or within power plants (e.g., nuclear power plants, electric power plants, coal-fired power plants, etc.), industrial / commercial environments, and / or similar settings. System 100 can be configured, for example, on / with a wheeled platform / container configured to mount at least: a battery 104, an inverter 106, a compressor 101, an air tank 103, and an air pressure regulator 115. To provide emergency and / or non-emergency air supply, system 100 may include compressor 101 (e.g., DC compressor, AC compressor, etc.). Compressor 101 may be, for example, a tankless, continuous-duty air compressor. Compressor 101 may be, for example, an air compressor with a capacity of at least 1.5 ft³ / min. Compressor 101 can be electrically coupled to battery 104. Battery 104 can include one or more batteries configured to store and / or provide energy (e.g., a power supply). Battery 104 can include one or more rechargeable and / or non-rechargeable batteries. Battery 104 can be, for example, a lithium-ion (Li+) battery, a lead-acid (Pb) battery, a lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) battery, or any other type of rechargeable battery. Battery 104 can provide, for example, DC power. Battery 104 can be configured and / or rated for a voltage, such as 12 V, 24 V, 48 V, 125 V, 250 V, 400 V, and / or similar voltages. Battery 104 can be configured and / or rated for an output current. For example, battery 104 can produce 5 A, 50 A, 150 A, 300 A, etc. In one example configuration, battery 104 can be 12.8 V, 100 ampere-hours (Ah).The 104 battery can be configured and / or rated for any voltage and / or current characteristic. Battery 104 can receive electricity, voltage, and / or power from a charger 105. For example, battery 104 can be electrically coupled to charger 105. Charger 105 can be, for example, a 20 A, 14.4 V LiFePO4 charger. Charger 105 can be configured and / or rated for any voltage and / or current characteristic. Charger 105 can include an AC cable for connecting to an AC power source when charging (e.g., supplying electricity, voltage, power, etc.) battery 104. «QZfrnn / eznz / B / YiAi Battery 104 can receive and / or store electricity, voltage, and / or power from an inverter 106. For example, battery 104 can be electrically coupled to the inverter 106. Battery 104 can supply electricity, voltage, and / or power to the inverter 106. The inverter 106 can be any device capable of converting AC power to DC power, as well as DC power to DC power. The inverter 106 can be a rectifier. The inverter 104 can be, for example, a 500 W inverter. The inverter 106 can be configured and / or rated for any current characteristic. The inverter 106 can receive electricity, voltage, and / or power from a source via an electrical connector 107. Inverter 106 can receive DC power from a battery 104. For example, inverter 106 can receive 12 VDC, 24 VDC, 48 VDC, 72 VDC, as well as voltages in the range of 100 VDC to 800 VDC. Inverter 106 can invert (i.e., convert) the received DC power into AC power. Inverter 106 can supply the inverted AC power. For example, inverter 106 can supply 110 VDC, 120 VAC, 208 VAC three-phase, 480 VAC three-phase, or any suitable output. Inverter 106 can supply the inverted AC power to a system component 100 and / or an external component / device. For example, inverter 106 may include an internal transfer switch. The internal transfer switch may be capable of supplying the inverted AC power to a system component 100 and / or an external component / device. Inverter 106 may include, for example, a first power connection configured to supply DC power to and receive DC power from battery 104. Inverter 106 may include, for example, a second power connection configured to receive external AC power from an external power source. Inverter 106 may include, for example, a third power connection configured to supply AC power to one or more loads. Inverter 106 may be configured to, for example, receive DC power from a first power connection, invert the received DC power to AC power, and supply AC power to the third power connection. For example, Inverter 106 may supply AC power from both the second and third power connections.The inverter 106 is capable of switching (for example, automatically) between the connection, input, and / or similar power sources of a system component 100 and / or external device / component to maintain a constant output. The inverter 106 can provide continuous DC to AC power. For example, the inverter 106 can provide 500 W of continuous DC to AC power (and / or 1000 watts peak power). The 106 inverter may include one or more AC power outlets and / or one or more fast-charging USB ports. The 106 inverter may also include one or more indicators that display its status. For example, the 106 inverter may include one or more lights and / or displays that indicate the inverter's status. In one example configuration, the lights comprise light-emitting diodes (LEDs). Compressor 101 can be electrically coupled to battery 104 and / or inverter 106. Compressor 101 can receive electricity, voltage, and / or power from battery 104 and / or inverter 106. Compressor 101 can generate compressed air and / or airflow. Compressor 101 can include a check valve 102 to control the flow of air (and / or fluid) from compressor 101. Compressor 101 can generate compressed air and / or airflow that is at least partially controlled by the check valve 102 and supplied to a tank 103 (e.g., an air tank, etc.). Compressor 101 can be coupled to tank 103 by means of an air inlet 111 of tank 103. Compressor 101 can be coupled to air inlet 111 by means of one or more quick-connect (QC) fittings / sockets. Tank 103 may be, for example, a half-gallon tank and / or a tank of any other dimensions. Tank 103 may include one or more components to control the flow of air (and / or fluid) within tank 103. For example, tank 103 may include a drain valve 107, a safety relief valve 108, and / or a pressure switch 109. The drain valve 107 and / or safety relief valve 108 can be used to drain / release air from tank 103, for example, when the air pressure reaches a certain or preset level. The pressure switch 109 can operate an electrical contact when a set pressure is reached in tank 103. The switch can be designed to make contact when the pressure rises or falls. For example, the pressure switch 109 can be electrically coupled to an on / off switch 110 for the compressor 101. The pressure switch 109 can be used to automatically turn the compressor on / off, via an on / off switch 110, when the pressure inside tank 103 reaches a certain or preset level. For example, the pressure switch 109 can be activated when the air pressure inside the tank is between 90 and 105 PSI or similar.To determine the air pressure inside tank 103, tank 103 can be configured with or connected to a tank pressure gauge 111 (e.g., a dial indicator, etc.). The tank pressure gauge 111, the compressor 103, and / or any other system component 100 can be electrically coupled to one or more circuit breakers, relays, power switches, and / or the like to regulate and / or control electricity, voltage, and / or power from the battery 104, the inverter 106, the charger 105, and / or any other system component 100. Tank 103 can be configured with, or coupled to, one or more quick-connect (QC) untreated air ports, such as a QC port 112. The QC port 112 can be coupled to a pneumatic valve solenoid connector (AOV) and / or similar. Tank 103 can be configured with and / or coupled to an air-regulated control circuit 113. The air-regulated control circuit 113 may include a tank air relief valve 114, a pressure regulator 115, an air pressure gauge 116, an air vent 117, a quick-connect pneumatic outlet port 118, an air hose 119, and a manual valve 120. The tank air relief valve 114 allows air to be released (e.g., vented, etc.) from tank 103. The air pressure regulator 115 allows the air pressure in tank 103 to be reduced, for example, from high pressure to a lower, controlled outlet pressure. The air pressure regulator 115 can maintain a constant outlet pressure, for example, when the air pressure in tank 103 fluctuates. The air pressure gauge 116 can be used to determine the air pressure. RQznnn / Qznz / E / YiAi regulated by pressure regulator 115. The air bleeder 117 can be used to release trapped air, for example, air trapped in any hose and / or connector of the pneumatic control circuit 113. The air-regulated control circuit 113 can control / manage the flow of compressed air according to one or more control parameters to operate critical control valves and instrumentation. The air-regulated control circuit 113 can provide control and instrument air for critical components, for example, within a power plant (e.g., a nuclear power plant, electric power plant, coal-fired power plant, etc.), industrial / commercial environment, and / or similar settings. For example, the pneumatic outlet port QC 118 can be coupled to a pneumatic valve solenoid connector (AOV) and / or similar device to supply compressed air to one or more critical components and / or devices.The pneumatic outlet port QC 118 can provide air / air pressure, for example, from 0-250 PSL. The pneumatic outlet port QC 118 can provide air / air pressure that can be passed through, for example, air hose 119 and / or manual valve 120. The pneumatic outlet port QC 118 and / or manual valve 120 can be coupled / connected to a solenoid connector of a pneumatic valve (AOV) and / or similar. The unique integration of the System 100 for portable air distribution provides greater safety and productivity benefits for the operation, maintenance, and evaluation of air components than any known device, method, or system. This integration eliminates the need to move bulky, high-energy air cylinders, drive power, and instrument power, thus simplifying operation. The System 100 for portable air distribution enables the operation and evaluation of various pneumatic components in novel, efficient, safe, and productive ways and configurations. Figure 2 illustrates a System 200 for air distribution and / or portable power generation / supply. The System 200 comprises portable air supply components with an integrated instrument and AC / DC control power supply to effectively and efficiently operate and control critical components and subsystems of and / or within power plants (e.g., nuclear power plants, electric power plants, coal-fired power plants, etc.), industrial / commercial environments, and / or similar settings. The System 200 can provide lighting and AC power to operate backup equipment, such as computers / computing devices, communication equipment, diagnostic / evaluation equipment, and / or similar devices. In one configuration, the System 200 can be used with any device / component from System 100. System 200 may include a generator 202, an inverter 204, a battery 206, a distribution center 208, a direct current (DC) compressor 260, an air-regulated control circuit 262, and a light source 264. In addition, System 200 comprises an apparatus 250. The apparatus 250 may include the inverter 204 and the battery 206. Furthermore, the apparatus 250 may include and / or be configured with any device / component of System 100. Generator 202 can be any generator capable of providing power. For example, generator 202 can be capable of alternating current (AC). Generator 202 can provide between 100 VAC and 250 VAC, as well as higher voltages. For example, generator 202 can provide 120 VAC and / or 240 VAC. Generator 202 can operate on any suitable fuel, such as gasoline, diesel, liquefied propane gas (LPG), natural gas, etc. Generator 202 can operate on two or more fuels. For example, generator 202 can be capable of running on both gasoline and LPG. Generator 202 can be capable of switching between two fuels, either manually or automatically. As an example, generator 202 can default to running on gasoline stored in a fuel tank associated with generator 202. When generator 202 runs out of gasoline in the fuel tank, generator 202 can switch to LPG.As another example, generator 202 can switch between two or more LPG tanks connected to it. That is, when one of the two or more LPG tanks runs out, generator 202 can switch, either manually or automatically, to a second one. Generator 202 can supply (for example, produce) power to inverter 204 via a 220V electrical connection. For example, generator 202 can supply AC power to inverter 204 via the 220V electrical connection. Additionally, generator 202 can supply power to distribution center 208 via both the 220V and 226V electrical connections. In other words, generator 202 can bypass inverter 204 and supply power directly to distribution center 208. Inverter 204 can be any device capable of converting AC power to DC power, as well as DC power to DC power. For example, inverter 204 can be a rectifier. Inverter 204 can receive power from generator 202 via electrical connection 222. For example, inverter 204 can receive AC power from generator 202 via electrical connection 222. Inverter 204 can supply the received AC power to distribution center 208 via electrical connection 226. Inverter 204 can convert the received AC power to DC power. Inverter 204 can supply (for example, produce an output of) DC power to battery 206 via electrical connection 224. For example, inverter 204 can charge battery 206 via electrical connection 224. Inverter 204 can charge battery 206 while simultaneously supplying AC power to distribution center 208.In other words, inverter 204 is capable of charging battery 206, while simultaneously supplying power to distribution center 208. In addition, inverter 204 can receive DC power from battery 206. For example, inverter 204 can receive 12 VDC, 24 VDC, 48 VDC, 72 VDC, as well as voltages in the range of 100 VDC to 800 VDC. Inverter 204 can invert (e.g., convert) the received DC power into AC power. Inverter 204 can supply the inverted AC power. For example, inverter 204 can supply 110 VAC, 120 VAC, 208 VAC three-phase, 480 VAC three-phase, or any suitable output. Inverter 204 can supply the inverted AC power to the distribution center 208 via an electrical connection 224. For example, inverter 204 may include an internal transfer switch. The internal transfer switch may be able to provide an AC power output to the distribution center 208 between electrical connection 220 (e.g., supplied by generator 202) and electrical connection 222 (e.g., supplied by battery 206).In other words, the inverter 204 is capable of switching (for example, automatically) between power inputs received from the generator 202, via electrical connection 220, and from the battery 206, via electrical connection 222, to maintain a constant output to the distribution center 208, via electrical connection 224. The inverter 204 may include one or more indicators that show its status. For example, the inverter 204 may include one or more lights and / or displays that indicate the inverter's status. In one example embodiment, the lights comprise light-emitting diodes (LEDs). The 206 battery can be one or more batteries configured to both store and deliver stored energy. The 206 battery can provide DC power. It can have an associated voltage, such as 12V, 24V, 48V, 125V, 250V, 400V, etc. Additionally, the 206 battery can have an output current. For example, the 206 battery can provide 5A, 50A, 150A, 300A, etc. In one example, the 206 battery could be a 12V battery with a rated output of up to 150A. In another example, the 206 battery could be a 24V battery with a rated output of up to 300A. As someone skilled in the art will appreciate, the 206 battery can have any voltage and / or current characteristics. Battery 206 can be any battery, such as rechargeable or non-rechargeable batteries. It can be a lithium-ion (Li+) battery, a lead-acid (Pb) battery, a lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) battery, or any other type of rechargeable battery. Battery 206 includes an auxiliary output 210. This auxiliary output 210 is capable of receiving and / or supplying DC power to another device. For example, a device capable of operating on DC power can be connected to auxiliary output 210. For instance, a light can be connected to auxiliary output 210. Similarly, a device capable of supplying DC power can be connected to auxiliary output 210. For example, a battery maintenance charger can be connected to auxiliary output 210 to charge battery 206. Battery 206 can be one or more batteries configured to store energy from inverter 204. For example, battery 206 can receive energy from inverter 204 via electrical connection 222 and store that energy. In other words, inverter 204 can charge battery 206 via electrical connection 222. Furthermore, battery 206 can supply energy to inverter 204. For example, battery 206 can discharge (i.e., supply energy) to inverter 204 via electrical connection 222. Therefore, battery 206 is capable of both receiving energy from inverter 204 and supplying energy to inverter 204. Distribution center 208 can receive energy from generator 202 via electrical connections 222 and 228. Additionally, distribution center 208 can receive energy from the inverter via electrical connection 226.The distribution center 208 may comprise two or more outputs 212a,b, and an auxiliary 214. Distribution center 208 can provide AC power to outlets 212a,b. For example, distribution center 208 can provide between 100-250 VAC power to outlets 212a,b. Outlets 212a,b provide power to two or more devices that supply power to 216a,b. GQznnn / Qznz / E / YiAi Specifically, outlet 212a can supply power to device 216a via electrical connection 228, and outlet 212b can supply power to device 216b via electrical connection 230. In one example, electrical connections 228 and 230 comprise cables connected to the distribution center 208 and the devices 216a and 216b. The devices 216a and 21b can provide a variety of different power outputs. For example, the devices 216a and 216b can supply both AC and DC power simultaneously.The power output provided by the 216a,b power supply devices can be between 0-260 VDC, such as 24 VDC, 48 VDC, or 125 VDC, as well as 0-250 VGA, such as 120 VAC, 240 VGA, or any suitable DC and / or AC output. The 216a,b power supply devices may include more than one output port associated with each device, allowing them to power multiple devices simultaneously. Distribution 208 may include an auxiliary 214. The auxiliary 214 may supply power to one or more additional devices via an outlet connection 215. For example, the auxiliary 214 may connect distribution center 208 to another distribution center. In other words, the auxiliary 214 provides distribution center 208 with the ability to supply power to one or more additional distribution centers to provide additional devices 216a,b. That is, the auxiliary 214 may include the ability to function as a pass-through that matches the AC input voltage supplied to distribution center 208. The auxiliary 214 may provide 120 VAC, 240 VAC, and / or any AC power output. The auxiliary 214 may be an auxiliary outlet to supply power to an auxiliary device, such as a light, a power tool, or any other electrical device.As another example, auxiliary 214 can be an interface (e.g., a display, a light, etc.) that provides information associated with distribution center 208. As a further example, auxiliary 214 can be an input / output (I / O) interface for communicating with one or more of the additional electronic devices. Although the 220-230 electrical connections are shown as direct connections between the various components of the 200 system for ease of explanation, a person skilled in the art will appreciate that the 220-230 electrical connections may comprise additional components, such as resistors, circuit breakers, switches, and so forth. The 264 light source can be electrically coupled to a system power source. For example, the 264 light source can be coupled to an inverter, AC-to-DC converter, and / or system battery. The 264 light source can be an intelligent self-diagnostic device to mitigate and / or eliminate resource-intensive lighting. The 264 light source can provide intense illumination and focus for both emergency and non-emergency situations. To provide an emergency and non-emergency air supply, the DC 260 compressor "QZfrnn / eznz / B / YiAi" can be electrically coupled to battery 206. The DC 260 compressor can also be electrically coupled to another system power source, such as inverter 204, an AC-to-DC converter, and / or similar devices. The DC 260 compressor can include a continuous-duty, tankless air compressor. The DC 260 compressor can include any DC air compressor. The DC 260 compressor can be coupled to the air-regulated control circuit 262. The air-regulated control circuit 262 can be used to control the system's air output. For example, when the air pressure in the DC 260 air compressor reaches a predetermined point, the pressure below one or more pistons may be sufficient to overcome a spring (or similar mechanism), causing the valve to move (e.g., close). The valve's movement reduces the amount of air output from the system (air-regulated control circuit 262). When the valve closes, it prevents one or more pistons from introducing more air into the air-regulated control circuit 262, and all the air that passes through the valve is then drawn from the air-regulated control circuit 262 as outlet air / air pressure. The air-regulated control circuit 262 can produce an air output / air pressure, for example, of 0-250 PSI. The one or more pistons of the air-regulated control circuit 262 may include one or more oil-controlled pistons that mitigate and / or prevent oil from entering the air supply. The air-regulated control circuit 262 may include one or more coupling elements (not shown) that are universally configured to couple to the solenoid connector of a pneumatic valve (AOV) and / or similar device. The air-regulated control circuit 262 can control / manage the flow of compressed air received from the DC compressor 260 according to one or more control parameters. The unique integration of the System 200 for portable air distribution provides greater safety and productivity benefits for the operation, maintenance, and emergency evaluation of air components than any known device, method, or system. This integration eliminates the need to move bulky, high-energy air cylinders, drive power, and instrument power. The System 200 for portable air distribution enables the operation and evaluation of various pneumatic components in novel, efficient, safe, and productive ways and configurations. Figure 3 shows an example system 300. The inverter 106, the inverter 204 and / or the distribution center 208 can be a computer 301 as shown in Figure 3. The computer 301 may comprise one or more processors 303, a system memory 312, and a bus 313 that couples various system components, including the one or more processors 303 to the system memory 312. In the case of multiple processors 303, the computer 301 may use parallel computing. The bus 313 is one or more of several possible types of bus structures, including a memory bus or memory controller, a peripheral bus, a graphics accelerator port, or a local bus that uses a variety of bus architectures. «QZfrnn / eznz / B / YiAi Computer 301 can operate on and / or comprise a variety of computer-readable (e.g., non-transient) media. Readable media can be any available media that can be accessed by Computer 301 and can include both volatile and non-volatile, removable and non-removable media. System memory 312 has computer-readable media in the form of volatile memory, such as random-access memory (RAM), and / or non-volatile memory, such as read-only memory (ROM). System memory 312 can store data such as power and airflow data 307 and / or program modules, such as the operating system 305 and power and airflow software 306, which can be accessed and / or executed by one or more processors 303. Computer 301 may also have other removable / non-removable, volatile / non-volatile computer storage media. Figure 3 shows mass storage device 304, which can provide non-volatile storage of computer code, computer-readable instructions, data structures, program modules, and other data for computer 301. Mass storage device 304 may be a hard disk, a removable magnetic disk, a removable optical disk, magnetic cassettes or other magnetic storage devices, flash memory cards, CD-ROMs, digital versatile discs (DVDs) or other optical storage, random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), electronically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), and the like. Any number of program modules can be stored on mass storage device 304, such as the operating system 305 and the power and airflow software 306. Each of the operating system 305 and the power and airflow software 306 (or some combination thereof) can include elements of the program modules and the power and airflow software 306. The power and airflow software 307 can also be stored on mass storage device 304. The power and airflow software 307 can be stored in any one or more databases known in the art. Such databases can be DB2®, Microsoft® Access, Microsoft® SQL Server, Oracle®, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and similar databases. The databases can be centralized or distributed across multiple locations within the network 315. A user can enter commands and information into the computer 301 by means of an input device (not shown). Examples of such input devices include, but are not limited to, a keyboard, pointing device (e.g., mouse, remote control), microphone, joystick, scanner, tactile input devices such as gloves or other body coverings, motion sensor, and the like. These and other input devices may connect to one or more processors 303 through a human-machine interface 302 that couples to the bus 313, but they may also connect via other interface and bus structures, such as a parallel port, game port, IEEE 1394 port (also known as a FireWire port), serial port, network adapter 308, and / or a universal serial bus (USB). Display device 311 can also be connected to bus 313 via an interface, such as a display adapter 309. It is envisaged that computer 301 may include more than one display adapter 309, and computer 301 may include more than one display device 311. Display device 311 may be a monitor, an LCD (liquid crystal display), a light-emitting diode (LED) display, a television, smart glasses, smart glass, and / or a projector. In addition to display device 311, other output peripherals may be components such as speakers (not shown) and a printer (not shown) that can be connected to computer 301 via input / output interface 310. Any stage and / or result of the methods may produce an output (or cause to produce an output) in any form to an output device.This output can be any form of visual representation, including, but not limited to, text, graphics, animation, audio, touch, and similar formats. The 311 display device and the 301 computer can be part of one or more separate devices. Computer 301 can operate in a network environment by using logical connections to one or more remote computing devices 314a,b,c. A remote computing device can be a personal computer, a computing station (e.g., workstation), a portable computer (e.g., laptop, mobile phone, tablet), a smart device (e.g., smartphone, smartwatch, activity tracker, smart wearable, smart accessory), a monitoring and / or security device, a server, a router, a network computer, a peer device, an edge device, etc. The logical connections between computer 301 and a remote computing device 314a,b,c can be made by means of a network 315, such as a general local area network (LAN) and / or wide area network (WAN). Such network connections can be made using a network adapter 308.The 308 network adapter can be deployed in both wired and wireless environments. These network environments are conventional and common in homes, offices, corporate computer networks, intranets, and the Internet. Application programs and other executable program components, such as the information system 305, are shown herein as separate blocks, although it is known that such programs and components reside at various times on different storage components of the computing device 301, and are executed by the computer's one or more processors 303. An implementation of power and airflow 306 may be stored or sent through some form of computer-readable medium. Any of the methods described may be accomplished by means of processor-executable instructions contained on computer-readable media. Although specific configurations have been described, the scope is not intended to be limited to the specific configurations set out, as the configurations herein are intended to be possible in all respects rather than restrictive. Unless expressly stated otherwise, no method set forth herein is intended to be construed as requiring that its steps be carried out in a specific order. Accordingly, where a method claim does not actually state that its steps must follow a particular order, or where the claims or descriptions do not specifically state that the steps must be limited to a specific order, no order is intended to be inferred in any way. This applies to all possible unexpressed bases of interpretation, including: matters of logic concerning the arrangement of steps or operational flow; simple meanings derived from grammatical arrangement or punctuation; and the number or type of items described in the specification. It will be evident to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations can be made without deviating from the spirit or scope. Other configurations will become apparent to those skilled in the art from consideration of the descriptive report and the practice described herein. The descriptive memorandum and the configurations described are intended to be considered only as examples, where the true scope and spirit are indicated by the claims below.

Claims

1. An apparatus comprising: one or more batteries; an inverter coupled to the one or more batteries, wherein the inverter comprises one or more power connections and one or more outputs; a direct current (DC) air compressor coupled to the one or more batteries and to the inverter, wherein the DC air compressor is configured to receive power from one or more of: the one or more batteries or the inverter; an air tank configured to: receive compressed air from the DC compressor; and an air pressure regulator configured to: control a release of compressed air from the air tank by means of one or more coupling elements.

2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the one or more batteries comprise DC batteries.

3. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the one or more batteries comprise one or more lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries or lead-acid (Pb) batteries.

4. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein at least one of the one or more batteries comprises an auxiliary port for providing external DC power or for receiving external DC power.

5. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein at least one of the one or more batteries is configured to receive DC power from a battery charger.

6. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the inverter is further configured to produce a continuous DC to alternating current (AC) power output in the range of 0 W to 500 W.

7. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein one or more outlets comprise 120 VAC outlets.

8. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the DC compressor is further configured to produce a compressed air output in the range of 0 ft3 / min to 1.5 ft3 / min.

9. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the air tank comprises a capacity of 1.5 gallons.

10. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the one or more coupling elements are configured to couple to one or more solenoids of a pneumatic valve (AOV).

11. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the one or more coupling elements comprise one or more quick connect (QC) output ports.

12. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising one or more light emitting diodes (LEDs) configured to indicate the inverter status.

13. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a wheeled container RQZfrnn / eznz / B / YiAi configured to mount at least: one or more batteries, the inverter, the DC air compressor, the air tank, and the air pressure regulator.

14. The apparatus of claim 13, wherein the wheeled container is further configured to mount a lighting apparatus, wherein the lighting apparatus is configured to provide ambient light.

15. An apparatus comprising: one or more batteries; a direct current (DC) air compressor coupled to the one or more batteries, wherein the DC air compressor is configured to produce a compressed air output; an air control unit configured to: receive compressed air, and produce an output, by means of one or more coupling elements, of the compressed air according to one or more control parameters; an inverter coupled to the one or more batteries, wherein the inverter comprises: a first power connection configured to supply DC power to the one or more batteries and receive DC power from them, a second power connection configured to receive external AC power from an external power source, a third power connection configured to supply AC power to one or more loads, an inverter module configured to: receive DC power from the first power connection,converting the received DC power to AC power, and supplying the AC power to the third power connection, wherein the inverter is configured to supply AC power from the second power connection and the third power connection; an AC input jumper cable connection comprising: a first power input connection configured to receive AC power, a second power output connection configured to supply AC power, wherein the first power input connection is configured to connect to an AC power source, wherein the second power output connection is configured to connect to the first AC distribution center power connection, a distribution center comprising: a fourth power connection configured to receive AC power, wherein the fourth power connection is coupled to the third power connection,a first alternating power output connection configured to provide AC power, a second alternating power output connection configured to provide AC power, and a first power output connection configured to provide AC power. 5, 16. The apparatus of claim 15, wherein the one or more coupling elements are configured to couple to one or more solenoids of a pneumatic valve (AOV).

17. The apparatus of claim 15, wherein the AC distribution center further comprises a voltage and amperage indicator configured to display the AC input voltage through the fourth power connection and to display the total current through the AC distribution center, 18. The apparatus of claim 15, wherein the external power supply comprises an AC power generator.

19. The apparatus of claim 18, wherein the AC power generator is configured to be fueled by at least one of gasoline, liquid propane gas, natural gas, or diesel fuel.

20. The apparatus of claim 18, wherein the AC power generator is configured to manually alternate between gasoline and liquid propane gas.

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