AC/DC Power Measurement Standardization for Accurate Verification
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Solution Overview
Problem
Power verification in AC and DC systems often results in inaccurate or inconsistent measurements due to varying methods and lack of normalization, leading to unreliable power readings and difficulties in calculating carbon footprints and optimizing equipment operation.
Innovation Solution
A standardized method involving establishing a predetermined temperature and generating a traffic pattern for electrical measurement processes, normalizing electrical units, and conducting multiple measurements to generate accurate power usage data, which can be used for network management decisions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If traditional power measurement methods are used, then the measurement process is simple, but the accuracy and consistency of power readings deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies parameter changes by establishing controlled measurement conditions including predetermined temperature, humidity, and traffic patterns. These environmental and operational parameters are standardized to ensure consistent and accurate power measurements, resolving the contradiction between measurement simplicity and accuracy by making the complexity controllable and reproducible
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements preliminary action by preparing standardized measurement protocols before actual measurements are taken. This includes pre-establishing temperature conditions, traffic patterns, and measurement procedures to ensure that when measurements occur, they are conducted under controlled and consistent conditions, thereby improving accuracy without requiring complex real-time adjustments
2Reliability
If multiple measurement methods are used by different labs, then flexibility in measurement approaches is improved, but consistency and reliability of results deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by creating a standardized measurement protocol that can be universally applied across different labs and contexts. This single standardized approach replaces multiple varying methods, ensuring consistent and reliable measurements while maintaining the ability to measure different devices and conditions through the universal protocol
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses parameter changes to standardize environmental and operational conditions (temperature, humidity, traffic patterns) that affect measurements. By controlling these parameters, the patent ensures that measurements taken by different labs under different conditions will still be consistent and comparable, resolving the reliability vs. adaptability contradiction
3Measurement precision
If instantaneous software readings are used, then measurement speed is improved, but accuracy of power consumption data deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies continuity of useful action by conducting measurements over extended periods rather than taking single instantaneous readings. The measurement process continuously monitors power consumption across multiple traffic patterns and time intervals, ensuring that accurate average power values are captured. This continuous measurement approach eliminates the inaccuracies of instantaneous software readings while maintaining efficient measurement throughput
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AI summary
Devices, networks, systems, methods, and processes for standardizing power usage measurement in various devices, components, etc. Measurement methods for power verification in AC or DC input power are often over simplified or done with a method that achieves inaccurate or highly suspect results. Different testing methods for the same device to be verified are often used, resulting in lack of consistency and any sense of accuracy and/or relevance. Part of this problem is the lack of unified electrical measuring and changes in operation based on network usage and ambient temperature. Thus, various embodiments described herein are directed to generating standardized power usage data and charts that can indicate a more accurate power usage level of an apparatus. This can allow for more effective network managing decisions and increase overall network sustainability.