Adaptive Control Parameter Storage for Fluid Temperature Regulation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing temperature regulation methods for output fluids in systems like building installations and appliances struggle to efficiently adapt to local conditions and maintain setpoint temperatures, leading to inefficiencies and user discomfort.
Innovation Solution
A method where a control unit adjusts a control parameter for the heat transfer medium based on measured values and setpoint temperatures, using a PI controller with adaptive settings and pre-control parameters to optimize heat transfer, and stores end values as new starting values for future dispensing, allowing for quick adaptation to site-specific conditions and maintaining temperature stability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If a control parameter is adjusted during dispensing to maintain setpoint temperature, then temperature regulation precision is improved, but the system cannot adapt to local conditions and system changes
Solution Approach 1:
The control parameter determined at the end of the current dispensing is stored and used as the starting value for the next dispensing operation. This preliminary action allows the system to adapt to local conditions and system changes that occur during dispensing, while maintaining temperature regulation precision during the actual dispensing process by using the pre-adapted starting value.
2Stability of the object's composition
If the control parameter is continuously adjusted during dispensing, then temperature stability is improved, but the response time to reach setpoint temperature increases
Solution Approach 1:
The control parameter is determined and stored at the end of the current dispensing operation, serving as a pre-adapted starting value for the next dispensing. This preliminary adaptation reduces the adjustment range needed during the next dispensing, thereby decreasing the response time to reach setpoint temperature while maintaining temperature stability through controlled adjustments during the dispensing process.
3Adaptability or versatility
If adaptive control parameters are used for each dispensing operation, then adaptability to system changes is improved, but memory and computational requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
Only the control parameter at the end of each dispensing operation is extracted and stored for use as the starting value of the next dispensing. This selective extraction approach provides adaptability to system changes while minimizing memory requirements by storing only the essential parameter rather than complete control histories or complex adaptive models.
4Ease of operation
If the control parameter is optimized for each dispensing event, then user comfort is improved, but energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The control parameter determined at the end of the current dispensing is stored and used as the starting value for the next dispensing. This preliminary optimization reduces the adjustment range and energy required during each subsequent dispensing operation, thereby improving user comfort through consistent temperature control while decreasing overall energy consumption.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This method ensures rapid and precise temperature regulation, minimizing initial temperature differences and maintaining user comfort by adapting to local conditions and system changes, while reducing memory and energy requirements.
Implementation Method 1
At least one heat exchanger, in particular one connected to the heat circuit and to the storage or transport system, preferably exchanges heat between the heat carrier and the output fluid
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AI summary
The invention relates to a method for temperature regulation of an output fluid (12), wherein in at least one process step, prior to the output of the output fluid (12), heat is transferred from a heat transfer medium (14) to the output fluid (12), and wherein in at least one process step, a control parameter is adjusted to control the heat transfer medium (14). It is proposed that, in at least one process step, a starting value (18) of the control parameter for a further output of the output fluid (12) is determined based on a final value (16) of the control parameter of the current output.