Distributed Generator Integration Device Automation

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Solution Overview

Problem

The installation of distributed generation devices requires manual configuration by technicians to communicate with grid operators' control systems, hindering scalability and efficiency in centralized control systems.

Innovation Solution

A distributed generator integration device automatically connects and configures distributed generators to a centralized operator system, retrieving and transmitting data to enable seamless communication and control, eliminating the need for manual configuration.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If manual configuration is used to connect distributed generators to centralized control systems, then installation reliability is maintained through technician oversight, but installation time and complexity increase significantly

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveinstallation reliabilityVSAvoidinstallation time

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The distributed generator automatically performs configuration tasks by executing local code that retrieves its own specification data and transmits it to the centralized control system, eliminating the need for technician intervention in data entry and configuration steps

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system pre-configures communication protocols and data transmission pathways before the actual connection is needed, allowing the distributed generator to seamlessly integrate with the centralized control system without requiring manual setup during installation

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

2Manufacturing precision

If manual configuration procedures are employed, then control precision over distributed generators is maintained through direct technician input, but device complexity and installation difficulty increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecontrol precisionVSAvoidinstallation complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Manufacturing precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces manual mechanical configuration actions with automated electronic data transmission, where the distributed generator's controller automatically sends specification data to the centralized control system, eliminating the need for technicians to manually input data or configure settings

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

A standardized communication interface acts as an intermediary between the distributed generator and the centralized control system, automatically translating and transmitting specification data without requiring manual intervention or complex configuration procedures

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Productivity

If automated configuration is implemented, then installation speed and scalability improve significantly, but system complexity increases due to automated processes

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveinstallation speedVSAvoidsystem complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The distributed generator's controller is designed with multi-functionality, serving both as a power generation control device and as an automated configuration device that retrieves and transmits its own specification data, eliminating the need for separate manual configuration systems

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS10431986B2Distributed generator automatic provisioning

Publication Date: 2019.10.01 INFINITE INVENTION INC

AI summary

A monitoring system includes a centralized generation and control system of an electrical grid operator. A distributed generator integration device connects a distributed generator to the electrical grid, and automatically initiates machine-to-machine communications with the distributed generator to: gather specification and performance data, control the distributed generator, and automatically add and configure the distributed generator to the centralized generation control of the monitoring system.