Electrical Library Interface for Modular Plant Energy Configuration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current modular plant engineering systems lack the ability to efficiently integrate and configure electrical information for modules, particularly in energy-intensive applications, leading to suboptimal energy consumption management.
Innovation Solution
An electrical library interface is integrated into the configuration file to model electrical connections, devices, and properties, enabling efficient configuration and optimization of energy consumption in modular industrial plants.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Extent of automation
If traditional electrical engineering methods are used for modular plants, then electrical engineering can be done in a conventional manner, but the configuration process is time-consuming and not automated
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-defining electrical connection types, port types, and placeholder symbols in a standardized electrical library interface before actual module configuration. This allows electrical information to be automatically configured during module assembly without manual intervention, significantly reducing configuration time while maintaining automation.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the MTP configuration file only includes automation devices, then the configuration is simple, but electrical information and energy consumption parameters cannot be modeled
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the configuration system by introducing distinct electrical placeholder elements (connection type elements, port type elements, symbol elements) that can be independently configured and combined. This modular segmentation allows electrical information to be added to MTP files without overwhelming complexity, as each element type handles a specific aspect of electrical configuration.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary electrical library interface that mediates between the existing MTP configuration system and electrical engineering requirements. This interface layer provides standardized placeholder elements that bridge the gap between automation-focused MTP files and electrical device modeling needs, enabling versatile electrical configuration without directly complicating the core MTP structure.
3Use of energy by moving object
If electrical information is not integrated into modules, then the configuration process is straightforward, but energy consumption optimization cannot be achieved
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by designing electrical placeholder elements that can be applied to any module type regardless of its specific function. The standardized connection type elements, port type elements, and symbol elements provide a universal interface for integrating electrical information across diverse modules, enabling energy consumption optimization without requiring module-specific customization of the configuration system.
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AI summary
A method for configurating an electrical information of at least one module using an engineering tool includes creating a configuration file; configuring the configuration file by adding an electrical library interface for configuring the electrical information of at least one module, the interface including an electrical connection type element, an electrical port type element, and/or device an electrical placeholder symbol. The symbol element is determined by using the placeholder. Electrical property information for the determined symbol element in the engineering tool is added to configure the electrical information for the at least one device of the at least one module.