Energy Flow Tracking for Accurate Multi-Source Energy Ratios
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current energy management systems lack the ability to accurately determine and track the energy ratio of consumed energy from different sources within energy networks, particularly in mixed energy systems involving renewable sources and the electrical grid, which complicates the control and optimization of energy flows.
Innovation Solution
A computer-implemented method that uses an energy network model to track and control energy flows from multiple sources, including renewable sources and the electrical grid, to determine an energy ratio by integrating energy flows over consuming times, incorporating uncertainty measures and distribution logic to ensure reliable and accurate energy ratio calculation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If energy flows from multiple sources are tracked and controlled in a mixed energy system, then measurement precision of energy ratio is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the energy flow tracking by creating separate virtual power lines for each energy source (renewable sources vs. electrical grid). The energy network model divides the total energy flow into distinct components that can be independently tracked and controlled, allowing precise measurement of energy ratios from different sources without requiring a single complex unified system.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an energy network model as an intermediary layer between physical energy sources and consumption points. This model acts as a virtual mediator that tracks, controls, and calculates energy flows from multiple sources, simplifying the overall system architecture while enabling precise energy ratio determination through centralized computation and monitoring.
2Reliability
If real-time control and tracking of energy flows is implemented, then reliability of energy ratio determination is improved, but loss of time for data processing increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary action by continuously tracking and recording energy flow data from multiple sources in real-time as it occurs. The energy network model maintains ongoing records of energy contributions from renewable sources and the electrical grid, so that when energy ratio determination is needed, the data is already prepared and available, eliminating delays associated with retrospective measurement and calculation.
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AI summary
Computer-implemented method for determining an energy ratio for a consumed energy comprising: Providing an energy network model configured to describe an energy flow between a plurality of assets in an energy network, wherein at least one asset of the plurality of assets consumes energy, wherein the energy network comprises further as assets a first energy source and a second energy source, wherein the energy flow comprises a first energy flow from the first energy source and a second energy flow from the second energy source; Receiving a load demand data for the energy network and power source data for the energy network generated by the first energy source; Controlling and tracking the first energy flow from the first energy source to the plurality of assets in the energy network and the second energy flow from the second energy source to the plurality of assets in the energy network based on the energy network model and the received load demand data and the received power source data; Tracking one or more consuming times of the at least one energy consuming asset, Determining an energy ratio for the at least one energy consuming asset based on the tracked first energy flow and the second energy flow and the tracked consuming time of the at least one energy consuming asset; Providing the determined energy ratio for further processing.