Fluid Density Measurement Correction via Weather Data

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing methods for monitoring fluid density in electrical devices are limited by fluctuations due to external weather influences, leading to inaccurate short-term detection of fluid density changes, which can compromise operational reliability and safety.

Innovation Solution

A method utilizing a digital model trained with machine learning, specifically an artificial neural network with LSTM cells, to correct fluid density measurements based on weather data, enabling rapid and reliable detection of fluid density changes.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If traditional fluid density measurement methods are used, then the measurement system is simple, but the measurement precision deteriorates due to weather influences

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvefluid density measurement accuracyVSAvoidmeasurement system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a digital model trained with machine learning as an intermediary between the sensor unit and the final measurement output. This digital model processes raw sensor data and weather data, separating the measurement function from environmental influences. The model acts as a mediator that filters out weather-related measurement deviations while preserving actual fluid density information, thereby improving measurement precision without requiring complex hardware modifications.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces traditional mechanical or physical correction methods with a machine learning-based digital model. Instead of using complex physical compensation mechanisms or multiple sensors to counteract weather effects, the system uses software-based machine learning algorithms to automatically correct measurement deviations. This substitution of mechanical/physical systems with intelligent algorithms improves measurement accuracy while keeping the overall system complexity manageable.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Reliability

If long-term observation periods are used to evaluate weather influence, then the reliability of trend analysis improves, but the speed of detection deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetrend analysis reliabilityVSAvoiddetection time
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by pre-training the machine learning model with historical measurement data and weather data before actual operation. During the training phase, the model learns the relationship between weather conditions and measurement deviations from long-term historical data. Once trained, the model can immediately apply learned corrections to new measurements without requiring long observation periods, thus achieving both high reliability (from extensive training data) and fast detection (from immediate application).

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent makes the measurement system dynamic by implementing a machine learning model that can adapt and learn from new data continuously. The model is not static but can be retrained and updated, allowing it to adjust to changing weather patterns and measurement conditions over time. This dynamic approach enables the system to maintain high reliability while providing rapid detection capabilities, as the model can process new measurements in real-time while continuously improving its accuracy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Measurement precision

If machine learning digital model is implemented, then the measurement precision improves, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvefluid density measurement accuracyVSAvoidsystem architecture complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies universality by designing a machine learning model that can handle multiple functions: it processes different types of sensor data, incorporates various weather parameters, and outputs corrected measurements. The same digital model framework can be applied to different fluid density measurement scenarios and even other types of environmental compensation. This multi-functionality justifies the increased complexity by providing a versatile solution that improves measurement precision across multiple applications and conditions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes parameters by transforming raw sensor measurements and weather data into corrected fluid density values through the machine learning model. The model processes multiple input parameters (raw density measurements, temperature, humidity, pressure, etc.) and transforms them into a single corrected output parameter. This parameter transformation approach improves measurement precision by considering multiple influencing factors simultaneously, while the standardized parameter handling keeps the system architecture manageable.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentEP4115437B1Determination of a fluid density in an electrical equipment
Publication Date: 2025.11.19 SIEMENS ENERGY GLOBAL GMBH & CO KG
  • EP4115437B1 patent drawingFigure 1

AI summary

The invention relates to a method for determining a fluid density of a fluid in an encapsulated electrical device (1). In the method, measurement data (5) is detected using a sensor unit (3), from which measurement values (9) for the fluid density are derived, and weather data (13) relating to weather conditions in an environment of the electrical device (1) are collected. Via machine learning, a digital model (15) is generated for the influence of the weather conditions on a measurement deviation of a measurement value (9) from the true fluid density. Using the digital model (15), a correction value (17) is calculated for measuremrnt values (9) according to the weather data (13) and a measurement value (9) is corrected using the correction value (17).