Shallow geothermal energy efficient utilization and storage system and method based on deep learning optimization

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Solution Overview

Problem

The existing scheduling mode of geothermal energy heat exchange and storage is rigidified, making it difficult to achieve a stable and comfortable experience for urban spaces while efficiently utilizing clean energy.

Innovation Solution

An efficient shallow geothermal energy utilization and storage method based on deep learning optimization, which involves acquiring current time information, performing matching analysis with energy consumption demand curves, calculating energy storage information, and replacing heat exchange components at optimal times to predict energy consumption and adjust accordingly.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If rigidified scheduling mode is used for geothermal energy heat exchange and storage, then system operation is simplified, but stable and comfortable experience for urban spaces cannot be achieved

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvescheduling operationVSAvoidstable and comfortable experience
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies dynamics by transitioning from a rigidified scheduling mode to a dynamic optimization mode using deep learning algorithms. The system continuously adjusts heat exchange and storage scheduling based on real-time energy consumption patterns, weather conditions, and building thermal characteristics, enabling both ease of operation through automation and reliability through adaptive response to changing conditions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements feedback mechanisms by using deep learning models that continuously monitor and analyze energy consumption data, temperature patterns, and operational parameters. The system learns from historical and real-time data to optimize scheduling decisions, providing stable and comfortable urban space temperatures while simplifying operation through intelligent automated control that adapts to actual system performance.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

2Ease of operation

If manual regulation is used for geothermal energy utilization, then system control is straightforward, but workload is high and efficiency is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemanual controlVSAvoidgeothermal utilization efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies self-service by implementing an automated deep learning-based optimization system that performs scheduling and regulation tasks without manual intervention. The system autonomously analyzes energy consumption data, predicts thermal demands, and adjusts heat exchange and storage operations to maximize geothermal utilization efficiency, thereby reducing manual workload while significantly improving productivity through intelligent automated decision-making.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

3Device complexity

If simple scheduling mode is used, then system complexity is reduced, but accuracy of energy storage and supply mode switching is insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvescheduling systemVSAvoidenergy storage and supply mode switching accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces simple mechanical scheduling systems with an intelligent deep learning-based optimization system. The deep learning model processes multiple input parameters including energy consumption data, weather forecasts, building thermal models, and real-time sensor readings to accurately determine optimal switching times between energy storage and supply modes, achieving high switching accuracy without proportionally increasing system complexity through software-based intelligence.

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

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 reduces the workload of manual regulation, improves the efficiency and intelligence of geothermal utilization, and enhances the accuracy of energy storage and supply mode switching, ensuring that energy is stored and supplied effectively without being below the high-efficiency threshold.

Implementation Method 1

A phase-change material is a substance which will be subjected to phase state transition under a certain temperature condition. It can absorb or release certain latent heat during the phase state transition

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectPhase change: Phase Change

Implementation Method 2

It can absorb or release certain latent heat during the phase state transition

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLatent heat: Latent Heat

Implementation Method 3

The heat conductivity coefficient of the phase-change material is different from that of concrete, the heat conductivity of the material can be changed by adding the concrete

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectHeat conduction: Conduction (thermal)

Data Source

PatentUS11988416B1Shallow geothermal energy efficient utilization and storage system and method based on deep learning optimization
Publication Date: 2024.05.21 SHENZHEN UNIV
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AI summary

The present application relates to an efficient shallow geothermal energy utilization and storage system and method based on deep learning optimization. It includes the steps of obtaining current time information; determining theoretical energy consumption demand curve information; acquiring the heat exchange component number information and a corresponding single-member potential energy information; calculating single-member energy storage information according to the single-member potential energy information and preset efficiency threshold information; adding single-member energy storage information corresponding to the heat exchange component number information to obtain total stored energy information; calculating replacement time information according to the theoretical energy consumption demand curve information and the total stored energy information; and replacing the heat exchange component corresponding to the heat exchange component number information at the replacement time.