Load Shedding Controller Configuration via GUI Database
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional methods for configuring load shedding controllers in micro-grids operating in islanded mode are time-consuming, require specialized personnel, and involve costly cabling and programming activities, making them inefficient and expensive.
Innovation Solution
A computer-implemented method using a graphic user interface to assist users in selecting load shedding procedures, listing electric loads, and configuring operating parameters, which can be processed and transmitted to the load shedding controller, allowing non-specialized operators to efficiently set up the controller without extensive processing resources.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional cabling and programming methods are used to configure load shedding controllers, then the controller can be properly set up, but the configuration process becomes time-consuming and requires specialized personnel
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses a database containing pre-stored configuration data and load shedding procedures that can be copied and applied to multiple controllers. This eliminates the need for manual programming of each controller, significantly reducing configuration time while maintaining reliability through standardized, pre-tested configurations
Solution Approach 2:
The patent prepares configuration data, load shedding procedures, and controller parameters in advance within a database before the actual configuration need arises. This preliminary preparation allows rapid deployment when configuration is required, eliminating time-consuming on-site programming while ensuring proper setup
2Reliability
If traditional cabling and programming activities are performed, then the load shedding controller can be configured, but the costs increase remarkably
Solution Approach 1:
By copying pre-stored configuration data and procedures from a database to multiple controllers, the patent eliminates the need for expensive specialized personnel and extensive cabling activities for each configuration, significantly reducing overall costs while maintaining configuration reliability
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables automated configuration through database-driven parameter setting and procedure loading, reducing dependence on expensive specialized personnel. The controller can be configured through automated data transfer and parameter import, making the process more cost-effective
3Reliability
If extensive cabling and programming activities are conducted, then the controller setup is complete, but the complexity of the process increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the complex programming and configuration logic from the field setup process and places it into a centralized database. This separation removes complexity from the configuration process, allowing simple data retrieval and application at the controller level while maintaining complete and reliable setup
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a database as an intermediary between the configuration source and the load shedding controller. This intermediary stores and manages all configuration data, procedures, and parameters, simplifying the transfer process and reducing the complexity of direct programming activities while ensuring reliable controller setup
Data Source
AI summary
Systems, methods, techniques and apparatuses for configuring load shed controllers are disclosed. One exemplary embodiment is a method comprising providing a graphic user interface on a computer display; providing first, second, third, and fourth graphic resources on said graphic user interface; checking whether said load shedding controller meets minimum operating requirements to operate; if said load shedding controller meets said minimum operating requirements, transmitting configuration information including at least first and second configuration values to said load shedding controller; and controlling, with the load shedding controller, the one or more of the electric loads based on the first and second configuration values. The third graphic resources assist a user in providing first configuration values to configure grid operating parameters. The fourth graphic resources assist a user in providing second configuration values to configure load operating parameters.