Modular Multi-Phase Cabinet Layout for Scalable Power Systems
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing energy systems with multiple sources or sinks are not optimized for high-power industrial applications, lacking effective systems and methods for installation and interconnection, particularly in stationary or large vessel settings.
Innovation Solution
A modular energy system framework that includes multiple modules with energy sources and converters, allowing for various configurations and control mechanisms to manage power distribution, balance parameters like State of Charge and temperature, and facilitate efficient energy provision and consumption.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Power
If modular energy systems are designed for industrial-scale power applications, then power capability and energy capacity are improved, but system complexity and installation difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The energy system is divided into multiple independent modules, each containing energy sources and sinks. These modules can be individually managed and controlled, allowing the system to achieve high power capability through parallel configuration while maintaining manageable complexity at the module level. Each module operates semi-independently, simplifying installation and maintenance.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a multi-dimensional array configuration for modules, enabling scalable system design. Modules can be arranged in one-dimensional, two-dimensional, or three-dimensional arrays depending on power requirements and installation constraints. This dimensional flexibility allows the system to achieve high power output without linearly increasing installation complexity.
2Quantity of substance
If multiple energy sources and sinks are integrated into a single system, then energy capacity and versatility are improved, but control complexity and interconnection requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
Each module is designed with universal interfaces and standardized connection protocols that allow multiple energy sources and sinks to be integrated through common connection methods. The control system employs universal communication protocols that simplify interconnection management, enabling high energy capacity without proportional increases in control complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements continuous monitoring and feedback control for each energy source and sink. Status information from all modules is repeatedly assessed, and control parameters are adjusted in real-time to maintain optimal operation. This feedback mechanism simplifies the management of multiple energy components by providing centralized oversight and automated balancing.
3Adaptability or versatility
If modules are configured in multi-dimensional arrays for flexible deployment, then adaptability to different applications is improved, but installation and interconnection complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system is segmented into standardized modules that can be independently installed and configured. Each module contains all necessary components (energy sources, sinks, control electronics), allowing for modular installation that reduces overall complexity. Modules can be installed in various configurations without requiring complex inter-module customization.
Solution Approach 2:
Modules are pre-configured with standardized interfaces, connection terminals, and control software during manufacturing. This preliminary preparation enables rapid deployment in multi-dimensional arrays without requiring complex on-site configuration. The pre-established connection protocols and mechanical interfaces simplify installation while maintaining application flexibility.
4Reliability
If independent control of each module is implemented, then performance optimization and parameter balancing are improved, but control system complexity and monitoring requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
Each module is equipped with sensors and control electronics that continuously monitor status information including temperature, charge state, and performance parameters. This feedback is transmitted to the central control system, which automatically adjusts operating parameters to maintain optimal performance and balance parameters across all modules. The feedback loop simplifies complex control by automating parameter balancing.
Solution Approach 2:
Modules are designed with embedded control capabilities that allow them to self-regulate based on local conditions and received commands. Each module can independently adjust its operation to maintain parameter balance, reducing the computational burden on the central control system. This self-service approach maintains high reliability while simplifying the overall control architecture.
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AI summary
A housing and/or installation frameworks for a modular multi-level energy system includes a set of similar cabinets configured for orthogonal (e.g., vertical and horizontal) alignment of the modules. The cabinets are configured so modules of a particular phase are oriented along an axis parallel to a reference plane. Modules of the same level of the multi-level arrangement but of different phases are mounted in each cabinet, arranged such that a module for each phase is a defined distance from the reference plane. The cabinets are arranged equidistant and orthogonal to the reference plane, minimizing distance for connections between modules of the same phase across multiple cabinets, and facilitating convenient addition or removal of levels. The framework also facilitates data and reference signal connections between local control devices of the modules, and between the local control devices and a master control device for the system.