Multi-Storage Battery Control for Diverse Types

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing power systems do not effectively utilize the distinct characteristics of multiple types of storage batteries, leading to suboptimal performance during discharge operations.

Innovation Solution

A power system with a multi-storage battery control apparatus that selectively uses different types of storage batteries based on charge-discharge applications, including instantaneous, medium-term, and long-term applications, to optimize battery usage according to specific requirements.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If all storage batteries are collectively connected in parallel during discharge, then the system can supply power to loads during power outage, but the individual characteristics of different battery types are not utilized

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepower supply reliability during outageVSAvoidutilization of battery characteristics
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the storage battery system into multiple independent battery groups (first storage battery group, second storage battery group, etc.), each capable of independent control. This allows selective connection of specific battery groups based on discharge applications, rather than connecting all batteries in parallel. The segmentation enables the system to match specific battery types with specific discharge scenarios, thereby utilizing individual battery characteristics while maintaining power supply reliability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Productivity

If storage batteries are selectively used based on charge-discharge applications, then the system can optimize battery usage for specific requirements, but the control complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvebattery usage efficiencyVSAvoidcontrol system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic control capabilities in the control device, allowing real-time adjustment of battery group connections based on discharge application requirements. The control device can dynamically determine which battery groups to connect or disconnect based on factors such as discharge duration, power requirements, and battery state of charge. This dynamic control optimizes battery usage efficiency while managing complexity through automated decision-making algorithms.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The control device incorporates feedback mechanisms to monitor battery status, discharge application requirements, and system performance. Based on this feedback, the control device adjusts the connection status of different battery groups to optimize productivity. The feedback loop enables the system to learn from operational data and improve battery selection and allocation strategies over time, managing control complexity through intelligent algorithms.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS11444466B2Charging system for diverse batteries
Publication Date: 2022.09.13 TMEIC CORP
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AI summary

A power system includes a plurality of storage battery facilities constructed to be interconnected to an electric power grid, and a multi-storage battery control apparatus configured to control the plurality of storage battery facilities, the plurality of storage battery facilities include a first storage battery facility including at least one first storage battery, and a second storage battery facility including at least one second storage battery, the first storage battery is different from the second storage battery in type, and the multi-storage battery control apparatus is constructed to selectively use the first storage battery facility or the second storage battery facility in accordance with a plurality of different types of application.