Parallel Electrical Network Model Validation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electrical network models require significant time to validate against multiple rules in a serialized fashion, especially as they grow in size, leading to inefficiencies in maintenance and potential downtime.
Innovation Solution
A system and method for validating electrical network models by creating copies of the model object in memory and executing independent rule sets in parallel, utilizing distributed computing techniques to reduce validation time and improve efficiency.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If electrical network models are validated against multiple rules in a serialized fashion, then validation thoroughness is ensured, but validation time increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The validation process is segmented by creating separate rule set executions for different rule sets. Each rule set is validated independently against the electrical network model in parallel, rather than sequentially. This segmentation allows multiple validations to occur simultaneously, reducing total validation time while maintaining thoroughness through comprehensive rule set coverage.
Solution Approach 2:
The electrical network model is copied multiple times, with each copy assigned to a different rule set for validation. These model copies are then validated in parallel against their respective rule sets. This copying approach enables simultaneous validation operations without interfering with each other, significantly reducing the time required compared to serialized validation of a single model instance.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the electrical network model size grows, then network complexity and functionality improve, but validation time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The validation process segments the rule sets into separate execution groups that can be processed in parallel. This segmentation allows the validation system to handle larger, more complex models by distributing the validation workload across multiple concurrent rule set executions, preventing validation time from increasing linearly with model complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The validation approach transitions from a single-dimensional serialized process to a multi-dimensional parallel process by executing multiple rule sets simultaneously across different processing threads or cores. This dimensional change in the validation architecture allows the system to handle increased model complexity without proportionally increasing validation time, as the parallel execution exploits additional processing dimensions.
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AI summary
Systems and methods for validating electrical network models are provided. Systems include a memory configured to store electrical network model data for an electrical network. The electronic device also includes data processing circuitry configured to define in the memory an electrical network model object based, at least in part, on the electrical network model data. The data processing circuitry is further configured to create copies of the electrical network model object in the memory, wherein each copy of the electrical network model object corresponds to a respective set of rules, and wherein each set of rules independently defines a plurality of constraints relating to at least a portion of a plurality of parameters of the electrical network. The data processing circuitry is further configured to determine, in parallel, whether each copy of the electrical network model object is valid with respect to the corresponding set of rules.