Parallel Power Supply Peak Power Sequencing
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
Current power supplies struggle to sustain peak power for extended periods, as they are designed to provide higher power only briefly, which is insufficient for workloads requiring continuous high power, such as in turbo mode.
Innovation Solution
The implementation of multiple power sources connected in parallel, where each source manages its peak power period to extend the duration of peak power supply, either simultaneously or at different times, allowing for continuous high power delivery by coordinating peak power periods across multiple sources.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Power
If a single power supply is used to provide peak power, then the power output can be increased temporarily, but the duration of peak power supply is limited and cannot be sustained for extended periods
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments the peak power supply function across multiple power supply units (PSUs). Each PSU provides peak power for a limited duration, but by dividing the total peak power requirement among multiple PSUs that operate sequentially or simultaneously, the system achieves both high peak power output and extended duration of peak power supply.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines multiple power supply units into a single parallel configuration to achieve the desired peak power output and duration. By merging the capabilities of multiple PSUs, each contributing a portion of the total peak power, the system achieves a combined peak power capacity that exceeds what a single PSU could provide while maintaining sustained operation through coordinated control.
2Duration of action of moving object
If multiple power sources are connected in parallel, then the duration of peak power supply can be extended, but the coordination and control complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The control mechanism implements feedback by monitoring the operational status, power output, and duration of each PSU. This feedback information is used to dynamically adjust the operation of individual PSUs, ensuring they operate in a coordinated manner to extend peak power duration while maintaining system stability and managing complexity through intelligent control.
Solution Approach 2:
The system employs dynamic control where the operational parameters of each PSU (such as power output level and duration) can be adjusted in real-time based on system demands and individual PSU status. This dynamic adaptability allows the system to optimize peak power delivery while managing the complexity of coordinating multiple units through flexible, condition-based control strategies.
Data Source
AI summary
Systems, apparatuses, and methods may include a first power source to output power at a first normal power level and a first peak power level and a second power source cooperating with the first power source to output power at a second normal power level and a second peak power level. A system peak power control unit may monitor workload power requirements and cause the first power source to output the first peak power level at a first time period and cause the second power source to output the second peak power level at a second time period, different from the first time period. The time periods may be contiguous or discontiguous.