Electric Power Output Apparatus Evaluation System
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Solution Overview
Problem
The rapid increase in electric power output apparatuses connected to the distribution network makes it difficult to perform examinations conforming to interconnection regulations, leading to potential connection of substandard devices, which can result in deteriorated performance and difficulties in operating services like demand response.
Innovation Solution
A control apparatus and method that includes receiving attribute information from electric power output apparatuses, determining output conditions, processing output waveform data, and calculating the reliability of the apparatus's performance based on these conditions, allowing for evaluation and management of the apparatuses' output capabilities.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If examinations conforming to interconnection regulations are performed on all electric power output apparatuses, then the quality and reliability of connected devices is maintained, but the complexity and time required for management increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual examination processes with automated evaluation systems that use sensors and computational algorithms to assess apparatus performance, thereby reducing management complexity while maintaining reliability standards
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates virtual models or digital representations of electric power output apparatuses to perform examinations and evaluations on copies rather than physical devices, reducing the complexity of actual examinations while maintaining assessment accuracy
2Reliability
If examinations conforming to interconnection regulations are performed on all electric power output apparatuses, then substandard devices are prevented from connecting, but the time and resources required for examination increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent performs preliminary evaluations and pre-screenings of electric power output apparatuses before formal examinations, identifying obviously substandard devices early to reduce the time required for comprehensive examinations of qualified devices
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs automated evaluation systems and algorithms to rapidly assess apparatus compliance, replacing time-consuming manual examination processes with faster computational methods
3Ease of operation
If electric power output apparatuses are allowed to connect without examination, then the complexity and time of connection is reduced, but the reliability of output performance deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces formal examination procedures with automated evaluation systems that continuously monitor and assess apparatus performance, enabling easy connection while maintaining reliability through ongoing automated assessment
Solution Approach 2:
The patent enables electric power output apparatuses to perform self-evaluations and self-certifications of their performance capabilities, allowing autonomous connection decisions without manual examination while maintaining reliability through device self-assessment
4Reliability
If continuous monitoring and evaluation of electric power output apparatuses is performed, then the reliability of service operation is maintained, but the complexity of the management system increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent designs evaluation systems that perform multiple functions including performance monitoring, reliability assessment, and compliance verification simultaneously, reducing management system complexity through multi-functional integration
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines monitoring, evaluation, and management functions into integrated systems that operate as unified entities, reducing overall system complexity while maintaining comprehensive service operation reliability
Data Source
AI summary
Provided is a server (10) having an attribute information receiving unit (15) which receives attribute information of an electric power output apparatus (30) having a function of outputting electric power from the electric power output apparatus (30); an output condition transmitting unit (18) which transmits an output condition determined in accordance with the attribute information to the electric power output apparatus (30); an analysis result receiving unit (16) which receives a processing result obtained by performing predetermined processing on output waveform data at the time when the electric power output apparatus (30) outputs electric power according to the output condition; and an evaluating unit (17) which calculates an electric power output performance of the electric power output apparatus (30) on the basis of the processing result and the output condition.