Electrical Power Profile Simulator for Load Assessment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electrical power management systems often overestimate connected loads and cooling systems' heat-loads, leading to reduced options and features for customers and overdesign of electrical systems due to perceived power shortages.
Innovation Solution
A system and method to simulate electrical power profiles by virtually assembling electrical devices coupled to a common power source, modeling empirically derived dynamic power requirements, and generating power profiles for various configurations, using a database, device load connector, electrical power computational module, and analyzer to determine optimal device operation configurations and time sequences.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional estimation methods are used for electrical power requirements, then the system ensures sufficient power capacity, but the system results in overdesign and increased weight
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces traditional mechanical estimation methods with a computational simulation system that uses virtual assembly of electrical devices and empirical power modeling to calculate precise power requirements, thereby eliminating overdesign while ensuring sufficient capacity
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transforms power requirement assessment from static estimation to dynamic simulation by varying device configurations, operational states, and temporal sequences in the virtual model to determine optimal power system design parameters
2Reliability
If conservative power estimates are used, then the system avoids power shortages, but the system reduces customer options and features
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces dynamic simulation capabilities that allow customers to explore various device configurations and operational scenarios, providing real-time feedback on power requirements and enabling flexible customization without compromising supply reliability
Solution Approach 2:
The patent performs preliminary virtual assembly and power profile generation for different configuration scenarios before final system design, allowing customers to evaluate options and make informed decisions about features and devices
3Measurement precision
If detailed empirical modeling is implemented, then the power requirement precision is improved, but the system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates virtual copies of electrical devices with empirically derived power models that replicate real-world power consumption characteristics, enabling precise simulation without requiring physical prototypes or complex measurement apparatus
Solution Approach 2:
The patent develops a universal simulation platform that can model various electrical devices and configurations using standardized empirical power profiles, reducing the need for device-specific complex modeling while maintaining precision
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AI summary
A system and methods to simulate a power profile of an electrical system are disclosed. A combination of electrical devices operable to be electrically coupled to a common power source is virtually assembled, and empirically derived dynamic power requirements associated with each of the electrical devices are modeled. Power profiles for at least one electrical system configuration comprising the combination of electrical devices are generated using the empirically derived dynamic power requirements.