Pump Digital Twin Interface for Unified Monitoring and Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Pump systems face challenges in centralized control and monitoring due to compatibility issues between sub-systems with different communication and input/output standards, requiring multiple applications and manual upgrades, which is resource-intensive and user-unfriendly.
Innovation Solution
A computer-implemented system using a digital twin module with an IoT database and a chatbot agent that communicates with sensors and control modules, enabling centralized control and monitoring through a standard communication interface, with optional machine learning for predictive analytics and autonomous operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple control devices and applications are used to control different sub-systems with different communication standards, then compatibility and control capability are improved, but device complexity and user effort increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal control device that can communicate with multiple different sub-systems through various communication standards (Modbus, BACnet, SNMP, etc.). This single multi-functional device replaces the need for multiple specialized control devices, thereby improving compatibility while reducing device complexity and user effort
Solution Approach 2:
The control device acts as an intermediary between the user and multiple sub-systems with different communication protocols. It translates and mediates communications between various standards, enabling unified control without requiring users to manage multiple applications or devices
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple control applications are used to access sensor data and control different sub-systems, then system coverage is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the functionality of multiple control applications into a single unified control device. This device consolidates access to sensor data and control capabilities for multiple sub-systems into one interface, thereby maintaining comprehensive system coverage while significantly improving ease of operation
Solution Approach 2:
The control device provides universal access to multiple sub-systems through a single application interface, eliminating the need for users to switch between multiple applications. This multi-functional approach maintains broad system coverage while simplifying the user experience
3Adaptability or versatility
If local upgrades of control system hardware and software are performed to implement new sensors, then functionality is improved, but loss of time and user effort increase
Solution Approach 1:
The control device automatically detects new sub-systems and sensors in the network and configures itself without requiring manual local upgrades. This self-service capability allows the system to adapt to new functionality automatically, eliminating the time-consuming process of manual hardware and software updates while maintaining enhanced functionality
4Extent of automation
If manual control and monitoring is performed using local control devices, then system autonomy is improved, but ease of operation and accessibility deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The control device serves as an intermediary that enables remote access to the autonomous pump system through communication networks. It maintains the system's autonomous operation while providing ease of remote monitoring and control through web interfaces and mobile applications, eliminating the need for physical presence at the pump location
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention relates to a computer implemented system configured for controlling and monitoring of a pump, the system comprising a pump system, at least one sensor providing an operating state data signal representative of a mechanical, fluidicly, electrical operating state and/or other system data of the pump and/or pump system and a control module controlling the mechanical, fluidicly and/or operating state of the pump in response to a received control signal. The invention also comprises a digital twin module being configured for retrieving said operating state data signal and store the data in the IoT data base.