Rack Equipment Power Pricing Plan Control System
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Solution Overview
Problem
Managing rack equipment in centralized networked environments is challenging due to inflexible power consumption practices, high variability in power costs, and the complexity of dynamic economic changes, which often leads to human error and inadequate response to urgent timing requirements.
Innovation Solution
A rack equipment power pricing plan control system that dynamically adjusts the operation of rack equipment based on real-time power pricing changes, using a master power pricing plan control component to coordinate changes across multiple racks and HVAC controllers, optimizing power consumption and performance through automated adjustments.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If fixed preset rack equipment operating levels are assigned, then operation simplicity is improved, but adaptability to economic conditions deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic operating levels that automatically adjust based on real-time power pricing signals. The system transitions from static fixed presets to dynamic adjustment mechanisms that respond to economic conditions, allowing rack equipment to modify their operation levels automatically according to pricing plans and urgency parameters.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes operational parameters (power consumption levels, operating modes) based on power pricing parameters. By linking equipment operation parameters to economic pricing parameters through automated control, the system achieves adaptability to economic conditions while maintaining ease of operation through rule-based automatic adjustment.
2Adaptability or versatility
If manual adjustment of rack equipment is performed, then adaptability to power pricing changes is improved, but human error increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables rack equipment to self-adjust their operation levels automatically based on power pricing signals and pre-configured pricing plans. The system eliminates the need for manual human intervention by implementing automated control logic that monitors pricing changes and executes appropriate operational adjustments, thereby reducing human error while maintaining adaptability.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback mechanisms where power pricing information is continuously monitored and fed back to the control system, which then automatically adjusts equipment operation levels. This closed-loop feedback control ensures adaptability to pricing changes while eliminating human error through automated decision-making based on real-time economic conditions.
3Reliability
If constant power consumption is maintained, then operational reliability is improved, but cost efficiency deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements periodic adjustment of power consumption levels based on time-varying power pricing signals. Instead of constant consumption, the system periodically modifies operation levels in response to pricing cycles (peak/off-peak pricing), achieving cost efficiency while maintaining operational reliability through pre-configured pricing plans that ensure adequate performance during critical periods.
Solution Approach 2:
The system transitions from static constant power consumption to dynamic power consumption that adapts to real-time pricing conditions. By implementing dynamic adjustment mechanisms that respond to economic signals, the system reduces energy costs while maintaining operational reliability through automated control that ensures adequate performance levels are preserved when necessary.
4Loss of energy
If automated power pricing control is implemented, then cost efficiency is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal automated control system that can be applied across multiple rack equipment types and scenarios. The pricing plan control component serves multiple functions: monitoring power pricing, interpreting pricing plans, determining urgency parameters, and executing operational adjustments. This multi-functional universal approach achieves cost efficiency while managing complexity through standardized automated control logic applicable to diverse equipment.
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AI summary
A rack equipment power pricing plan control system and method is presented. In one embodiment of the present invention, a power pricing plan rack equipment control method is utilized to control operation of rack equipment. A power pricing plan for operating the rack equipment is established. The rack equipment is operated in accordance with the power pricing plan.