Remote Device for Wind Turbine Data Validation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Diagnosing and correcting wind turbine malfunctions is challenging due to the need for manual, technically complex remote access to data, which introduces delays and risks of operator error, especially for operators with limited expertise.
Innovation Solution
A system and method that allows a remote device to interact with a wind turbine controller to submit requests for operating data, compose commands, and receive responses, reducing the need for manual command syntax adherence and minimizing operator error through automated data retrieval.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual command interface is used to retrieve data from wind turbine controller, then data can be accessed, but operator error risk increases and operation becomes complex
Solution Approach 1:
A remote device with automated command composition serves as an intermediary between the operator and the wind turbine controller. The device translates user-friendly requests into controller-specific commands, eliminating the need for operators to directly interact with complex command interfaces while maintaining reliable data retrieval.
Solution Approach 2:
The remote device automatically composes and transmits commands to the controller based on user requests, making the system self-serve rather than requiring manual command construction. This automation reduces operator burden and minimizes errors while maintaining full data access capability.
2Loss of information
If specific command syntax is required for data retrieval, then data can be obtained from controller, but operator expertise requirement increases
Solution Approach 1:
The remote device acts as an intelligent intermediary that handles the complexity of command syntax translation. It receives high-level user requests, automatically composes the appropriate controller-specific commands, and retrieves the requested data, thereby preserving full data retrieval capability while eliminating the need for operator expertise in command syntax.
3Loss of information
If manual data retrieval process is used, then data can be accessed from controller, but time delay increases
Solution Approach 1:
The remote device maintains a library of pre-composed commands for various data retrieval operations. When a user requests data, the device can quickly select and transmit the appropriate pre-prepared command rather than requiring manual construction, significantly reducing data retrieval time while maintaining full access capability.
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AI summary
A method for validating operation of a wind turbine from a remote device. The remote device communicates with a controller, which is operatively coupled to the wind turbine. The method includes enabling a user through the remote device to submit a request for wind turbine operating data, composing a command corresponding to the request, transmitting the command to the controller, and receiving by the remote device a response from the controller. The response includes wind turbine operating data corresponding to the command.