Secondary Power Source Exercise Mode Controller

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing power systems lack an efficient method to ensure continuous operation of secondary power sources, particularly during primary power interruptions or when additional power is needed, and there is a need to verify the proper functioning of secondary power sources without wasting resources or generating unnecessary noise.

Innovation Solution

A power system that operates in an exercise mode based on measured parameters, where a controller communicates with sensors to determine the duration and specifications for running secondary power sources, ensuring proper operation while minimizing resource usage and noise, by initiating and terminating the exercise mode based on parameter thresholds and durations.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If secondary power sources are operated continuously to ensure reliability, then reliability is improved, but resource consumption and noise increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvereliability of secondary power sourceVSAvoidresource consumption

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The system implements periodic exercise modes where the secondary power source operates intermittently rather than continuously. The controller determines specific time periods to activate the secondary power source based on operational needs, achieving reliability through periodic testing while minimizing resource consumption during non-active periods.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #19Periodic action

2Reliability

If secondary power sources are operated to ensure readiness, then reliability is improved, but noise increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvereadiness of secondary power sourceVSAvoidnoise

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The exercise mode operates periodically rather than continuously, allowing the secondary power source to remain ready through intermittent testing while significantly reducing noise generation during periods when the primary power source is operational and no testing is required.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #19Periodic action

3Reliability

If exercise mode is extended to ensure thorough testing, then reliability is improved, but resource consumption and noise increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvethoroughness of testingVSAvoidduration of exercise mode

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDuration of action of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The controller dynamically adjusts the duration of exercise mode based on real-time determination of operational needs. Rather than using fixed extended periods, the system adapts the testing duration to achieve adequate reliability verification while minimizing unnecessary resource consumption and noise during prolonged operation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

4Power

If secondary power source operates to supplement primary power, then power availability is improved, but resource consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepower availabilityVSAvoidresource consumption

Core Design Contradiction:

PowerVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The system extracts and activates the secondary power source only for specific supplemental periods when additional power is genuinely needed, rather than operating it continuously. The controller determines precise time periods to engage the secondary source, achieving power availability during critical moments while minimizing overall resource consumption.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Data Source

PatentUS9837942B2Power system that operates in an exercise mode based on measured parameters

Publication Date: 2017.12.05 DISCOVERY ENERGY LLC

AI summary

A power system may include a power generation component and a sensor configured to measure a parameter. The power system may also include a controller in communication with the power generation component and the sensor. The controller may be configured to run the power generation component in an exercise mode for a duration. The duration may be based on the measured parameter.