Energy Storage Thermal Control for Grid Peak Power Management

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Solution Overview

Problem

The increasing power consumption of grids poses challenges in power regulation and control, with energy storage devices struggling to efficiently manage their power consumption while maintaining performance.

Innovation Solution

A power consumption control method and system that acquires power consumption data from the grid and adjusts the temperature of energy storage devices accordingly, using a thermal control module to optimize power usage during peak and valley periods.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If the temperature of the energy storage device is regulated to ensure performance, then the reliability is improved, but the power consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveperformance of energy storage deviceVSAvoidpower consumption of energy storage device
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies dynamics by making the temperature regulation strategy adaptive rather than static. The thermal control module adjusts its operation based on real-time grid power consumption status, switching between different temperature maintenance modes (first temperature during peak periods, second temperature during valley periods) to dynamically balance reliability and energy consumption

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the temperature parameter based on grid conditions. During peak power consumption periods, the device operates at a first temperature that ensures performance, while during valley periods, it operates at a second temperature that reduces power consumption. This parameter change resolves the contradiction by making temperature a variable that adapts to external conditions

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Reliability

If the thermal control module operates continuously to maintain temperature, then the reliability is improved, but the power consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveperformance of energy storage deviceVSAvoidpower consumption of thermal control module
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSUse of energy by stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements periodic action by operating the thermal control module differently during peak and valley periods of grid power consumption. Instead of continuous operation at full capacity, the module periodically adjusts its operation intensity based on the timing and grid conditions, reducing overall energy consumption while maintaining necessary temperature control

Inventive Principle:
Principle #19Periodic action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies partial action by not always maintaining the temperature at the level required for optimal performance. During valley periods when grid power is abundant and cheap, the system accepts a higher temperature (second temperature) that is sufficient but not excessive, reducing the workload on the thermal control module and lowering its power consumption

Inventive Principle:
Principle #16Partial or excessive action

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

This approach reduces the power consumption of energy storage devices while ensuring their performance, thereby improving the efficiency and reliability of grid power regulation and control.

Implementation Method 1

controlling a thermal control module to regulate the temperature of the energy storage device according to the first data

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectThermal energy transfer: Heat Exchanger

Data Source

PatentUS20250055286A1Power consumption control method and power consumption control system
Publication Date: 2025.02.13 CONTEMPORARY AMPEREX TECHNOLOGY (HONG KONG) LIMITED
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AI summary

A power consumption control method includes acquiring first data. The first data is configured to indicate power consumption information of a grid. The method further includes, in a case where an energy storage device is connected to the grid, regulating a temperature of the energy storage device according to the first data.