Substation Load Transfer Parameters Using Topology Risk Matrices

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current methods for electric substation load transfer control are inefficient, as they require manual analysis, cannot process multiple tasks simultaneously, and fail to consider both path risk and switch risk effectively, leading to difficulties in maintaining power grid reliability during maintenance or outages.

Innovation Solution

A method and system that generate electric substation load transfer control parameters using a fundamental scale matrix, which adjusts switch information and risk values based on power grid topology, allowing for comprehensive analysis and simultaneous consideration of switch and path risks.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If manual analysis is used for transfer paths and risks, then specific load transfer tasks can be analyzed, but it cannot process multiple tasks simultaneously and requires re-analysis for each task change

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveload transfer task processing efficiencyVSAvoidre-analysis time for task changes
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent pre-calculates and stores risk values for all possible transfer paths between substations before actual load transfer tasks are executed. This preliminary computation creates a reusable risk database that can serve multiple transfer tasks without re-analysis, directly resolving the contradiction between processing efficiency and re-analysis time

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent creates a universal risk assessment model that can evaluate multiple transfer tasks simultaneously using the same pre-computed risk values. This multi-functional approach allows the system to handle various load transfer scenarios without requiring separate analysis for each task, improving productivity while eliminating redundant time consumption

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Reliability

If design of load transfer control parameters is performed, then transfer control can be achieved, but it is very difficult to take path risk and switch risk into account at the same time

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveload transfer control reliabilityVSAvoidparameter design complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges path risk and switch risk into a unified risk assessment framework. By combining these previously separate risk factors into a single integrated model, the system can simultaneously consider both risks without increasing design complexity, thereby improving transfer control reliability

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent transforms complex risk considerations into simplified quantitative parameters that can be directly incorporated into control decisions. By changing the representation of risk from qualitative assessments to standardized numerical values, the system maintains reliability while reducing parameter design complexity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Measurement precision

If power flow reverse examination is performed, then accurate risk assessment can be achieved, but it is a very difficult task

Engineering Contradiction:
Improverisk assessment precisionVSAvoidpower flow reverse examination difficulty
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDifficulty of detecting and measuring

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces complex mechanical power flow analysis with an equivalent electrical circuit model approach. By substituting the difficult power flow reverse examination with an analogous electrical system analysis, the patent achieves accurate risk assessment while significantly reducing the difficulty of detection and measurement

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Data Source

PatentUS11742658B2Generating electric substation load transfer control parameters
Publication Date: 2023.08.29 UTOPUS INSIGHTS INC
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AI summary

A method for generating electric substation load transfer control parameters includes adjusting elements in a fundamental scale matrix according to a condition change of a power grid, wherein the fundamental scale matrix is constructed based on the topology structure of the power grid, and the elements in the fundamental scale matrix represent switch information and risk values of paths between nodes of the power grid, wherein the switch information represents number of switching times required for connecting two nodes of the power grid; and performing operations on the adjusted fundamental scale matrix to generate switch information and risk values of paths for electric substation load transfer control, as electric substation load transfer control parameters.