Unified Power Grid Supervision System
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current power grid management systems are complex and fragmented, requiring manual processing and disparate systems for switching requests, daily and weekly reports, and validation, leading to inefficiencies and increased labor costs due to the lack of a unified platform for managing and supervising transmission and distribution grids.
Innovation Solution
A unified system architecture that integrates energy management systems and distribution management systems, utilizing a processor and memory to generate operation plans, manage switching operations, and log task completion times, providing a single platform for planning, scheduling, and logging of power grid operations, including modules for outage and switching management, operator logging, daily operation planning, and integration services.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple independent systems are used for different power grid operations, then each system can be specialized for its specific function, but the overall system complexity increases and manual processing requirements rise
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple independent power grid management systems (switching request management, daily report management, weekly report management, and validation systems) into a single unified automated platform. This integration eliminates the need for operators to manually switch between disparate systems, reducing overall system complexity while maintaining all specialized functions within one cohesive architecture.
Solution Approach 2:
The unified system is designed to perform multiple functions simultaneously - managing switching requests, generating daily and weekly reports, validating operations, and logging activities - all within a single platform. This multi-functional approach allows the system to replace multiple specialized systems while providing adaptability for each specific operation type through modular design elements.
2Device complexity
If manual processing is used for switching requests and reports, then system implementation is simpler, but labor costs increase and human error rises
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements automated self-service capabilities where the unified platform automatically processes switching requests, generates daily and weekly reports, performs validations, and maintains logs without requiring manual intervention. The system serves itself by automatically retrieving data from integrated sources, processing information through predefined workflows, and producing outputs, thereby eliminating manual labor while maintaining implementation feasibility through configuration-based setup.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual mechanical processing operations with automated electronic processing. Instead of operators manually entering data, generating reports, and validating switching requests, the system uses automated workflows, electronic data exchange between integrated systems, and algorithmic validation processes to perform these functions, significantly improving productivity while keeping the system implementable through software configuration.
3Ease of operation
If disparate systems are used for power grid management, then each system can operate independently, but integration and supervision become more difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The unified system acts as an intermediary platform that connects and coordinates all power grid management functions. It provides a central interface that communicates with various underlying systems (energy management systems, distribution management systems, etc.), translating and coordinating their operations. This intermediary architecture allows independent systems to continue operating autonomously while the unified platform provides seamless integration and supervision, reducing the perceived integration complexity for users.
4Productivity
If automated processing is implemented, then productivity and accuracy improve, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The automated unified system is segmented into distinct functional modules - switching request management module, report generation module, validation module, and logging module. Each module handles specific tasks independently, which reduces the perceived complexity by breaking down the automation into manageable, well-defined components. This modular segmentation maintains high productivity while making the overall system complexity more controllable and understandable.
Data Source
AI summary
Various aspects of the disclosure provide for an integrated system to facilitate operational and supervisory functions for transmission and distribution power grids. The system can facilitate switching operations for the power grid as well as providing an integrated planning, scheduling, and logging of power grid supervisory functions in order to reduce human error, improve labor efficiencies, and provide tools to assist in daily work plan assignments. The system includes modules to assist with outage and switching management, as well as modules for daily operation planning, work assignment planning, interruption tracking and analysis, and logging and recordkeeping.