Universal Power Conversion Cell Software Configuration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Power distribution systems face challenges in providing consistent energy conversion across multiple types of energy sources and loads, as different sources (e.g., wind, solar, fuel cells) deliver energy in varying formats, requiring customized power conversion equipment.
Innovation Solution
A universal power conversion cell with software-controlled modules that are selected and simulated based on load or source characteristics, allowing for customizable power conversion through a standardized hardware platform with imported software modules, enabling seamless integration of various energy sources and loads.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If customized power conversion equipment is used for each energy source type, then power conversion consistency is improved, but device complexity and inventory requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal power conversion platform with standardized hardware architecture that can accommodate multiple energy source types (wind, solar, fuel cell, battery) through software configuration rather than hardware customization. The controller is designed to universally interface with different energy sources and loads, eliminating the need for source-specific or load-specific conversion equipment while maintaining consistent power conversion performance across all applications.
2Adaptability or versatility
If separate power conversion equipment is deployed for each source-load combination, then integration flexibility is improved, but system complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system employs a universal power conversion cell design where identical hardware platforms can be configured through software to serve any source-load combination. The standardized interface and modular software architecture enable flexible integration of different energy sources (AC, DC, renewable, storage) and loads without requiring specialized equipment for each pairing, thereby reducing system complexity while maintaining full adaptability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent utilizes software-based parameter configuration to adapt the universal power conversion platform to different energy sources and loads. By changing control parameters, conversion ratios, and operational characteristics through software rather than hardware modification, the system achieves high integration flexibility with a single standardized hardware design, avoiding the complexity of multiple specialized equipment variants.
Data Source
AI summary
A method of configuring a power conversion cell for a distributed power system according to an example of the present disclosure includes: importing one or more software modules onto a controller of a conversion device configured to control power conversion with one or more of the modules selected based on one or more of a load or source device, and the results of a software simulation.