V2X Power Exchange Controller for Peak Consumption Management
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing V2X systems face challenges in effectively managing peak electrical power consumption, leading to penalties when peak demand exceeds targets, as they rely on discrete and often inefficient exchanges of electrical power between grids and rechargeable vehicle batteries.
Innovation Solution
A V2X system with an electrical power distribution system and a controller that identifies changes in power draw from the grid, selectively exchanges electrical power with a battery bank by signaling for discharge or supply based on the change rate and desired state of charge, optimizing power flow to avoid peak consumption.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Power
If V2X systems exchange electrical power with rechargeable vehicle batteries to manage peak consumption, then peak electrical power consumption can be reduced, but the system complexity and control difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by forecasting future electrical power consumption and proactively adjusting battery charge/discharge operations before peak demand occurs. The controller identifies forecasted peak consumption periods and pre-charges or pre-discharges batteries to prevent exceeding power targets, rather than reacting after penalties are incurred.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements continuous feedback loops where the controller monitors actual versus forecasted power consumption, battery state of charge, and power exchange rates. This feedback enables dynamic adjustment of battery operations to maintain optimal performance while avoiding peak consumption penalties, resolving the complexity through intelligent control rather than hardware complexity.
2Ease of manufacture
If discrete power exchanges are used between grid and vehicle batteries, then implementation is simpler, but efficiency is reduced and unnecessary battery depletion occurs
Solution Approach 1:
The system transitions from static, discrete power exchange operations to dynamic, continuous adjustment of power flow rates. The controller continuously monitors the rate of power exchange and adjusts battery charge/discharge operations in real-time based on changing grid conditions, forecasted consumption patterns, and battery state, maximizing energy efficiency while maintaining implementation feasibility through software control.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes operational parameters by continuously adjusting power exchange rates rather than using fixed discrete levels. The controller modifies the rate at which power is exchanged between the grid and batteries based on real-time conditions, optimizing energy utilization and preventing unnecessary battery depletion while keeping the physical infrastructure simple.
3Use of energy by moving object
If battery state is frequently monitored and adjusted, then optimal energy usage is maintained, but control complexity and measurement requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements self-service through automated controller operations that independently monitor battery state, forecast consumption patterns, and adjust power exchange operations without manual intervention. The controller uses embedded algorithms to autonomously optimize energy usage based on real-time data, reducing control complexity while maintaining high energy efficiency through intelligent self-management.
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AI summary
A V2X system includes an electrical power distribution system configured to draw electrical power from a grid, support the supply of the drawn electrical power to one or more primary electrical systems and support the exchange of electrical power with a battery bank including at least one rechargeable vehicle battery. A controller manages the exchange of electrical power between the electrical power distribution system and the battery bank by identifying a change rate in electrical power drawn by the electrical power distribution system from the grid, selecting an amount of electrical power for the electrical power distribution system to exchange with the battery bank based on the change rate, and signaling for the exchange of the selected amount of electrical power.