公开(公告)号：US09528854B1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-27

申请号：US14322052

申请日：2014-07-02

Applicant: Southern Company Services, Inc.

Inventor： Grayson Thomas Mixon ,  Jack Charles Hierholzer

IPC: G01D4/00

CPC classification number: G01D4/004 ,  Y02B90/242 ,  Y02B90/246 ,  Y04S20/322 ,  Y04S20/42

Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for calculating a downstream load in a power distribution network. A power distribution network may comprise smart meters capable of communicating readings describing power consumed by a customer to a monitoring computing device. A downstream load may be determined by the monitoring computing device for a point in the power distribution network using an average power determined for devices downstream from the point in the power distribution network. The average power for the devices downstream may be determined utilizing the readings received from the smart meters.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于计算配电网络中的下游负载的各种实施例。 配电网络可以包括智能电表，其能够将描述顾客消耗的电力的读数传送到监视计算装置。 下游负载可以由监视计算设备使用为配电网络中的点下游的设备确定的平均功率来确定配电网络中的点。 可以使用从智能电表接收到的读数确定下游设备的平均功率。

公开(公告)号：US09470747B1

公开(公告)日：2016-10-18

申请号：US14161742

申请日：2014-01-23

Applicant: Southern Company Services, Inc.

Inventor： Grayson Thomas Mixon ,  Jack Charles Hierholzer

IPC: G01R11/32 ,  G01R27/04 ,  G08B21/00 ,  G01R31/28

CPC classification number: G01R31/2829 ,  G01R22/063 ,  G01R22/068 ,  G01R35/04

Abstract: Various methods and systems are directed to a mislinked meter system that identifies utility meters mislinked to a distribution transformer in a data store. Utility meters reporting voltages that vary more than other meters linked to the same distribution transformer in the data store may be physically linked to a different distribution transformer. To compare meter voltages, the mislinked meter system generates normal meter errors for the utility meters and a normal transformer error for some or all of the utility meters linked to the same distribution transformer. The normal meter error and transformer error represent the amount the voltages of a utility meter varies from the voltages of the other utility meters associated with the distribution transformer. The more the meter errors vary when compared to the transformer error, the more likely a utility meter is mislinked to the wrong distribution transformer in the data store.

Abstract translation: 各种方法和系统针对错误连接的仪表系统，其识别错误地链接到数据存储器中的配电变压器的效用电表。 与数据存储器中相同配电变压器相连的其他仪表的电压表报告电压可能会物理连接到不同的配电变压器。 为了比较仪表电压，错误连接的仪表系统为公用事业电表产生正常的仪表误差，以及与相同配电变压器相连的部分或全部公用事业仪表的正常变压器故障。 正常的电表误差和变压器误差表示电表的电压与配电变压器相关的其他电表的电压变化的数量。 与变压器故障相比，仪表误差越大，数据存储器中错误地连接到错误的配电变压器的可能性就越大。

公开(公告)号：US09409136B2

公开(公告)日：2016-08-09

申请号：US14488323

申请日：2014-09-17

Applicant: Southern Company Services, Inc.

Inventor： Pannalal Vimalchand ,  Guohai Liu ,  Wan Wang Peng

IPC: C01B3/36 ,  B01J3/02 ,  C10J3/30 ,  C10J3/50 ,  C10J3/72 ,  F23K3/02

CPC classification number: B01J3/02 ,  C10J3/30 ,  C10J3/50 ,  C10J3/723 ,  C10J2200/09 ,  C10J2200/156 ,  C10J2300/093 ,  F23K3/02

Abstract: A coal feed system to feed pulverized low rank coals containing up to 25 wt % moisture to gasifiers operating up to 1000 psig pressure is described. The system includes gas distributor and collector gas permeable pipes imbedded in the lock vessel. Different methods of operation of the feed system are disclosed to minimize feed problems associated with bridging and packing of the pulverized coal. The method of maintaining the feed system and feeder device exit pressures using gas addition or extraction with the pressure control device is also described.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种供料系统，其将含有高达25重量％水分的粉末状低级煤料送入高达1000psig压力的气化器。 该系统包括嵌入在锁定容器中的气体分配器和集气器透气管。 公开了进料系统的不同操作方法以最小化与粉煤的桥接和包装相关的进料问题。 还描述了使用气体添加或用压力控制装置提取来维持进料系统和进料装置出口压力的方法。

公开(公告)号：US09258627B2

公开(公告)日：2016-02-09

申请号：US12879248

申请日：2010-09-10

Applicant: Arnold Cory Solomon

Inventor： Arnold Cory Solomon

IPC: G08C15/06 ,  H04Q9/00

CPC classification number: H04Q9/00 ,  H04Q2209/60 ,  H04Q2209/86

Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for locating utility metering devices. Utility metering devices are those that are lost or stolen and that are facilitating unauthorized utility service access. Many AMI and/or AMR deployments lack the ability to remotely deactivate a meter. Accordingly, embodiments of this disclosure can generate a zone of interest in which an unauthorized utility metering device is located, and the unauthorized utility metering device can be subsequently located within the zone of interest.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于定位公用计量装置的各种实施例。 公用计量装置是丢失或被盗的，并且正在促进非法的公用事业服务访问。 许多AMI和/或AMR部署无法远程停用仪表。 因此，本公开的实施例可以产生未授权公用计量设备所在的关注区域，并且未经授权的公用计量设备可以随后位于感兴趣的区域内。

公开(公告)号：US08961629B2

公开(公告)日：2015-02-24

申请号：US12969997

申请日：2010-12-16

Applicant: Pannalal Vimalchand ,  Guohai Liu ,  Wan Wang Peng

Inventor： Pannalal Vimalchand ,  Guohai Liu ,  Wan Wang Peng

IPC: C10J3/08 ,  C10J3/56 ,  C10J3/72 ,  C10J3/84 ,  C10K1/02 ,  F23C10/00 ,  F23C10/10

CPC classification number: C10J3/56 ,  C10J3/721 ,  C10J3/84 ,  C10J2200/152 ,  C10J2300/093 ,  C10J2300/094 ,  C10J2300/1807 ,  C10K1/024 ,  F23C10/002 ,  F23C10/005 ,  F23C10/10 ,  Y02E20/18

Abstract: The improvements proposed in this invention provide a reliable apparatus and method to gasify low rank coals in a class of pressurized circulating fluidized bed reactors termed “transport gasifier.” The embodiments overcome a number of operability and reliability problems with existing gasifiers. The systems and methods address issues related to distribution of gasification agent without the use of internals, management of heat release to avoid any agglomeration and clinker formation, specific design of bends to withstand the highly erosive environment due to high solid particles circulation rates, design of a standpipe cyclone to withstand high temperature gasification environment, compact design of seal-leg that can handle high mass solids flux, design of nozzles that eliminate plugging, uniform aeration of large diameter Standpipe, oxidant injection at the cyclone exits to effectively modulate gasifier exit temperature and reduction in overall height of the gasifier with a modified non-mechanical valve.

Abstract translation: 本发明中提出的改进提供了一种可靠的装置和方法，用于在称为“输送气化器”的一类加压循环流化床反应器中气化低等级煤。实施例克服了现有气化器的许多可操作性和可靠性问题。 该系统和方法解决了不使用内部物质的气化剂分配相关问题，管理放热以避免任何凝聚和熟料形成，具体设计弯曲以承受高固体颗粒循环速率下的高侵蚀性环境，设计 一个立管旋风，可承受高温气化环境，紧凑的密封腿设计，可处理高质量固体通量，设计喷嘴，消除堵塞，均匀通风大口径立管，氧化剂注入在旋风出口处有效调节气化器出口温度 并且用改进的非机械阀降低气化器的整体高度。

公开(公告)号：US08706454B2

公开(公告)日：2014-04-22

申请号：US13171753

申请日：2011-06-29

Applicant: Joseph E. Sneed, III

Inventor： Joseph E. Sneed, III

IPC: G06G7/48

CPC classification number: H02J3/06 ,  F17D3/01 ,  H02J2003/007 ,  Y02E60/76 ,  Y04S40/22

Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for transmission evaluation. In one embodiment, among others, a method includes evaluating a plurality of contingencies to generate a plurality of contingency results, where at least one of the contingency results includes an overload condition. The evaluation is based at least in part upon a case associated with a transmission network. The method further includes sorting the plurality of contingency results based upon corresponding overload-contingency pairs and determining a potential remediation solution to the overload condition based at least in part upon the overload-contingency pair. In another embodiment, a system includes a transmission evaluation application executed in a computing device. The application includes logic that obtains a plurality of contingency evaluation results including an overload condition, determines at least one potential remediation solution to the overload condition, updates the case to include the potential remediation solution, and generates a second plurality of contingency evaluation results.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于传输评估的各种实施例。 在一个实施例中，其中包括评估多个意外情况以产生多个偶然结果，其中至少一个应急结果包括过载状况。 该评估至少部分地基于与传输网络相关联的情况。 该方法还包括基于相应的过载 - 偶然性对来分类多个偶然结果，并且至少部分地基于过载 - 偶然性对来确定对过载状况的潜在修复解决方案。 在另一实施例中，系统包括在计算设备中执行的传输评估应用。 应用程序包括获得包括过载条件的多个意外评估结果的逻辑，确定至少一个潜在的针对过载状况的补救解决方案，更新该情况以包括潜在的修复解决方案，并且生成第二多个应急评估结果。

公开(公告)号：US20130158972A1

公开(公告)日：2013-06-20

申请号：US13325686

申请日：2011-12-14

Applicant: Malcolm Linn Fry, JR.

Inventor： Malcolm Linn Fry, JR.

IPC: G06F17/50

CPC classification number: G06F17/5022 ,  G06F2217/04

Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for simulating distribution electric circuit models containing simulated software intelligent electronic devices. The distribution circuit and intelligent electronic simulator application facilitates the creation of user created software intelligent electronic devices. The software intelligent electronic devices imitate the operation of actual intelligent electronic devices on a power line. Communication between the software intelligent electronic devices and the automated recovery system can be captured using the distribution circuit and intelligent electronic device simulator application.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于模拟包含模拟软件智能电子设备的分布电路模型的各种实施例。 分布电路和智能电子模拟器应用便于创建用户创建的软件智能电子设备。 软件智能电子设备模拟电力线上实际智能电子设备的运行。 软件智能电子设备与自动恢复系统之间的通信可以使用分配电路和智能电子设备模拟器应用来捕获。

公开(公告)号：US08412475B1

公开(公告)日：2013-04-02

申请号：US12645853

申请日：2009-12-23

Applicant: Olin A. Williams, Jr.

Inventor： Olin A. Williams, Jr.

IPC: G06F11/30 ,  G21C17/00

CPC classification number: H02J13/0062 ,  H02J13/0079 ,  Y02E60/74 ,  Y02E60/7838 ,  Y04S10/30 ,  Y04S40/124

Abstract: A synchronized pseudorandom sequence injector is provided for injecting a plurality of pseudorandom signals at selected locations in a power system having a plurality of locations forming a transmission and distribution grid. A synchronization pulse generator generates an accurate reference clocking signal. A pseudorandom clocking and sequence generator receives the clocking signal and generates a string of pseudorandom sequences. A binary drive control creates a tri-state voltage output from a logic level output of the pseudorandom clocking and sequence generator. A signal conditioning interface processes the voltage output to attenuate any protection related carrier signals from a pseudorandom signal injection point at a selected location.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种同步的伪随机序列注入器，用于在具有形成传输和分配网格的多个位置的电力系统中的选定位置处注入多个伪随机信号。 同步脉冲发生器产生精确的参考时钟信号。 伪随机时钟和序列发生器接收时钟信号并产生一串伪随机序列。 二进制驱动器控制从伪随机时钟和序列发生器的逻辑电平输出创建三态电压输出。 信号调节接口处理电压输出以衰减任何保护相关载波信号与选定位置处的伪随机信号注入点。

公开(公告)号：US20120296869A1

公开(公告)日：2012-11-22

申请号：US13109177

申请日：2011-05-17

Applicant: Gregory Ray Floyd

Inventor： Gregory Ray Floyd

IPC: G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06Q10/10 ,  G06Q50/06

Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for facilitating data synchronization in a utility computing environment. A data synchronization application can monitor source systems in such an environment and generate periodic change sets that correspond to data that has changed in the various source systems. Destination systems can subscribe to change sets and receive the appropriate change sets by monitoring flags that the data synchronization application can set. Various classes of change sets that correspond to data within a particular change set can also be generated.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于在公用计算环境中促进数据同步的各种实施例。 数据同步应用程序可以监视这种环境中的源系统，并生成与各种源系统中已经发生变化的数据相对应的周期性变更集。 目标系统可以订阅更改集并通过监视数据同步应用程序可以设置的标志来接收适当的更改集。 也可以生成与特定变化集合内的数据相对应的各种变化集合。

公开(公告)号：US20120271574A1

公开(公告)日：2012-10-25

申请号：US13089435

申请日：2011-04-19

Applicant: Olin Alvin Williams, JR. ,  Michael Jack Swan

Inventor： Olin Alvin Williams, JR. ,  Michael Jack Swan

IPC: G06F19/00

CPC classification number: G05B23/0256 ,  G01R31/086 ,  H02J3/00 ,  H02J13/0006 ,  H02J2003/007 ,  Y02E60/74 ,  Y02E60/76 ,  Y04S10/30 ,  Y04S10/522 ,  Y04S40/22

Abstract: Various methods and systems are provided for impulse response monitoring in power systems. In one embodiment, a method includes obtaining raw power system data associated with a power system, cross-correlating the raw power system data with a synchronized pseudo-random sequence signal injected into the power system to determine a correlated impulse response and determining a condition of the power system based at least in part upon the correlated impulse response. In another embodiment, a system includes a plurality of signal injection systems and a data capture device coupled to a power system. A data analysis device cross-correlates raw power system data obtained by the data capture device with at least one synchronized pseudo-random sequence signal injected by a signal injection system and determines a condition of the power system based at least in part upon a frequency spectrum based upon a correlated impulse response.

Abstract translation: 为电力系统中的脉冲响应监测提供了各种方法和系统。 在一个实施例中，一种方法包括获得与电力系统相关联的原始电力系统数据，将原始电力系统数据与注入电力系统的同步伪随机序列信号进行交叉相关，以确定相关的脉冲响应并确定 所述电力系统至少部分地基于所述相关脉冲响应。 在另一个实施例中，系统包括耦合到电力系统的多个信号注入系统和数据捕获装置。 数据分析装置将由数据捕获装置获得的原始电力系统数据与由信号注入系统注入的至少一个同步的伪随机序列信号进行交叉相关，并至少部分地基于频谱确定电力系统的状况 基于相关的脉冲响应。