公开(公告)号：US20150120270A1

公开(公告)日：2015-04-30

申请号：US14268543

申请日：2014-05-02

Applicant: ELECTRONICS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS RESEARCH INSTITUTE

Inventor： Tae In HWANG ,  Il Woo LEE

IPC: G06F17/50

CPC classification number: H02J13/0079 ,  G06F2217/78 ,  G06Q50/06 ,  H02J2003/007 ,  Y02E60/76 ,  Y04S40/22

Abstract: Disclosed are an apparatus and method for automating a smart grid interoperability test and verification. It is possible to allow a tester to easily establish a test environment needed to test a CIM interoperability by providing a function that allows a tester to directly set and create a test node, a CIM test sequence, and a test sequence metadata, and it is also possible to reduce time and cost taken to test and verify the CIM interoperability by automatically compare and analyze a CIM message monitored in an actual test process with CIM message metadata set in a test scenario creation stage.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于自动化智能电网互操作性测试和验证的装置和方法。 通过提供允许测试者直接设置和创建测试节点，CIM测试序列和测试序列元数据的功能，测试人员可以轻松建立测试CIM互操作性所需的测试环境，而且它是 也可以通过自动比较和分析在测试场景创建阶段中设置的CIM消息元数据在实际测试过程中监控的CIM消息来减少测试和验证CIM互操作性所需的时间和成本。

公开(公告)号：US20150112496A1

公开(公告)日：2015-04-23

申请号：US14056400

申请日：2013-10-17

Applicant: General Electric Company

Inventor： Rayette Ann Fisher ,  Wei Ren ,  Murali Mohan Baggu Datta Venkata Satya ,  Felipe Antonio Chegury Viana ,  Krishna Kumar Anaparthi ,  Reigh Allen Walling

IPC: H02J4/00

CPC classification number: H02J3/16 ,  H02J3/1842 ,  H02J3/383 ,  H02J13/0006 ,  H02J13/0062 ,  H02J13/0075 ,  H02J13/0079 ,  H02J2003/007 ,  Y02B70/3216 ,  Y02E10/563 ,  Y02E40/22 ,  Y02E40/34 ,  Y02E40/72 ,  Y02E60/726 ,  Y02E60/76 ,  Y02E60/7838 ,  Y02E60/7853 ,  Y04S10/123 ,  Y04S10/24 ,  Y04S20/221 ,  Y04S40/124 ,  Y04S40/126 ,  Y04S40/22

Abstract: A method and system for use in controlling an electric network are provided. The system includes an Integrated Volt-VAr Control (IVVC) component configured to determine optimization parameters for slow dynamics electromechanical devices and fast dynamics DER devices coupled to the network. The slow dynamics devices are controlled by a present state of the electric network and a voltage rise table that is adaptively updated in real-time using a command output, or a power flow-based complete optimization routine that generates optimal setpoints for the traditional controllable assets and for at least some of the fast dynamics DER devices. The fast dynamics devices are controlled locally using a control algorithm that uses a reactive power contribution based on IVVC settings, based on photo-voltaic (PV) plant active power variations, based on power factor, or based on a voltage of the local electric network.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于控制电网的方法和系统。 该系统包括集成的Volt-VAr控制（IVVC）组件，其被配置为确定用于慢速动力学机电装置和耦合到网络的快速动态DER装置的优化参数。 慢速动力学装置由电网的当前状态控制，并且使用命令输出或基于功率流的完整优化程序实时自适应地更新的电压上升表，其为传统可控资产生成最佳设定点 以及至少一些快速动态DER设备。 使用基于基于光伏（PV）工厂有功功率变化的基于IVVC设置的无功功率贡献的控制算法，基于功率因数或基于本地电网的电压来本地控制快速动力学装置 。

公开(公告)号：US08981601B2

公开(公告)日：2015-03-17

申请号：US13478963

申请日：2012-05-23

Applicant: Jean-Denis Hatier ,  Reginald Paquin

Inventor： Jean-Denis Hatier ,  Reginald Paquin

IPC: H01H9/54

CPC classification number: H02J13/0055 ,  H02J13/0079 ,  H02J2003/143 ,  Y02B70/3216 ,  Y02B70/3266 ,  Y02P80/14 ,  Y04S20/221 ,  Y04S20/242 ,  Y10T307/461 ,  Y10T307/944

Abstract: The method is for operating a remotely-controlled switching device of an energy management system. The switching device is mounted in series on a local electrically powered circuit on which are also mounted in series a load and an electronic thermostat. The method includes generating a first pulsed signal for controlling the switching device, the switching device opening and closing the circuit in response to the first signal. The circuit is opened to prevent the load from operating and is closed when operation of the load is allowed. The method includes generating a second pulsed signal for controlling the switching device at least when the circuit is opened by the switching device in response to the first signal. The second signal causes the switching device to temporarily close the opened circuit at given intervals for keeping an internal circuitry of the thermostat energized while still substantially preventing the load from operating.

Abstract translation: 该方法用于操作能量管理系统的遥控开关装置。 开关装置串联安装在本体电动电路上，其上还串联负载和电子恒温器。 该方法包括产生用于控制开关装置的第一脉冲信号，开关装置响应于第一信号而打开和闭合电路。 打开电路以防止负载运行，并且允许负载运行时闭合。 该方法包括：至少当开关装置响应于第一信号打开电路时，产生用于控制开关装置的第二脉冲信号。 第二信号使得开关装置以给定的间隔临时关闭打开的电路，以保持恒温器的内部电路通电，同时仍然基本上防止负载运行。

公开(公告)号：US20150073615A1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-12

申请号：US14518263

申请日：2014-10-20

Applicant: CAUSAM ENERGY, INC.

Inventor： Joseph W. Forbes, JR.

IPC: G05B13/02 ,  G05F1/66

CPC classification number: H02J13/0062 ,  G05B11/01 ,  G05B13/02 ,  G05B13/0255 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05B19/02 ,  G05B19/042 ,  G05B2219/40458 ,  G05F1/66 ,  H02J3/00 ,  H02J3/14 ,  H02J13/0079 ,  H02J2003/007 ,  H04L67/10 ,  Y02B70/3225 ,  Y02E60/76 ,  Y04S20/222 ,  Y04S20/224 ,  Y04S40/22

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus embodiments for electric power grid and network registration and management of active grid elements. Grid elements are transformed into active grid elements following initial registration of each grid element with the system, preferably through network-based communication between the grid elements and a coordinator, either in coordination with or outside of an IP-based communications network router. A multiplicity of active grid elements function in the grid for supply capacity, supply and/or load curtailment as supply or capacity. Also preferably, messaging is managed through a network by a Coordinator using IP messaging for communication with the grid elements, with the energy management system (EMS), and with the utilities, market participants, and/or grid operators.

公开(公告)号：US08977976B2

公开(公告)日：2015-03-10

申请号：US13879014

申请日：2011-10-13

Applicant: Karl A. Simmons

Inventor： Karl A. Simmons

IPC: G06F3/0481 ,  H02J3/14 ,  H02J13/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/0481 ,  H02J3/14 ,  H02J13/0079 ,  Y02B70/3225 ,  Y04S20/222

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for instantly and electronically reporting generation outages and/or availability to the grid operator. More specifically, the invention relates to systems for creating outage requests on a mobile device or web interface, accepting outage requests, processing the outage request, submitting the outage request to the grid operator electronically, receiving and communicating acknowledgement of receipt, acceptance or rejection of the outage request and starting the outage when an outage request is approved. In some embodiments, workflow design for processing the outage request may occur on a mobile device or web interface.

Abstract translation: 提供系统和方法，即时和电子地报告电网运营商的生成中断和/或可用性。 更具体地说，本发明涉及用于在移动设备或网络界面上创建中断请求的系统，接受中断请求，处理中断请求，以电子方式向网格运营商提交中断请求，接收和传送确认接收，接受或拒绝 断电请求并在批准中断请求时启动中断。 在一些实施例中，用于处理中断请求的工作流设计可以发生在移动设备或web界面上。

公开(公告)号：US20140377602A1

公开(公告)日：2014-12-25

申请号：US14355551

申请日：2012-10-04

Applicant: Robert Bosch GmbH ,  Samsung SDI Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Karsten Thoelmann

IPC: G01R31/36 ,  H01M10/48

CPC classification number: G01R31/3606 ,  B60L3/0046 ,  B60L11/1864 ,  B60L2240/545 ,  B60L2240/547 ,  B60L2240/549 ,  B60L2270/147 ,  G01R31/3658 ,  H01M10/4207 ,  H01M10/4257 ,  H01M10/482 ,  H01M2010/4271 ,  H01M2220/20 ,  H02J7/0021 ,  H02J13/0079 ,  H04Q9/00 ,  H04Q2209/10 ,  H04Q2209/30 ,  Y02T10/7011 ,  Y02T10/7055 ,  Y02T10/7061 ,  Y02T90/16

Abstract: A battery management unit includes a plurality of monitoring IC chips each configured to detect at least one operating parameter of at least one battery cell or battery module, which has a predetermined number of battery cells and is connected to a first bus. The battery management unit further includes a control unit and a basis monitoring IC chip which is likewise connected to the first bus and is configured to communicate with each of the monitoring IC chips via the first bus. The basis monitoring IC chip and the control unit are connected to a second bus and are configured to communicate with each other via the second bus. The basis monitoring IC chip and the control unit are arranged on a common circuit board.

Abstract translation: 电池管理单元包括多个监视IC芯片，每个监视IC芯片被配置为检测具有预定数量的电池单元并连接到第一总线的至少一个电池单元或电池模块的至少一个操作参数。 电池管理单元还包括控制单元和基本监视IC芯片，其同样连接到第一总线，并且被配置为经由第一总线与每个监视IC芯片通信。 基础监视IC芯片和控制单元连接到第二总线，并且被配置为经由第二总线彼此通信。 基准监视IC芯片和控制单元布置在公共电路板上。

公开(公告)号：US08892264B2

公开(公告)日：2014-11-18

申请号：US13451497

申请日：2012-04-19

Applicant: Alain P. Steven ,  Audrey A. Zibelman ,  Duncan K. DeVore ,  Craig Stewart

Inventor： Alain P. Steven ,  Audrey A. Zibelman ,  Duncan K. DeVore ,  Craig Stewart

IPC: G06F19/00 ,  G06Q50/06 ,  G06Q10/06 ,  H02J3/00 ,  H02J3/28 ,  H02J13/00 ,  G05B13/02 ,  G06Q40/04 ,  G05B15/02

CPC classification number: G05F1/66 ,  G05B13/02 ,  G05B13/04 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05B2219/2642 ,  G06F17/10 ,  G06F2217/78 ,  G06Q10/00 ,  G06Q10/06 ,  G06Q40/04 ,  G06Q50/06 ,  H02J3/008 ,  H02J3/28 ,  H02J13/0006 ,  H02J13/0062 ,  H02J13/0075 ,  H02J13/0079 ,  H02J2003/007 ,  Y02B70/3216 ,  Y02B90/2638 ,  Y02B90/2653 ,  Y02E60/722 ,  Y02E60/76 ,  Y02E60/7838 ,  Y02E60/7853 ,  Y02P90/84 ,  Y04S10/14 ,  Y04S10/54 ,  Y04S20/221 ,  Y04S20/224 ,  Y04S40/124 ,  Y04S40/126 ,  Y04S40/22 ,  Y04S50/10

Abstract: The apparatuses and methods herein facilitate generation of energy-related revenue for an energy customer of an electricity supplier, for a system that includes an energy storage asset. The apparatuses and methods herein can be used to generate operating schedules for a controller of the energy storage asset. When implemented, the generated operating schedules facilitates derivation of the energy-related revenue, over a time period T, associated with operation of the at least one energy storage asset according to the generated operating schedule. The energy-related revenue available to the energy customer over the time period T is based at least in part on a wholesale electricity market.

Abstract translation: 这里的装置和方法有助于为包括能量存储资产的系统的电力供应商的能源客户产生与能量相关的收入。 这里的装置和方法可用于生成能量存储资产的控制器的操作计划。 当实施时，所生成的操作计划便于根据所生成的操作计划在与所述至少一个能量存储资产的操作相关联的时间段T内导出能量相关收入。 在这段时间内，能源客户的能源相关收入T至少部分取决于批发电力市场。

公开(公告)号：US20140327305A1

公开(公告)日：2014-11-06

申请号：US14332572

申请日：2014-07-16

Applicant: Smart Wire Grid, Inc.

Inventor： Stewart Ramsay ,  Julie A. Couillard ,  Andrija Sadikovic

IPC: H02J3/26

CPC classification number: H02J3/26 ,  H01F29/00 ,  H01F38/30 ,  H02J13/0062 ,  H02J13/0075 ,  H02J13/0079 ,  Y02E40/50 ,  Y02E60/74 ,  Y02E60/7838 ,  Y02E60/7853 ,  Y04S10/30 ,  Y04S40/124 ,  Y04S40/126 ,  Y10T307/273

Abstract: Phase balancing techniques for power transmission systems are disclosed. In one embodiment, a phase balancing protocol (240) includes executing a first phase balancing protocol (350) in relation to a first power transmission section (400a). A second phase balancing protocol (370) may be executed if the first phase balancing protocol (350) is unable to provide a phase balanced condition. The first phase balancing protocol (350) may utilize a first ordering sequence (364) to rank the current flow on the power lines (16) of the first power transmission section (400a), while the second phase balancing protocol (370) may utilize a second ordering sequence (384) to rank the current flow on the power lines (16) of the first power transmission section (400a). The order sequences (364, 384) are opposite of each other—one ranks the current flows from high-to-low, and the other ranks the current flow from low-to-high.

公开(公告)号：US20140316595A1

公开(公告)日：2014-10-23

申请号：US14132627

申请日：2013-12-18

Applicant: Bradley Kayton ,  Jon Rappaport

Inventor： Bradley Kayton ,  Jon Rappaport

IPC: H02J4/00 ,  G06Q50/06

CPC classification number: G06Q50/06 ,  H02J3/14 ,  H02J13/0079 ,  Y02B70/3225 ,  Y04S20/222 ,  Y04S20/224

Abstract: A logic ladder is utilized for conducting Advanced Measurement and Verification (M&V) of energy utilizing devices under curtailment control as part of organized energy management and/or demand response programs. The logic ladder starts with the most accurate method of conducting M&V and steps down from there: first step is measuring energy current directly at the device itself; the second step is use of an Appliance Codes datastore, which are listed capabilities of devices under load control to be used as a proxy if direct measurement of energy consumed at the device is not available; the third step is to poll the smart meter, if it is installed, and taking the energy differential before and immediately after curtailment; and the fourth step is to resort to analytics and historical model estimates of energy curtailment. Appliance Codes consist of a set of parameters that describe the energy utilizing device or appliance under load control, most notably the wattage used when in operation. By approximating the wattage when the device is in operation, one can accurately estimate the wattage under curtailment by simply knowing when the energy utilizing device was turned off and when it was allowed to come back on again after the energy curtailment event.

Abstract translation: 作为有组织的能源管理和/或需求响应计划的一部分，利用逻辑梯子进行能量利用设备的削减控制的高级测量和验证（M＆V）。 逻辑梯子以最准确的M＆V方法开始，从那里步进：第一步是直接在设备本身测量能量电流; 第二步是使用设备代码数据存储，其中列出了负载控制下的设备的能力作为代理，如果在设备上消耗的能量的直接测量不可用; 第三步是轮询智能电表，如果安装好了，并在削减之前和之后采取能量差异; 第四步是采用能源削减的分析和历史模型估计。 设备代码包括一组参数，用于描述负载控制下的能源利用设备或设备，最显着的是在运行时使用的功率。 通过在设备运行时近似瓦数，人们可以通过简单地了解能量利用设备何时被关闭以及在能量削减事件之后被允许再次重新开始时，精确地估计瓦数。

公开(公告)号：US08816531B2

公开(公告)日：2014-08-26

申请号：US13100015

申请日：2011-05-03

Applicant: Michael Joseph Krok ,  Wei Ren ,  Sahika Genc

Inventor： Michael Joseph Krok ,  Wei Ren ,  Sahika Genc

IPC: H02J3/18 ,  H02J13/00 ,  H02J3/00

CPC classification number: H02J3/1807 ,  H02J3/1878 ,  H02J13/0079 ,  H02J2003/003 ,  Y02E40/30 ,  Y02E40/74 ,  Y04S10/22 ,  Y04S10/54 ,  Y10T307/406

Abstract: Certain embodiments of the invention may include systems, methods, and apparatus for controlling voltage and reactive power in a distribution network. One method includes estimating at least one present state associated with a distribution network; allocating one or more load zones in the distribution network; predicting load profiles of each zone for a predetermined time period; determining capacitor bank switching schedules for a predetermined time period based at least in part on the at least one present state and the predicted load profiles; and switching capacitor banks according to the capacitor bank switching schedules.

Abstract translation: 本发明的某些实施例可以包括用于控制分配网络中的电压和无功功率的系统，方法和装置。 一种方法包括估计与分配网络相关联的至少一个当前状态; 在分配网络中分配一个或多个负载区域; 预测每个区域的负荷曲线预定时间段; 至少部分地基于所述至少一个当前状态和所述预测负载曲线来确定预定时间段的电容器组切换计划; 并根据电容器组切换时间表切换电容器组。