TW201415748A - Power management method, system and apparatus thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

A power management method for a loop circuit with a plurality of sockets, the method comprises the following steps: (a) collecting an electrical parameter of each socket; (b) computing a sum of electricity consumption according to the electrical parameters; (c) disabling the unused sockets when the sum of electricity consumption is more than a first default value; and (d) enabling the unused sockets when the sum of electricity consumption is less than a second default value. Furthermore, a system and a device for power management are also disclosed.

Description

Electricity management method, system and device thereof

The present invention relates to a power management method, system and apparatus thereof, and more particularly to a power management method, system and apparatus for actively preventing power jumps from monitoring the total power consumption of a circuit.

Most household electrical switch boxes use a fuseless switch (NFB), which has the same function as the fuse. When the total current in the primary circuit exceeds the rated current value, the switch will trip to the open circuit (OFF). )status. At this point, the user can reset the tripped switch from the open circuit to the ON state to resume power-on. The non-fuse switch is used to protect the circuit from exceeding the load. Under normal circumstances, when the total current consumed by the electrical products in the circuit is within the rated current range, the fuseless switch will not trip.

However, the relationship between the tripping of the fuseless switch and the rated current is not always equal. In some cases, it may be relatively changed due to excessive use time and large current load. If the total current value exceeds the rated current and the switch does not instantaneously trip, the circuit protection is lost and the danger is easily caused. Moreover, the no-fuse switch is often used in high current loads and when the service life is too long, it is easy to cause the sheet metal to fatigue and aging, thereby accumulating errors and delaying the power cut, so that the loop cannot exceed the rated current value first. The time immediately cuts off the power supply, and it is relatively easy to cause disasters such as wire fire.

In general, the electrical main switch box can not display the output working current, so the user can not know the power consumption of the circuit, often inadvertently increase the power consumption or use too much electrical equipment, so that the circuit is at high load In the environment, it creates an opportunity to increase power jumps. In addition, the occurrence of a power jump will cause user confusion and may cause electrical loss.

In summary, it is a current goal to provide a power management method and system thereof to actively prevent power jump and ensure power safety.

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides a method and system for power management, which actively detects the total power consumption and sets an unused power outlet to an open circuit when the total power consumption is greater than a preset value. Prevent current overload and power jump.

An electrical management method according to an embodiment of the present invention includes the steps of: collecting electrical parameters of one of a plurality of power sockets in a power supply loop including a plurality of power sockets; and determining a plurality of power parameters according to the plurality of power parameters To calculate a total power consumption; when the total power consumption is greater than a first preset value, set at least one power outlet that is not used in the power supply circuit to be open (OFF); and when the total power consumption is less than one When the preset value is two, the power socket set to be disconnected is set as the path (ON), wherein the second preset value is less than or equal to the first preset value.

A power management system according to another embodiment of the present invention includes a plurality of measuring devices and a power control device. The measuring device is configured to measure a power parameter of one of the plurality of power sockets in the power supply loop of the one of the plurality of power sockets. The electrical control device is connected to each measuring device and includes a processing unit for calculating a total power consumption of the power supply circuit according to the plurality of power consumption parameters, and when the total power consumption exceeds a first preset value, Setting at least one power supply socket that is not used as an open circuit, when the total power consumption is less than a second preset value, setting the power supply socket set to open circuit as a path, wherein the second preset value is less than or equal to the first preset value .

The power control device of another embodiment of the present invention is a power management system composed of a plurality of measuring devices, wherein the plurality of measuring devices are connected to the power control device for measuring power supply including one of the plurality of power sockets. One of the plurality of power outlets in the loop uses electrical parameters. The power control device includes a processing unit configured to calculate a total power consumption of one of the power supply circuits according to the plurality of power consumption parameters, and set at least one of the unused power supplies when the total power consumption exceeds a first preset value. The outlet is an open circuit. When the total power consumption is less than a second preset value, the power supply socket set to be disconnected is set as a path, wherein the second preset value is less than or equal to the first preset value.

The purpose, technical contents, features, and effects achieved by the present invention will become more apparent from the detailed description of the appended claims.

Please refer to FIG. 1. FIG. 1 is a flowchart of a power management method according to an embodiment of the present invention. The power management method according to an embodiment of the present invention includes the following steps: First, collecting power consumption parameters of one of the plurality of power sockets in one of the power supply loops including the plurality of power sockets (step S10). Then, according to the power consumption parameters of the plurality of power supply sockets in the power supply circuit, the total power consumption of one of the power supply circuits is calculated (step S20). Then, when the total power consumption is greater than a first preset value, at least one power socket that is not used in the power supply circuit is set to be an open circuit (step S30). Finally, when the total power consumption is less than a second preset value, the power socket previously set to be disconnected is restored as a path (step S40), wherein the second preset value is less than or equal to the first preset value. It should be noted that the power management method of the present invention can collect the power consumption parameters of each power socket in the power supply loop, or collect only the power parameters of a plurality of power sockets that are mainly used to implement the present invention.

Following the above, the present embodiment is described by the management method of the household electric circuit. In the household power main switch box, a plurality of power supply circuits are usually allocated according to the electric power, for example, a lamp socket, a wall power supply socket, and a 220V power supply for the air conditioner. Wait. In the main switch box, each loop is provided with a no-fuse switch, and each no-fuse switch is marked with a rated current, such as 20A, 30A or 50A. Assume that there are a total of N power outlets in the first loop. First, collect the power consumption parameters of multiple power sockets in the loop. The power parameters are the output current or output power of the power socket, and then calculate the output current or output power of the N power sockets in the loop to calculate a total power. Electricity. Then, when the total power consumption is greater than a first preset value, the M unused power outlets in the loop are set as open circuits, where M and N are positive integers and 1≦M<N. Finally, after the M power outlets are set to be disconnected, they will remain in the open state until the total power consumption is less than a second preset value, and the M unused power supply sockets are restored to the path. It should be noted that whether the power socket is in the "unused" state is based on its output current. Generally speaking, when the electrical equipment is not turned on or in standby state, there is a slight leakage current (Leakage current), usually 100nA to tens of mA, so the output current of the power supply socket is zero, and it is judged as "Unused". Alternatively, a third preset value may be preset according to the specification of the electrical device, when the output current of the power socket is less than a third preset The power socket is also judged as "unused". For example, the leakage current of the computer in standby mode is about 50 mA. If the output current of a power socket is less than 50 mA, the power socket is judged as "unused".

The following is further illustrated by an embodiment. Assuming that the rated current of the loop is 20A, the first preset value is 80% of the rated current of the loop is 16A, and the second preset value is 60% of the rated current of the loop is 12A, and the third The preset value is set to 5 mA. When the total current value of the N power outlets in the loop exceeds the first preset value of 16A, the M power outlets whose output current is less than 5 mA in the loop are set to be open, and the above-mentioned M "unused" power sockets are maintained. In the open state, until the output current of the N "in use" power outlets drops or the electrical equipment connected to some of the power outlets is turned off, so that the total current value is lower than the second preset value of 12A, the above M "unused The power socket is restored to the path.

In the power management method of the present invention, when the total current value of the loop exceeds the first preset value, the unused power supply socket can be powered after being set to be disconnected, so that the electrical equipment connected to the unused power socket can be avoided. After the power is turned on, the total current value exceeds the rated current value of the circuit, so that the no-fuse switch trips and jumps to actively prevent current overload. Furthermore, when the electrical equipment is turned on, a high surge current (Inrush Current) is generated. The surge current value is several times the input current value indicated by the electrical equipment. The instantaneous surge current when the electrical equipment is turned on is usually caused. The main cause of the power jump, and the power management method of the present invention utilizes the total current value in the monitoring loop to effectively prevent current overload and jump power, and prolong the service life of the electrical equipment in the home.

In an embodiment, the power management method of the present invention further includes: performing power billing, power abnormality detection, or power abnormality alarm according to the power consumption parameter in the loop. For example, actively detecting power supply outlets or circuits that exceed the upper limit of power consumption, and alerting or notifying the user to achieve power saving purposes.

In an embodiment, the power management method of the present invention further includes a power parameter in the transmission loop to a remote management unit, and the remote management unit calculates the total power consumption of the circuit and sets at least one unused power socket. For an open circuit or access. The remote management unit can store the power usage parameters in the loop as the power usage information of the analysis loop. For example, the remote management unit utilizes The electricity consumption information stored for a period of time is analyzed as the electricity demand of electricity units (such as schools, homes, factories, etc.) to know the demand for electricity during peak and off-peak hours. Or, the remote management unit can monitor the power equipment (such as the air conditioning system) of a power socket in the loop. If the power consumption of the equipment exceeds the historical average power consumption, the equipment may be faulty or need to be repaired. .

Referring to FIG. 2, the power management system 10 of another embodiment of the present invention includes a plurality of measuring devices 20 and a power control device 30. A power supply circuit 40 includes a plurality of power supply sockets 42 for measuring electrical parameters of one of the plurality of power supply sockets 42. The measuring device 20 is connected to the measuring device 20 and includes a processing unit 32 for calculating the total power consumption of the power supply circuit 40 according to the power consumption parameters of the plurality of power sockets 42 in the power supply circuit 40. When the power exceeds a first preset value, the at least one power socket 42 that is not used is set to be an open circuit, and when the total power consumption is less than a second preset value, the power socket 42 set to be disconnected is restored as a path. The second preset value is less than or equal to the first preset value.

Following the above, the present embodiment is illustrated by a household electrical circuit. The power management system 10 includes a plurality of measuring devices 20. For example, the measuring device 20 can be a smart meter connected to a plurality of power sockets of the power supply circuit 40. 42. The power consumption parameter of the plurality of power sockets 42 is measured, and the power parameter is a current value or a power value. The processing unit 32 calculates the total power consumption of the power supply circuit 40 according to the power consumption parameters of the plurality of power sockets 42. The total power consumption may be a total current value or a total power value. Assume that the rated current value of the power supply circuit 40 is 50A, the first and second preset values are the same, 80% of the rated current value of the power supply circuit is 40A, and the third preset value is preset to 10mA. When the total current value of the N power supply outlets 42 in the power supply circuit 40 exceeds the first preset value 40A, the processing unit 32 sets the M power supply outlets 42 having the output current less than 10 mA in the power supply circuit 40 to be open, and keeps the above unused. The M power outlets 42 are in an open state until the output current of the N power outlets 42 in use is lowered or the electrical equipment connected to some of the power sockets 42 is turned off, so that the total current value is lower than the second preset value of 40A. The processing unit 32 initially resumes setting the above-mentioned M unused power outlets 42 as paths.

In one embodiment, the power control device 30 further includes a storage module 34 for storing power parameters of the plurality of power sockets 42 of the power supply circuit 40, and according to the stored power parameters. To analyze the power consumption information of the power supply circuit 40. For example, the processing unit 32 can accumulate the historical power consumption data for a long time via the power consumption information stored in the storage module 34, and then present the usage power trend graph to understand the power usage behavior. In addition, the processing unit 32 can further monitor the abnormal power state of the power supply circuit 40, and the processing unit 32 can alert in advance if it predicts that the total power amount approaches or exceeds a power contract capacity.

In one embodiment, the measuring device 20 further includes a first communication interface 22, and the electrical control device 30 further includes a second communication interface 36. The electrical parameters measured by the measuring device 20 are transmitted through the first communication interface. 22 and the second communication interface 36 are transmitted to the power control device 30. The first communication interface 22 and the second communication interface 36 can be an RF communication module, a ZigBee transmission module, a wireless area network communication module, a Power Line Communication module, and a Z-Wave communication. Module or combination of the above.

In one embodiment, the power management system 10 of the present invention further includes a data collection device 50 electrically coupled to the plurality of measurement devices 20 for transferring a plurality of electrical parameters to the power control device 30. For example, the data collection device 50 can be a router, a hub, or a wireless access point, and the measurement device 20 is a smart meter with a communication interface. The measured power usage parameters are transferred to the power usage control device 30 via the data collection device 50.

Referring to FIG. 2 again, the power control device 30 of another embodiment of the present invention and the plurality of measuring devices 20 form a power management system 10, wherein the plurality of measuring devices 20 and a power control device 30 are used. The connection is used to measure the electrical parameter of one of the plurality of power sockets 42 in the power supply circuit 40. The power control device 30 includes a processing unit 32 for calculating the total power consumption of the power supply circuit 40, and according to the total The unused power outlet 42 is set to be a path or an open circuit using the power usage, a first preset value, and a second preset value. The method of controlling the power socket 42 of the power supply circuit 40 by the electric control device 30 is as described above, and will not be described herein.

In one embodiment, the power control device 30 further includes a communication interface 36 coupled to the plurality of measurement devices 20 for receiving power usage parameters to the power control device 30.

In summary, the power management method, system and device according to an embodiment of the present invention calculate the total power consumption of the power supply circuit. When the total power consumption is close to the rated current value of the power supply circuit, the unused power supply socket is preset to When the total power consumption drops to no power jump, the power supply socket is set to be the path. This proactively prevents current overload and ensures safe use of electricity and damage to electrical equipment due to power jumps. In addition, the wireless communication interface and the data collection device can facilitate the construction of the measurement device and the power control device to reduce the wiring cost. Moreover, the present invention can further monitor the power usage status and the alarm of the power generation abnormality by using the storage power parameter as the power consumption information analysis.

The embodiments described above are only intended to illustrate the technical idea and the features of the present invention, and the purpose of the present invention is to enable those skilled in the art to understand the contents of the present invention and to implement the present invention. That is, the equivalent variations or modifications made by the spirit of the present invention should still be included in the scope of the present invention.

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1 is a flow chart showing the steps of a power management method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a block diagram showing a power management system in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

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Claims (17)

A power management method includes the following steps: collecting, in one power supply loop of a plurality of power sockets, an electrical parameter of one of the power sockets; and calculating one according to the plurality of power parameters Total power consumption; when the total power consumption is greater than a first preset value, at least one of the power supply outlets not used in the power supply circuit is set to be open (OFF); and when the total power consumption is less than one When the preset value is two, the power socket set to be disconnected is set as an ON (ON), wherein the second preset value is less than or equal to the first preset value. The power management method of claim 1, wherein the power consumption parameter of the unused power socket is zero, approaching zero or less than a third preset value, wherein the third preset value is smaller than the first Two preset values. The power management method of claim 1, wherein the power consumption parameter is a current value or a power value. The power management method according to claim 1, further comprising: performing power billing, power abnormality detection or power failure alarm according to the plurality of power consumption parameters. The power management method of claim 1, further comprising: transmitting the plurality of power parameters to a remote management unit, wherein the remote management unit is configured to calculate the total power consumption and set the power socket as an open circuit. Or access. The power management method of claim 5, wherein the remote management unit records, stores, or analyzes power usage information of the power supply loop. A power management system includes: a plurality of measuring devices for measuring a power parameter of one of a plurality of power sockets in a power supply circuit of a plurality of power sockets; and a power control device Connecting each of the measuring devices and including a processing unit for calculating a total power consumption of the power supply circuit according to the plurality of power consumption parameters, and the total power consumption is exceeded When a first preset value is exceeded, at least one of the unused power supply outlets is set to be an open circuit, and when the total power consumption is less than a second preset value, the power supply socket set to be disconnected is set as a path, wherein The second preset value is less than or equal to the first preset value. The power management system of claim 7, wherein the power consumption parameter is a current value or a power value. The power management system of claim 7, wherein the power control unit further comprises: a storage module, configured to store the plurality of power parameters, and the processing unit analyzes the plurality of power parameters according to the plurality of power parameters The power consumption information of the power supply circuit. The power management system of claim 7, wherein the processing unit performs power billing, power abnormality detection, or power failure alarm for the power supply loop. The power management system of claim 7, wherein the measuring device further comprises a first communication interface, and the power control device further comprises a second communication interface, wherein the plurality of power parameters are via the first The communication interface and the second communication interface are transmitted to the power control device. The power management system of claim 7, further comprising: a data collection device electrically connected to the plurality of measurement devices for transferring the plurality of power consumption parameters to the power control device. An electric control device is configured to form a power management system with a plurality of measuring devices, wherein the plurality of measuring devices are connected to the power control device for measuring a power supply circuit including one of the plurality of power sockets One of the plurality of power sockets uses an electrical parameter, and the power control device includes: a processing unit configured to calculate a total power consumption of the power supply circuit according to the plurality of power parameters, and the total power consumption is used When the quantity exceeds a first preset value, at least one of the unused power supply outlets is set to be an open circuit, and when the total power consumption is less than a second preset value, the power supply socket set to be disconnected is set as a path, wherein The second preset value is less than or equal to the first preset value. The power control device of claim 13, wherein the power consumption parameter is a current value or a power value. The power control device of claim 13, wherein the processing unit performs power billing, power abnormality detection or power failure alarm for the power supply loop. The power control device of claim 13, wherein the power control device further comprises a communication interface coupled to the plurality of measurement devices to receive the plurality of electrical parameters. The power control device of claim 16, wherein the communication interface comprises an RF communication module, a ZigBee transmission module, a wireless area network communication module, and a Power Line Communication module. Z-Wave communication module or a combination of the above.