Description:
BACKGROUND
Field of Invention
[001] Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to a system for remotely monitoring a generator and particularly to a system for remotely monitoring and operating a generator in a power station.
Description of Related Art
[002] In modern power stations, generators play a critical role in producing electrical energy to meet the demands of various industries and consumers. Effective and efficient operation of these generators is paramount for ensuring a stable and reliable power supply. However, conventional monitoring and control systems may require physical presence on-site, which can be impractical, time-consuming, and potentially hazardous.
[003] Recent advancements in technology have enabled the development of remote monitoring and control systems, allowing for real-time oversight and management of generators from a distance. These systems typically utilize a combination of sensors, communication protocols, and control interfaces to facilitate remote access and operation.
[004] While existing remote monitoring systems have demonstrated some success, there remains room for improvement in terms of integration, scalability, and adaptability to different types of generators and power stations. Additionally, ensuring a high level of security and reliability in remote operations is of paramount importance.
[005] There is thus a need for an improved and advanced system for remotely monitoring and operating a generator in a power station that can administer the aforementioned limitations in a more efficient manner.
SUMMARY
[006] Embodiments in accordance with the present invention provide system for remotely monitoring and operating a generator in a power station. The system comprising: a temperature sensor adapted to measure a temperature level inside of the generator. The system further comprising: a pressure sensor adapted to measure a pressure level inside of the generator. The system further comprising: a current sensor adapted to measure an amount of current flowing through the generator. The system further comprising: a display unit adapted to display the measured temperature level inside of the generator, the measured pressure level inside of the generator, and the measured amount of current flowing through the generator. The system further comprising: a controller unit communicatively connected to the temperature sensor, the pressure sensor, and the current sensor. The controller unit is configured to: receive the measured temperature level inside of the generator, the measured pressure level inside of the generator, and the measured amount of current flowing through the generator from the temperature sensor, the pressure sensor, and the current sensor respectively; compare the received temperature level, the received pressure level, and the received amount of current with a first safe range, a second safe range, and a third safe range; and actuate a relay to deactivate the generator, when any of, the received temperature level, the received pressure level, and the received amount of current deviates from the first safe range, the second safe range, and the third safe range.
[007] Embodiments of the present invention may provide a number of advantages depending on their particular configuration. First, embodiments of the present application may provide a system for remotely monitoring and operating a generator in a power station.
[008] Next, embodiments of the present application may provide a system for remotely monitoring and operating a generator in a power station that is reliable.
[009] Next, embodiments of the present application may provide a system for remotely monitoring and operating a generator in a power station that is easy to use and easy to understand.
[0010] These and other advantages will be apparent from the present application of the embodiments described herein.
[0011] The preceding is a simplified summary to provide an understanding of some embodiments of the present invention. This summary is neither an extensive nor exhaustive overview of the present invention and its various embodiments. The summary presents selected concepts of the embodiments of the present invention in a simplified form as an introduction to the more detailed description presented below. As will be appreciated, other embodiments of the present invention are possible utilizing, alone or in combination, one or more of the features set forth above or described in detail below.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0012] The above and still further features and advantages of embodiments of the present invention will become apparent upon consideration of the following detailed description of embodiments thereof, especially when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, and wherein:
[0013] FIG. 1 illustrates a block diagram of a system for remotely monitoring and operating a generator in a power station, according to an embodiment of the present invention; and
[0014] FIG. 2 depicts a flowchart of a method for remotely monitoring and operating a generator in a power station, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0015] The headings used herein are for organizational purposes only and are not meant to be used to limit the scope of the description or the claims. As used throughout this application, the word "may" is used in a permissive sense (i.e., meaning having the potential to), rather than the mandatory sense (i.e., meaning must). Similarly, the words “include”, “including”, and “includes” mean including but not limited to. To facilitate understanding, like reference numerals have been used, where possible, to designate like elements common to the figures. Optional portions of the figures may be illustrated using dashed or dotted lines, unless the context of usage indicates otherwise.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0016] The following description includes the preferred best mode of one embodiment of the present invention. It will be clear from this description of the invention that the invention is not limited to these illustrated embodiments but that the invention also includes a variety of modifications and embodiments thereto. Therefore, the present description should be seen as illustrative and not limiting. While the invention is susceptible to various modifications and alternative constructions, it should be understood, that there is no intention to limit the invention to the specific form disclosed, but, on the contrary, the invention is to cover all modifications, alternative constructions, and equivalents falling within the scope of the invention as defined in the claims.
[0017] In any embodiment described herein, the open-ended terms "comprising", "comprises”, and the like (which are synonymous with "including", "having” and "characterized by") may be replaced by the respective partially closed phrases "consisting essentially of", “consists essentially of", and the like or the respective closed phrases "consisting of", "consists of”, the like.
[0018] As used herein, the singular forms “a”, “an”, and “the” designate both the singular and the plural, unless expressly stated to designate the singular only.
[0019] FIG. 1 illustrates a block diagram of a system 100 (hereinafter referred as to the system 100) for remotely monitoring and operating a generator 102 in a power station, according to an embodiment of the present invention. According to embodiments of the present invention, the system 100 may comprise the generator 102, a temperature sensor 104, a pressure sensor 106, a current sensor 108, a display unit 110, a controller unit 112, a relay 114, a first sound unit 116a, a second sound unit 116b, a third sound unit 116c, a first Light Emitting Diode (LED) 118a, a second Light Emitting Diode (LED) 118b, a third Light Emitting Diode (LED) 118c, a cloud 120, and a user device 122.
[0020] In an embodiment of the present invention, the temperature sensor 104 may be adapted to measure a temperature level inside of the generator 102.
[0021] In an embodiment of the present invention, the pressure sensor 106 may be adapted to measure a pressure level inside of the generator 102.
[0022] In an embodiment of the present invention, the current sensor 108 may be adapted to measure an amount of current flowing through the generator 102.
[0023] In an embodiment of the present invention, the display unit 110 may be adapted to display the measured temperature level inside of the generator 102, the measured pressure level inside of the generator 102, and the measured amount of current flowing through the generator 102. According to embodiments of the present invention, the display unit 110 may be, but not limited to, a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), a Light Emitting Diode (LED) display, an Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED) display, and so forth. Further, the display unit 110 may feature a backlight that may be turned on and/or turned off based on a requirement. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the display unit 110 including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0024] In an embodiment of the present invention, the controller unit 112 may be communicatively connected to the temperature sensor 104, the pressure sensor 106, and the current sensor 108. The controller unit 112 is configured to: receive the measured temperature level inside of the generator 102, the measured pressure level inside of the generator 102, and the measured amount of current flowing through the generator 102 from the temperature sensor 104, the pressure sensor 106, and the current sensor 108 respectively; compare the received temperature level, the received pressure level, and the received amount of current with a first safe range, a second safe range, and a third safe range; and actuate the relay 114 to deactivate the generator 102, when any of, the received temperature level, the received pressure level, and the received amount of current deviates from the first safe range, the second safe range, and the third safe range.
[0025] The controller unit 112 may further be configured to execute computer-executable instructions to generate an output relating to the system 100. According to embodiments of the present invention, the controller unit 112 may be, but not limited to, a Programmable Logic Control (PLC) unit, a microprocessor, a development board, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the controller unit 112 including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0026] In an embodiment of the present invention, the first sound unit 116a may be adapted to alert a user when the received temperature level deviates from the first safe range. According to embodiments of the present invention, the first sound unit 116a may be, but not limited to, a speaker, a horn, an alarm, and so forth. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the first sound unit 116a may be a buzzer. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the first sound unit 116a, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0027] In an embodiment of the present invention, the second sound unit 116b may be adapted to alert the user when the received pressure level deviates from the second safe range. According to embodiments of the present invention, the second sound unit 116b may be, but not limited to, the speaker, the horn, an alarm, and so forth. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the second sound unit 116b may be the buzzer. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the second sound unit 116b, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0028] In an embodiment of the present invention, the third sound unit 116c may be adapted to alert the user when the received amount of current deviates from the third safe range. According to embodiments of the present invention, the third sound unit 116c may be, but not limited to, the speaker, the horn, an alarm, and so forth. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the third sound unit 116c may be the buzzer. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the third sound unit 116c, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0029] In an embodiment of the present invention, the first Light Emitting Diode (LED) 118a may be adapted to alert the user when the received temperature level deviates from the first safe range. In an embodiment of the present invention, the second Light Emitting Diode (LED) 118b may be adapted to alert the user when the received pressure level deviates from the second safe range. In an embodiment of the present invention, the third Light Emitting Diode (LED) 118c may be adapted to alert the user when the received amount of current deviates from the first safe range.
[0030] In an embodiment of the present invention, the user device 122 may be a device used by the user. The user device 122 may be adapted to enable the user to remotely monitor the temperature level inside of the generator 102, the pressure level inside of the generator 102, and the amount of current flowing through the generator 102.
[0031] The user device 122 may be, but not limited to, a personal computer, a consumer device, and alike. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the user device 122 including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0032] In an embodiment of the present invention, the personal computer may be, but not limited to, a desktop, a server, a laptop, and alike. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the personal computer including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0033] Further, in an embodiment of the present invention, the consumer device may be, but not limited to, a tablet, a mobile phone, a notebook, a netbook, a smartphone, a wearable device, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the consumer device including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0034] In an embodiment of the present invention, the cloud 120 may be adapted to provide a connectivity between the user device 122 and the controller unit 112.
[0035] FIG. 2 depicts a flowchart of a method 200 for remotely monitoring and operating the generator 102 in the power station using the system 100, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0036] At step 202, the system 100 may receive the measured temperature level inside of the generator 102, the measured pressure level inside of the generator 102, and the measured amount of current flowing through the generator 102 from the temperature sensor 104, the pressure sensor 106, and the current sensor 108 respectively.
[0037] At step 204, the system 100 may compare the received temperature level with the first safe range. Upon comparison, if the received temperature level may deviate from the first safe range, then the method 200 may proceed to a step 210. Else, the method 200 may continue to a step 206.
[0038] At step 206, the system 100 may compare the received pressure level with the second safe range. Upon comparison, if the received pressure level may deviate from the second safe range, then the method 200 may proceed to the step 210. Else, the method 200 may continue to a step 208.
[0039] At step 208, the system 100 may the compare received amount of current with the third safe range. Upon comparison, if the amount of current may deviate from the third safe range, then the method 200 may proceed to a step 210. Otherwise, the method 200 may continue to the step 202.
[0040] At step 210, the system 100 may actuate the relay 114 to deactivate the generator 102.
[0041] While the invention has been described in connection with what is presently considered to be the most practical and various embodiments, it is to be understood that the invention is not to be limited to the disclosed embodiments, but on the contrary, is intended to cover various modifications and equivalent arrangements included within the scope of the appended claims.
[0042] This written description uses examples to disclose the invention, including the best mode, and also to enable any person skilled in the art to practice the invention, including making and using any devices or systems and performing any incorporated methods. The patentable scope of the invention is defined in the claims, and may include other examples that occur to those skilled in the art. Such other examples are intended to be within the scope of the claims if they have structural elements that do not differ from the literal language of the claims, or if they include equivalent structural elements within substantial differences from the literal languages of the claims. , Claims:CLAIMS
I/We Claim:
1. A system (100) for remotely monitoring and operating a generator (102) in a power station, the system (100) comprising:
a temperature sensor (104) adapted to measure a temperature level inside of the generator (102);
a pressure sensor (106) adapted to measure a pressure level inside of the generator (102);
a current sensor (108) adapted to measure an amount of current flowing through the generator (102);
a display unit (110) adapted to display the measured temperature level inside of the generator (102), the measured pressure level inside of the generator (102), and the measured amount of current flowing through the generator (102); and
a controller unit (112) communicatively connected to the temperature sensor (104), the pressure sensor (106), and the current sensor (108), characterised in that the controller unit (112) is configured to:
receive the measured temperature level inside of the generator (102), the measured pressure level inside of the generator (102), and the measured amount of current flowing through the generator (102) from the temperature sensor (104), the pressure sensor (106), and the current sensor (108) respectively;
compare the received temperature level, the received pressure level, and the received amount of current with a first safe range, a second safe range, and a third safe range; and
actuate a relay (114) to deactivate the generator (102), when any of, the received temperature level, the received pressure level, and the received amount of current deviates from the first safe range, the second safe range, and the third safe range.
2. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, comprising a first sound unit (116a), wherein the first sound unit (116a) is adapted to alert a user when the received temperature level deviates from the first safe range.
3. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, comprising a first Light Emitting Diode (LED) (118a), wherein the first Light Emitting Diode (LED) (118a) is adapted to alert the user when the received temperature level deviates from the first safe range.
4. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, comprising a second sound unit (116b), wherein the second sound unit (116b) is adapted to alert the user when the received pressure level deviates from the second safe range.
5. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, comprising a second Light Emitting Diode (LED) (118b), wherein the second Light Emitting Diode (LED) (118b) is adapted to alert the user when the received pressure level deviates from the second safe range.
6. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, comprising a third sound unit (116c), wherein the third sound unit (116c) is adapted to alert the user when the received amount of current deviates from the third safe range.
7. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, comprising a third Light Emitting Diode (LED) (118c), wherein the third Light Emitting Diode (LED) (118c) is adapted to alert the user when the received amount of current deviates from the third safe range.
8. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first sound unit (116a), the second sound unit (116b), and the third sound unit (116c) are buzzer.
9. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, comprising a user device (122), wherein the user device (122) enables the user to remotely monitor the temperature level inside of the generator (102), the pressure level inside of the generator (102), and the amount of current flowing through the generator (102).
10. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the user device (122) is connected to the controller unit (112) using a cloud (120).
Date: October 31, 2023
Place: Noida

Nainsi Rastogi
Patent Agent (IN/PA-2372)
Agent for the Applicant