Power optimization through orchestration and prioritization of machines and functions
US11867063B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 20, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jan 9, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 10, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02J2310/52
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods are provided for managing power usage in mining environments. The amount of power needed to operate a set of electrical machines that are to run simultaneously is determined. Power usage by the electrical machines during a time period can be predicted based on how much power is expected to be needed by each machine. If the predicted power usage exceeds a threshold power usage, power to one or more electrical machines in the mining environment is restricted so that actual power usage in the mining environment does not exceed the threshold power usage during the specified time period. The electrical machines which will have power restricted thereto can be selected based at least in part on relative priorities for the electrical machines in the set. Power can be restricted to machines as a whole (an effective shutdown), or to specific operations of the machines.
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