公开(公告)号：US08251297B2

公开(公告)日：2012-08-28

申请号：US10826416

申请日：2004-04-16

Applicant: Michael A. Pouchak ,  Jeffrey M. Hammer

Inventor： Michael A. Pouchak ,  Jeffrey M. Hammer

IPC: F23H3/06 ,  F23B37/42

CPC classification number: F24D12/02 ,  F23N5/00 ,  F23N2031/30 ,  F23N2037/02 ,  F24D2200/043 ,  Y02B30/14

Abstract: Methods and Systems for controlling boiler systems are disclosed. In one illustrative embodiment, a derivative action control is used reduce the likelihood of overshoot from a newly activated boiler. When a newly activated boiler becomes active, the boiler is held at a low firing rate for a predetermined period of time. The predetermined period of time may be cut short or even entirely eliminated under certain conditions. The methods and devices are further adapted for use in multi-stage boiler systems. In one embodiment, only the first stage of a multi-stage boiler system that becomes active is held at the low firing rate.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于控制锅炉系统的方法和系统。 在一个说明性实施例中，使用微分动作控制来降低来自新激活的锅炉的过冲的可能性。 当新启动的锅炉变为活动状态时，锅炉以低燃烧速率保持预定的时间。 在某些条件下，预定的时间段可以被缩短或甚至完全消除。 该方法和装置进一步适用于多级锅炉系统。 在一个实施例中，只有处于活动状态的多级锅炉系统的第一级被保持在低点火速率。

公开(公告)号：US06904874B1

公开(公告)日：2005-06-14

申请号：US10809116

申请日：2004-03-25

Applicant: Michael A. Pouchak ,  Jeffrey M. Hammer

Inventor： Michael A. Pouchak ,  Jeffrey M. Hammer

IPC: F24H8/00 ,  F24H9/20 ,  F22B37/47

CPC classification number: F24H9/2035 ,  F23N2041/04 ,  F24H8/00 ,  Y02B30/102

Abstract: Devices and methods for controlling a boiler system. One illustrative method includes controlling the bypass temperature by increasing the firing rate of the boiler. Further methods include bypass temperature control methods wherein both regular and fast control methods are used, where the regular method operates to control bypass temperature by using, first, a bypass valve, and second, possible increases in firing rate. The fast control method responds to particular situations suggesting potential condensation in a primary heat exchanger to increase firing rate without waiting for a bypass valve to fully open. Further embodiments include controllers programmed for or containing programming for performing steps of the method embodiments, as well as systems incorporating such controllers.

Abstract translation: 用于控制锅炉系统的装置和方法。 一个说明性的方法包括通过增加锅炉的燃烧速率来控制旁路温度。 其他方法包括旁路温度控制方法，其中使用常规和快速控制方法，其中常规方法通过使用旁通阀来控制旁路温度，其次，可能增加燃烧速率。 快速控制方法响应特定情况，表明主热交换器中的潜在冷凝可增加点火速率，而不必等待旁通阀完全打开。 另外的实施例包括为程序执行编程或包含用于执行方法实施例的步骤的控制器以及并入这样的控制器的系统。

公开(公告)号：US20090113037A1

公开(公告)日：2009-04-30

申请号：US11923471

申请日：2007-10-24

Applicant: Michael A. Pouchak

Inventor： Michael A. Pouchak

IPC: G06F17/00 ,  G06F15/16

CPC classification number: H04L41/0803 ,  H04L41/22

Abstract: An interoperable controller operation system having a command module or processor, and input and output interfaces. The command module may have an application that is fixed, configurable or programmable. The module may be changeable on the fly. The input and/or output interfaces may be changeable on the fly. The module or processor may have a memory or be connected to one. The processor and/or memory may contain a function block engine.

Abstract translation: 具有命令模块或处理器以及输入和输出接口的可互操作的控制器操作系统。 命令模块可以具有固定，可配置或可编程的应用。 该模块可能在飞行中变化。 输入和/或输出接口可以在飞行中变化。 模块或处理器可以具有存储器或连接到存储器。 处理器和/或存储器可以包含功能块引擎。

公开(公告)号：US20080004754A1

公开(公告)日：2008-01-03

申请号：US11620431

申请日：2007-01-05

Applicant: Michael A. Pouchak ,  Paul Wacker

Inventor： Michael A. Pouchak ,  Paul Wacker

IPC: G05B13/02

CPC classification number: G05D7/0635 ,  F24F3/0442 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/62 ,  F24F2110/30

Abstract: A variable velocity calibration and balancing system having a basis in a function block engine. It pertains to variable air volume systems and particularly to balancing systems as they relate to heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. Balancing may be addressed using functional blocks to represent actual control and connections in an HVAC application for a variable air volume application.

Abstract translation: 具有功能块引擎基础的可变速度校准和平衡系统。 它涉及可变风量系统，特别涉及与加热，通风和空调（HVAC）系统相关的平衡系统。 可以使用功能块来解决平衡，以表示可变风量应用的HVAC应用中的实际控制和连接。

公开(公告)号：US08650306B2

公开(公告)日：2014-02-11

申请号：US11923471

申请日：2007-10-24

Applicant: Michael A. Pouchak

Inventor： Michael A. Pouchak

IPC: G06F15/16

CPC classification number: H04L41/0803 ,  H04L41/22

Abstract: An interoperable controller operation system having a command module or processor, and input and output interfaces. The command module may have an application that is fixed, configurable or programmable. The module may be changeable on the fly. The input and/or output interfaces may be changeable on the fly. The module or processor may have a memory or be connected to one. The processor and/or memory may contain a function block engine.

Abstract translation: 具有命令模块或处理器以及输入和输出接口的可互操作的控制器操作系统。 命令模块可以具有固定，可配置或可编程的应用。 该模块可能在飞行中变化。 输入和/或输出接口可以在飞行中变化。 模块或处理器可以具有存储器或连接到存储器。 处理器和/或存储器可以包含功能块引擎。

公开(公告)号：US07738972B2

公开(公告)日：2010-06-15

申请号：US11770668

申请日：2007-06-28

Applicant: Michael A. Pouchak

Inventor： Michael A. Pouchak

IPC: G05B11/01

CPC classification number: G05B19/0426 ,  G05B2219/23258 ,  G05B2219/23266 ,  G05B2219/23306 ,  G05B2219/23452 ,  G05B2219/2614

Abstract: A system for optimizing usage of energy converting stages. It may have a stage driver, and stage driver adds as needed. The system may control the on-times of the stages according to a pattern that optimizes energy usage, processing and memory. The pattern may control the stages according to lead lag, rotating or runtime. The pattern may incorporate modulating. The system may be scalable and have a small memory footprint. The system may be implemented with function blocks of a function block engine. Network variables may be incorporated for input and output connections of the system.

Abstract translation: 一种优化能量转换阶段使用的系统。 它可能有一个舞台驱动程序，舞台驱动程序根据需要添加。 该系统可以根据优化能量使用，处理和存储的模式来控制级的接通时间。 该模式可以根据超前滞后，旋转或运行时间来控制各个阶段。 该模式可以结合调制。 该系统可以是可扩展的并且具有小的内存占用。 该系统可以用功能块引擎的功能块来实现。 网络变量可以用于系统的输入和输出连接。

公开(公告)号：US20080016493A1

公开(公告)日：2008-01-17

申请号：US11670911

申请日：2007-02-02

Applicant: Michael A. Pouchak ,  Paul Wacker

Inventor： Michael A. Pouchak ,  Paul Wacker

IPC: G06F9/44

CPC classification number: G05B19/0426 ,  G05B2219/23258 ,  G05B2219/23266 ,  G05B2219/23306 ,  G05B2219/23452 ,  G05B2219/2614

Abstract: A function block engine, a block execution list and a parameter and/or variable storage space being resident in a memory supporting the engine. The function block engine may execute a program according to a list of function blocks identified in the block execution list to design and construct and circuit or system. Also, the engine may provide simulation of the resultant circuit or system. The circuit or system may be transferred to a memory of another device for implementation and use as, for example, a controller. In some cases, the program may be executed from the memory. The engine may permit field programmability, configuration and simulation of the function blocks and resulting circuit or system.

Abstract translation: 功能块引擎，块执行列表和驻留在支持引擎的存储器中的参数和/或可变存储空间。 功能块引擎可以根据块执行列表中标识的功能块列表来执行程序以设计和构造和电路或系统。 此外，发动机可以提供所得到的电路或系统的模拟。 电路或系统可以被传送到另一设备的存储器，以用于实现和用作例如控制器。 在某些情况下，程序可以从存储器执行。 发动机可以允许现场可编程性，功能块和所得到的电路或系统的配置和仿真。

公开(公告)号：US06745085B2

公开(公告)日：2004-06-01

申请号：US09738939

申请日：2000-12-15

Applicant: Michael A. Pouchak

Inventor： Michael A. Pouchak

IPC: G05B1101

CPC classification number: F23N5/24 ,  F23N2031/30 ,  F23N2037/02 ,  F24D19/1006 ,  F24D2200/043

Abstract: A method for controlling energy systems such as multiple boiler systems to meet an energy need includes a controller configured as a sequencer with the remaining controllers act as individual boiler controllers which periodically send status messages to the sequencer. The energy need is determined by measurements at the sequencer which maintains runtimes of the boilers. The sequencer periodically sends control commands to the boiler controllers to add or delete boilers. The control commands give consideration to the run times of the boilers.

Abstract translation: 用于控制诸如多个锅炉系统之类的能量系统以满足能量需求的能量系统的方法包括配置为定序器的控制器，其余控制器用作向定序器周期性地发送状态消息的单独的锅炉控制器。 能量需求由定序器上的测量来确定，其维持锅炉的运行时间。 定序器定期向锅炉控制器发送控制命令以添加或删除锅炉。 控制命令考虑到锅炉的运行时间。

公开(公告)号：US06549826B1

公开(公告)日：2003-04-15

申请号：US09696122

申请日：2000-10-25

Applicant: Michael A. Pouchak ,  Roger R. Roth

Inventor： Michael A. Pouchak ,  Roger R. Roth

IPC: G05B1302

CPC classification number: G05B13/021

Abstract: A method for controlling a variable airflow apparatus to prevent processor overflow and underflow, with the variable airflow apparatus including an airflow sensor for providing an airflow sensor signal, a stored relationship between the airflow sensor signal and an airflow value, a damper for varying airflow, and an actuator for positioning the damper. The method includes energizing the airflow controller, determining either a minimum allowed airflow value based on the stored relationship between the airflow signal and an airflow value, or determining a maximum allowed airflow value based on the stored relationship, and periodically positioning the damper to provide an airflow value within a range limited by the minimum allowed airflow value or the maximum allowed airflow value in response to a signal from the airflow controller.

Abstract translation: 一种用于控制可变气流装置以防止处理器溢出和下溢的方法，其中可变气流装置包括用于提供气流传感器信号的气流传感器，气流传感器信号和气流值之间的存储关系，用于变化气流的阻尼器， 以及用于定位阻尼器的致动器。 该方法包括通电气流控制器，基于所存储的气流信号与气流值之间的关系确定最小允许气流值，或者基于所存储的关系确定最大允许气流值，以及周期性地定位阻尼器以提供 响应于来自气流控制器的信号，由最小允许气流值或最大允许气流值限制的范围内的气流值。

公开(公告)号：US06536678B2

公开(公告)日：2003-03-25

申请号：US09739085

申请日：2000-12-15

Applicant: Michael A. Pouchak

Inventor： Michael A. Pouchak

IPC: F24H306

CPC classification number: F23N5/242 ,  F23N5/203 ,  F23N2023/08 ,  F23N2025/18 ,  F23N2025/19 ,  F23N2027/02

Abstract: A method for operating a boiler including sensing a demand for heat and generating and ignition request to a flame safety controller. An ordered succession of evaluation modes compares normal operation to actual operation of control devices through the step of controlled ignition and transitions to a failure mode if an evaluation mode is not successfully completed. In addition, a series of status modes with each status mode being represented as an input condition are tested. A relative priority structure is established among the status modes and a unique message is associated with each status mode having an input condition that is true. Testing of the individual status modes proceeds in a predefined order until a status mode in a true condition is found and the unique message is displayed. In multiple boiler installations, a sequencer maintains a record of run times, determines an energy need and issues control commands to vary a firing rate or add or delete boilers giving consideration to the runtimes of the boilers.