JP2009053972A - Energy data presenting system and energy data presenting method - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an energy data presenting system and an energy data presenting method, capable of presenting widely energy data to presenting sides, while restraining cost of a system. <P>SOLUTION: A terminal device 11 comprises a collection means 11a for collecting the energy data of a data on energy, a distribution address registration means 11b for registering distribution addresses for the collected energy data, and a distribution means 11c for distributing the energy data to the distribution addresses registered in the distribution address registration means 11b, by an electronic mail. A terminal device 14 is provided to receive the energy data electronic-mail-distributed from an energy data disclosing system 1, in an office 4 of a head office distant from the energy data disclosing system 1. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an energy data presentation system and an energy data presentation method for presenting collected energy data to a specific presentation destination.

2. Description of the Related Art A system that manages actual data and predicted data of energy consumption in a plant such as an energy center is known. Such energy data can be used as an analysis material for promoting energy saving, CO ₂ emission and the like in the plant.
JP 2006-318234 A

  At present, the awareness or function of energy saving on the plant equipment control side has advanced considerably, and has reached a technical level that enables automated operation. However, the awareness of energy saving and the like on the side of consuming energy that is far from the plant is not sufficient, and it is required to present energy data widely in order to improve awareness.

  As a system for presenting energy data at a location remote from the plant, such as a company head office, a system in which a database server for storing energy data in time series is considered. In addition to the database server, an application server that collects performance data, forecast data, weather data, etc., a web server that provides a screen for browsing data stored in the database server, and authentication that authenticates the connection to the web server Such a system can be constructed by providing a server or the like.

However, for example, when trying to construct a system that can access energy data all over the world, the following problems occur.
(1) An energy data disclosure Web server is required on the plant side, and an authentication server and security management are required due to security requirements, which makes the system large.
(2) When an authentication server is installed, an authentication device is required on each client side, and the installation location is restricted.
(3) It is necessary to construct the Web screen content required for each client on the Web server side.
(4) When data to be displayed for each user can be selected, it takes a cost to construct Web contents and the system becomes complicated.

  An object of the present invention is to provide an energy data presentation system and an energy data presentation method capable of presenting energy data to a wide range of presentation destinations while suppressing the cost of the system.

The energy data presentation system of the present invention is an energy data presentation system for presenting collected energy data to a specific presentation destination, a collection means for collecting energy data that is data related to energy, and the collected energy data Distribution destination registering means for registering the distribution destination of the information, and distribution means for distributing the energy data by e-mail to the distribution destination registered in the distribution destination registration means.
According to this energy data presentation system, energy data is delivered by e-mail to registered delivery destinations, so that energy data can be widely presented to presentation destinations while suppressing system costs.

  The energy data may be weather data, performance data related to energy, or prediction data related to energy.

  A receiving terminal device that receives the energy data distributed by the electronic mail may be provided, and the receiving terminal device may be a common device for all distribution destinations.

The energy data presentation method of the present invention is the energy data presentation method for presenting collected energy data to a specific presentation destination, the step of collecting energy data that is data relating to energy, and the collection of the collected energy data A step of registering a delivery destination, and a step of delivering the energy data to the registered delivery destination by e-mail.
According to this energy data presentation method, energy data is delivered to registered delivery destinations by e-mail, so that energy data can be widely presented to presentation destinations while suppressing system costs.

  The energy data may be weather data, performance data related to energy, or prediction data related to energy.

  According to the energy data presentation system of the present invention, energy data is delivered by e-mail to registered delivery destinations, so that energy data can be widely presented to presentation destinations while suppressing system costs.

  According to the energy data presentation method of the present invention, energy data is delivered by e-mail to registered delivery destinations, so that energy data can be widely presented to presentation destinations while suppressing system costs.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of an energy data presentation system according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the energy data presentation system of the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the energy data presentation system of this embodiment is configured using an energy data disclosure system 1 connected to an energy equipment control system 2 installed in a plant such as an energy center.

  The energy equipment control system 2 is a system that controls a group of devices installed in a plant. The control devices 21, 21,... Are provided with a monitoring terminal 22 for centrally monitoring the device group via a data processing device 23 for executing data processing relating to the energy balance in the plant. The monitoring terminal 22, the data processing device 23, and the control devices 21, 21,... Are connected to each other via a communication bus 24.

  The data processing device 23 calculates, for example, the actual value of energy consumption in the plant and the predicted value of energy consumption. Note that the monitoring terminal 22 and the data processing device 23 can be configured as one device.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the energy data disclosure system 1 collects energy data and distributes energy data to a predetermined distribution destination, the Internet 9 and a communication bus 24 for ensuring security. And a firewall 12 connected between the two. The energy data disclosure system 1 is connected to the energy equipment control system 2 via a communication bus 24.

  FIG. 2A is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of the terminal device 11 of the energy data disclosure system 1. As shown in FIG. 2A, the terminal device 11 includes a collection unit 11a that collects energy data that is energy-related data, a distribution destination registration unit 11b that registers a distribution destination of the collected energy data, and a distribution destination. A distribution unit 11c configured to distribute the energy data to an e-mail addressed to a distribution destination registered in the registration unit 11b;

  As shown in FIG. 1, a field office 3 placed in the vicinity of the energy data disclosure system 1 is provided with a terminal device 31 that receives energy data delivered from the energy data disclosure system 1 by e-mail. The terminal device 31 is connected to a computer 32 that executes information processing based on the received energy data, and a large display 33 and a digital display 34 for displaying the received energy data.

  In addition, a terminal device 41 that receives energy data delivered from the energy data disclosure system 1 via an e-mail via the router 45 is provided in the office 4 of the head office far from the energy data disclosure system 1. The terminal device 41 is connected to a computer 42 that performs information processing based on the received energy data, a large display 43 for displaying the received energy data, and a digital display 44.

  Next, operation | movement of the energy data presentation system of this embodiment is demonstrated.

  FIG. 2B shows a configuration example of data necessary for the collecting operation by the collecting unit 11a. In this example, meteorological data collection information that defines the collection destination of meteorological data, predicted data collection information that defines the collection destination of forecast data, etc., actual data collection information that defines the collection destination of actual data, etc., hardware signal collection The hardware signal collection information, which is necessary information, and the collection time information defining the collection time of each energy data are stored in the terminal device 11. These pieces of information can be set, for example, in an ini file inside the terminal device 11. Thus, by making it possible to freely select the data to be collected based on the information of the internal settings of the terminal device 11, a system that can be easily applied to various user needs can be obtained at low cost.

  Using these pieces of information, the terminal device 11 (FIG. 2A) collects energy data in the following procedure.

  The collecting means 11a collects weather data from the weather data distribution server 5 owned by the weather forecast distribution service company shown in FIG. The weather data includes, for example, a weather forecast value of a corresponding area where the plant exists. The meteorological data is taken into the collecting means 11a via the Internet 9 and the communication bus 24.

  The collecting unit 11 a collects actual data of energy consumption in the plant from the data processing device 23 of the energy equipment control system 2 or based on mutual communication with the monitoring terminal 22. The record data is taken into the collecting unit 11a via the communication bus 24.

  Further, the collecting unit 11 a collects predicted data of energy consumption in the plant from the data processing device 23 of the energy equipment control system 2. The prediction data is taken into the collecting unit 11a via the communication bus 24.

  Furthermore, the collecting unit 11a has a function of collecting data that cannot be acquired via the communication bus 24 by inputting a hardware signal. With this function, data such as analog signals (for example, 1-5 VDC), contact signals, pulse integration signals (for example, 4 Hz or less) can be collected.

  FIG. 2C shows a configuration example of data stored in the distribution destination registration unit 11b as data necessary for the distribution operation by the distribution unit 11c (FIG. 2A) of the terminal device 11. In this example, receiving terminal information that defines a receiving terminal device as a distribution destination and distribution time information that defines a distribution time are stored. These pieces of information can be set, for example, in an ini file inside each terminal device.

  Using these pieces of information, the distribution unit 11c distributes the energy data collected by the collection unit 11a as described above by e-mail at a predetermined time. The distribution unit 11c outputs an e-mail to which the energy data is added with the mail address stored as the receiving terminal information as a distribution destination. In the example of FIG. 1, mail addresses such as the terminal device 31 and the terminal device 41 are registered as the receiving terminal information as distribution destinations. The output electronic mail is stored and stored in the mail server 6 via the Internet 9.

  The data structure of the energy data added to the e-mail may be the same for all distribution destinations. In this case, it is possible to select data to be displayed among the energy data received by the e-mail, or the display form thereof according to the setting contents in the receiving terminal device of each distribution destination.

Next, an operation procedure of the receiving terminal device that receives an e-mail will be described.
(1) Receiving terminal devices such as the terminal device 31 and the terminal device 41 periodically receive e-mails to which their terminal devices are distributed from the mail server 6 via the Internet 9. Note that information related to mail reception such as mail account information and reception time of each terminal device can be set, for example, in an ini file inside the terminal device.
(2) The receiving terminal device such as the terminal device 31 and the terminal device 41 receives the actual value and predicted value of the energy amount acquired as an e-mail, and other energy data from the large display 33 and the large display connected to the terminal device. It has a display function for displaying on the display 43 or the like. The tag of data to be displayed can be set, for example, in an ini file inside each terminal device. FIG. 3 shows a display example on the large display 33 and the large display 43. In this example, the area 81 includes the trend of the actual temperature value 81a and the predicted value 81b of the plant area as weather information, and the area 82 includes the trend of the actual energy value 82a and the predicted value 82b of the plant. However, in the region 83, numerical data of actual values (currently one hour ago) and predicted values (one hour later) of energy consumption in the plant are displayed. By installing such a large display in a place where it is easy to see, energy data can be easily recognized visually at each office by a realistic display showing the current value of energy data and the transition of values. Yes, and can raise awareness about energy saving. Moreover, it is possible to prevent a demand peak over by indicating a predicted trend.
(3) The receiving terminal device such as the terminal device 31 and the terminal device 41 receives the measured value and predicted value of the energy amount acquired as an e-mail, and other energy data via the computer 32 and the computer 42, etc. Can be displayed above. For example, the display as shown in FIG. 3 is possible. The tag of data to be displayed can be set, for example, in an ini file inside each terminal device, as described above.
(4) The receiving terminal device such as the terminal device 31 and the terminal device 41 is a digital display in which the measured value and predicted value of the energy amount acquired as an e-mail and other energy data are connected by, for example, RS-485 34 and a display function for displaying on the digital display 44 and the like. The tag of the data output to the digital display 34, the digital display 44, etc. can be set by the ini file inside each terminal device, for example.

  In this way, by making it possible to change the operation of the receiving terminal device such as the terminal device 31 and the terminal device 41 by the internal setting of the terminal device, it is possible to easily cope with the movement of departments or the addition of consumption equipment.

  Moreover, in the energy data presentation system of this embodiment, while using a common terminal device as receiving terminal devices, such as the terminal device 31 and the terminal device 41 which receive energy data, the display data of energy data are set by the internal setting of the terminal device. Or the display form can be selected. By sharing the terminal device, for example, in all offices of the company, a display form suitable for each office can be easily obtained only by changing the internal settings. Moreover, it is not necessary to prepare various screen contents on the energy data disclosure system 1 side, and display on the client side can be freely selected without affecting the energy data disclosure system 1. Further, as the terminal device 11 of the energy data disclosure system 1, a terminal device common to the receiving terminal device such as the terminal device 31 and the terminal device 41 can be used.

As described above, according to the energy data presentation system of the present embodiment, energy data is distributed using e-mail, so that actual values, predicted values, etc. can be obtained anywhere in the world as long as the mail environment is in place. Access to energy data. Therefore, energy saving on the part that consumes energy by the recognition of energy data, saving CO ₂ emissions, it is possible to improve awareness of saving cost. Further, since it is not necessary to construct a Web content in addition to a system-specific server, authentication server, security management device and work, system costs can be suppressed.

  As described above, according to the energy data presentation system of the present invention, energy data is delivered to registered delivery destinations by e-mail, so that energy is widely given to presentation destinations while suppressing the cost of the system. Can present data.

  The scope of application of the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment. The present invention can be widely applied to an energy data presentation system and an energy data presentation method for presenting collected energy data to a specific presentation destination.

The block diagram which shows the structure of the energy data presentation system of one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the energy data presentation system of this embodiment, (a) is a block diagram which shows the structure of the terminal device of an energy data disclosure system, (b) is a structural example of the data required for the collection operation | movement by a collection means. FIG. The figure which shows the example of a display in a large sized display.

Explanation of symbols

11 Terminal device 11a Collection means 11b Distribution destination registration means 11c Distribution means

Claims (5)

In an energy data presentation system that presents collected energy data to a specific presentation destination,
A collection means for collecting energy data, which is data related to energy;
A delivery destination registration means for registering a delivery destination of the collected energy data;
A delivery means for delivering the energy data by e-mail to a delivery destination registered in the delivery destination registration means;
An energy data presentation system comprising: The energy data presentation system according to claim 1, wherein the energy data is weather data, performance data related to energy, or prediction data related to energy. A receiving terminal device for receiving the energy data distributed by the e-mail;
The energy data presentation system according to claim 1, wherein the receiving terminal device is a common device for all distribution destinations. In an energy data presentation method for presenting collected energy data to a specific presentation destination,
Collecting energy data, which is data related to energy;
Registering a distribution destination of the collected energy data;
Delivering the energy data to the registered delivery destination by e-mail;
An energy data presentation method comprising: The energy data presentation method according to claim 4, wherein the energy data is weather data, performance data related to energy, or prediction data related to energy.

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