WO2013076985A1 - 電力供給制御システム及び電力供給制御方法 - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a power supply control system and a power supply control method.
- a fuel cell that directly converts energy from fuel into electricity is known as a power generation device (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
- a fuel cell has a positive electrode and a negative electrode arranged so as to sandwich a thin-film electrolyte layer, a replenishable negative electrode active material (usually hydrogen) as a negative electrode, and oxygen in the air as a positive electrode active material as a positive electrode
- This is a device for continuously taking out electric power by supplying an electric field to cause an electrochemical reaction.
- the fuel cell is greatly different from a normal battery in that the positive electrode agent and the negative electrode agent can be continuously filled.
- reaction temperature The rate of the electrochemical reaction that occurs in the fuel cell strongly depends on the stack temperature (reaction temperature), and the reaction rate increases as the temperature increases.
- the current that can be extracted from the fuel cell is limited by its reaction rate.
- the reaction process occurring in the fuel cell system is a total exothermic process, and the reaction temperature is determined by the amount of heat generated. When the power generation output is large, the heat generation amount is large, and when the power generation output is small, the heat generation amount is small. Therefore, when the load on the fuel cell is small (the current value is small), the amount of power generation is small, so the reaction temperature and reaction rate are low.
- reaction temperature If the reaction temperature is not high enough and the load increases rapidly, the temperature will not rise immediately. As a result, since the reaction speed is slow and the current value is limited, it is impossible to follow the load instantaneously. In the case of a solid oxide fuel cell having an output of 0.5 to 1 kW, it takes several minutes to several tens of minutes until the stack temperature rises and can follow sufficiently. Further, the diffusion rate of the active material used for the reaction also depends on the reaction rate.
- load followability is not a problem.
- load followability becomes a problem.
- JP 2010-155783 A Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 5-151983
- the fuel cell has a power generation capacity that changes after a certain time depending on the stack temperature during power generation. For example, in a state where the stack temperature is low, the power generation capacity until after a certain time is smaller than that in a high state. Therefore, it is difficult to accurately predict the power generation amount.
- the remaining capacity of the power storage device may be inadvertently lost, so-called battery exhaustion may occur, or the power storage device may be overcharged, resulting in a decrease in life and characteristic deterioration.
- Such an inconvenience is not limited to the fuel cell as the power generation device, and similarly occurs when another power generation device having a low load following capability such as a wind power generation device is used.
- an object of the present invention made in view of the above-described viewpoint is to provide power that efficiently supplies power to a load while appropriately charging and discharging the power storage device through cooperation between the power generation device and the power storage device.
- a supply control system and a power supply control method are to be provided.
- a power supply control system including a power generation device and a power storage device, A remaining power storage detection unit for detecting a remaining power storage of the power storage device; An arithmetic unit; A control unit, The computing unit is Processing for calculating the predicted power generation amount of the power generation device and the predicted load power consumption amount of the connected load; Based on the predicted power generation amount, the predicted load power consumption amount, and the remaining power storage amount detected by the remaining power storage detection unit, the dischargeable time until the remaining power storage amount of the power storage device reaches the minimum remaining power is calculated.
- Processing to calculate A process of calculating an average power generation output of the power generator and an average load power consumption of the connected load; A process of calculating a power generation amount arrival time until the average power generation output reaches the average load power consumption, and The controller is When the dischargeable time calculated by the calculation unit is shorter than the power generation amount arrival time, control to reduce the power consumption of the connected load is performed. It is characterized by this.
- control unit compares the dischargeable time calculated by the calculation unit and the power generation amount arrival time and the connection based on the comparison in a state where the power supply control system is independently operated from the system. Control the load, It is characterized by this.
- control unit performs control to reduce power consumption of the connected load when at least the dischargeable time calculated by the calculation unit is shorter than the power generation amount arrival time and equal to or shorter than a predetermined operation time. , It is characterized by this.
- control unit when a plurality of loads having different priorities are connected as the connection load, and when the dischargeable time calculated by the calculation unit is shorter than the power generation amount arrival time, the connection Performing a process of obtaining from the computing unit a first dischargeable time that is a dischargeable time when the power consumption of the load with the lowest priority among the loads is reduced;
- the control unit reduces power consumption of a load having the lowest priority among the connected loads when the first dischargeable time is shorter than the power generation amount arrival time and not more than the predetermined operation time. Do control, It is characterized by this.
- control unit performs control to reduce power consumption by changing the operation mode from the normal operation mode to the power saving operation mode for the connection load. It is characterized by this.
- control unit connected a load having the highest priority among loads other than the connection load in the normal operation mode in a state where a plurality of loads having different priorities are connected as the connection load.
- a second dischargeable time that is a dischargeable time in the case is acquired from the prediction calculation unit, When the second dischargeable time is equal to or longer than the power generation amount arrival time, or when the second dischargeable time exceeds a second predetermined operation time longer than the predetermined operation time, the control unit Control to connect, It is characterized by this.
- control unit reduces power consumption of a load having the lowest priority among the connected loads in the power saving operation mode in a state where a plurality of loads having different priorities are connected as the connected load. Further, a third dischargeable time that is a dischargeable time when a load having a lower priority than the load with reduced power consumption is connected among the unconnected loads is acquired from the prediction calculation unit. , When the third dischargeable time exceeds a third predetermined operation time longer than the predetermined operation time, the control unit performs control to connect the load. It is characterized by this.
- the control unit further reduces the power consumption of the load when a load with a lower priority than a highest priority among the unconnected loads is connected.
- a fourth dischargeable time which is a dischargeable time when a load with the highest priority is connected is calculated as the prediction calculation unit. Get from The control unit connects the corresponding load when the fourth dischargeable time is equal to or longer than the power generation amount arrival time, or when the dischargeable time exceeds a fourth predetermined operation time longer than the predetermined operation time. Do control, It is characterized by this.
- the control unit saves power of a load having the highest priority among the plurality of loads.
- a fifth dischargeable time that is a dischargeable time when the operation mode is canceled is obtained from the prediction calculation unit, When the fifth dischargeable time is equal to or longer than the power generation amount arrival time, or when the dischargeable time exceeds a fifth predetermined operation time longer than the predetermined operation time, the control unit has the highest priority. Perform control to cancel the power-saving operation mode of the load, It is characterized by this.
- a power supply control method including a power generation device and a power storage device, A remaining power detection step for detecting a remaining power of the power storage device by a remaining power detection unit; A step of calculating a predicted power generation amount of the power generator and a predicted load power consumption amount of a connected load by a calculation unit; Based on the predicted power generation amount, the predicted load power consumption amount, and the remaining power storage amount detected in the remaining power storage amount detection step, the dischargeable time until the remaining power storage amount of the power storage device reaches the minimum remaining amount is determined.
- the present invention it is possible to provide a power supply control system and a power supply control method capable of efficiently supplying power to a load while appropriately charging and discharging the power storage device through cooperation between the power generation device and the power storage device. it can.
- FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating a first control example of a power supply control method by the power supply control system of FIG. 1.
- 6 is a flowchart illustrating a second control example of the power supply control method by the power supply control system of FIG. 1.
- FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a main part of a power supply control system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- This power supply control system includes a fuel cell unit 10 that is a power generation device, a storage battery unit 20 that is a power storage device, a DCDC converter unit 30, a control unit 40, an inverter unit 50, a load detection unit 60, a load control unit 70, and a power failure detection unit. 80, and a system disconnection unit 90, which controls the supply of power to the loads 101 to 105.
- the loads 101 to 105 are operated by being supplied with electric power from the grid when the grid is connected, and are independently operated by this system when the grid is disconnected.
- FIG. 1 illustrates the case where five loads 101 to 105 are connected, the number and type of loads to be connected can be arbitrarily set.
- the fuel cell unit 10 includes an active material supply unit 11, a reforming unit 12, a cell stack unit 13, and a stack temperature detection unit 14.
- the active material supply unit 11 sends fuel gas and water to the reforming unit 12, and sends air to the cell stack unit 13.
- the pump, piping, and flow rate detector corresponding to the fuel gas, water and air to be sent. Etc.
- the reforming unit 12 reforms the fuel gas from the active material supply unit 11 while receiving heat supply from the outside, generates hydrogen and carbon monoxide as a positive electrode agent, and the generated gas is supplied to the cell stack unit 13. To send.
- the cell stack portion 13 is a fuel cell main body portion, and includes a porous positive electrode and a negative electrode arranged so as to sandwich a thin film electrolyte.
- the cell stack unit 13 generates power between the electrodes by passing the fuel gas containing hydrogen and carbon monoxide from the reforming unit 12 through the positive electrode and passing air from the active material supply unit 11 through the negative electrode. The generated electric power is supplied to the DCDC converter unit 30.
- the stack temperature detection unit 14 detects the temperature in the cell stack unit 13 and transmits the detected temperature information to the control unit 40.
- the storage battery unit 20 includes a storage battery 21 and an SOC (State Of Of Charge) detection unit 22 that is a remaining power storage detection unit.
- the storage battery 21 stores the electric power generated by the cell stack 12, and discharges the load side as necessary. It is assumed that the storage capacity of the storage battery 21 is sufficient to supplement at least power shortage due to the load followability of the fuel cell.
- the SOC detection unit 22 detects the remaining battery level of the storage battery 21. The detected value is notified to the control unit 40.
- the DCDC converter unit 30 has a charge / discharge control function for the storage battery unit 20 and a power transmission function to the inverter unit 50.
- the DCDC converter unit 30 receives the electric power generated in the cell stack unit 13 and the electric power discharged by the storage battery unit 20 and converts them into an appropriate voltage value based on a control signal from the control unit 40 to convert it into an inverter. Appropriate power is sent to the unit 50.
- the DCDC converter unit 30 sends the power output from the cell stack unit 13 to the storage battery unit 20 as power for charging.
- the DCDC converter unit 30 has a function of adjusting the power to be transferred to each of the cell stack unit 13, the storage battery unit 20, and the inverter unit 50 by a control signal notified from the control unit 40.
- control unit 40 Based on information notified from the fuel cell unit 10, the storage battery unit 20, the DCDC converter unit 30, the inverter unit 50, the load detection unit 60, the power failure detection unit 80, and the system disconnection unit 90, the control unit 40 In response, a control signal is sent.
- the control unit 40 controls to supply power to the loads 101 to 105 from the grid when the grid is connected, and cooperates with the fuel cell unit 10 and the storage battery unit 20 during the independent operation disconnected from the grid. , Control is performed to supply power to the loads 101 to 105.
- the control unit 40 includes a data storage unit 41, a prediction calculation unit 42, and an operation mode control unit 43.
- the data storage unit 41 stores information on the power consumption of the connected loads 101 to 105. Note that the power consumption information of the loads 101 to 105 is acquired, for example, via PLC (Power Line Communications) communication or by a user input operation. Further, the data storage unit 41 has a relationship between the maximum power generation output (P′stck MAX) corresponding to the temperature (Tstck) of the cell stack unit 13 and the power generation amount (G′stck) until a predetermined time (t). Is stored. However, the prime symbol attached to the variable represents a calculated value, not an actual measured value.
- the maximum power generation output P′stck MAX when the temperature of the cell stack unit 13 is T′stck and the power generation output Pstck at the actual temperature measurement do not necessarily coincide with each other.
- the prediction calculation unit 42 calculates the power generation amount from the power generation characteristic table stored in the data storage unit 41, the charge amount of the storage battery unit 20 (storage battery 21), the detected temperature of the fuel cell unit 10 (cell stack unit 13), and the like. Then, the power consumption amount and the like are calculated from the power consumption information of the loads 101 to 105, and the calculation results are sent to the operation mode control unit 43.
- the operation mode control unit 43 determines an operation mode based on the calculation result from the prediction calculation unit 42 and issues a command to each unit.
- the inverter unit 50 converts the power from the DCDC converter unit 30 into power suitable for the loads 101 to 105 or the system, and sends the converted power to the load detection unit 60.
- the electric power converted by the DCDC converter unit 30 is a DC voltage, and is converted into a commercial AC voltage by the inverter unit 50.
- the load detection unit 60 detects the voltage value and the current value of the power sent from the inverter unit 50 and notifies the control unit 40 of the information.
- the load control unit 70 includes a power line for independent operation used when disconnected from the system, an outlet for connecting the loads 101 to 105, a switch for individually controlling power supply to the loads 101 to 105, and an abnormal load. And a protection device that protects the system and the load when connected, measurement means for measuring the power consumption of the loads 101 to 105, and the like. Then, the load control unit 70 notifies the control unit 40 of the power consumption values of the measured loads 101 to 105. The notified power consumption value is stored in the data storage unit 41. Further, the load control unit 70 individually controls the supply of power to the loads 101 to 105 by a control signal from the control unit 40 during grid connection and autonomous operation. All or part of the control unit 40 and the load control unit 70 may constitute an EMS (Energy Management System) such as a HEMS (Home Energy Management System).
- EMS Electronicgy Management System
- HEMS Home Energy Management System
- the power failure detection unit 80 has a function of detecting a power failure in the system while performing grid connection and notifying the control unit 40 that the power failure has been detected.
- the system disconnection unit 90 is a switch that operates based on a control signal from the control unit 40. When performing system interconnection, the system disconnection unit 90 is connected to the system, and when the system is stopped or a system power failure occurs. When an abnormality occurs, the system is disconnected from the system.
- the fuel cell unit 10 and the control unit 40 are operated by system power or power supplied from this system.
- the control unit 40 can be configured as software executed on any suitable processor such as a CPU (central processing unit).
- the prediction calculation part 42 and the operation mode control part 43 can be comprised by a dedicated processor (for example, DSP (digital signal processor)).
- the inverter part 50 and the load detection part 60 are good also as a structure which put these together, without comprising separately.
- a thick solid line indicates a power line
- a broken line indicates a control signal line
- a thin solid line in the fuel cell unit 10 indicates an active material (reactive material) line.
- FIG. 2 is a flowchart illustrating a first control example.
- control is performed so that power is preferentially allocated to a load with high priority.
- the loads 101 and 104 are in an operating (connected) state.
- step S100 the control unit 40 starts a self-sustaining operation and loops the flow.
- step S101 the SOC detection unit 22 detects the remaining battery level and notifies the prediction calculation unit 42 of the remaining battery level information.
- the prediction calculation unit 42 calculates the remaining battery level from the information related to the remaining battery level, and notifies the operation mode control unit 43 of the result.
- the operation mode control unit 43 determines that the battery is fully charged and shifts the process to the normal operation mode after step S102.
- the remaining battery level is equal to or less than a certain value
- the operation mode control unit 43 determines that the battery is not fully charged and shifts the process to step S103.
- step S102 the DCDC converter unit 30 measures the voltage Vstck and the current value Istck of the cell stack unit 13 within a certain fixed time.
- the measured voltage Vstck and current value Istck are stored in the data storage unit 41.
- the prediction calculation unit 42 calculates the average power generation output Pstck of the fuel cell unit 10 within that time.
- the load detection unit 60 measures the power consumption of the operating load (in this case, the loads 101 and 104) within a certain period of time. This load power consumption is stored in the data storage unit 41.
- the prediction calculation unit 42 calculates the average load power consumption Pcs of the load within the certain time based on the load power consumption within a certain fixed time stored in the data storage unit 41. This average load power consumption Pcs is stored in the data storage unit 41.
- the operation mode control unit 43 determines that the average power generation output Pstck is equal to or exceeds the average load power consumption Pcs (when Pstck ⁇ Pcs)
- the operation mode control unit 43 shifts the process to the normal operation mode in step S104.
- the operation mode control unit 43 shifts the process to the normal operation mode in step S105.
- step S103 as in step S102, the DCDC converter unit 30 measures the voltage Vstck and current value Istck of the cell stack unit 13 within a certain fixed time.
- the measured voltage Vstck and current value Istck are stored in the data storage unit 41.
- the prediction calculation unit 42 Based on the voltage Vstck and the current value Istck stored in the data storage unit 41, the prediction calculation unit 42 calculates the average power generation output Pstck of the fuel cell unit 10 within that time.
- the load detection unit 60 measures load power consumption within a certain time. This load power consumption is stored in the data storage unit 41. Based on the load power consumption within a certain fixed time stored in the data storage unit 41, the prediction calculation unit 42 calculates the average load power consumption Pcs within that time. This average load power consumption Pcs is stored in the data storage unit 41.
- the operation mode control unit 43 compares the average power generation output Pstck with the average load power consumption Pcs. As a result, when Pstck ⁇ Pcs, the operation mode control unit 43 shifts the process to the normal operation mode in step S106. On the other hand, if Pstck ⁇ Pcs, the operation mode control unit 43 shifts the process to step S107.
- the operation mode control unit 43 determines whether or not the shortage of the generated power can be compensated for by the discharge of the storage battery 21 until the predetermined operation time t1 without shutting off any of the connected loads 101 and 104. That is, it is determined whether or not continuous operation for a predetermined operation time t1 or longer is possible.
- the predetermined operation time t1 may be appropriately changed by a user or the like.
- the prediction calculation unit 42 estimates the predicted power generation amount G′stck up to a predetermined time t from the power generation characteristic table stored in the data storage unit 41 based on the temperature Tstck of the cell stack unit 13. In addition, the prediction calculation unit 42 estimates the predicted load power consumption W′t until a certain time t.
- the prediction calculation unit 42 uses the calculated predicted power generation amount G′stck and the predicted load power consumption amount W′t until the storage battery 21 reaches the minimum remaining amount EbatL (the charge rate is not necessarily 0%).
- the dischargeable time t′batL is calculated.
- the remaining amount Ebat of the storage battery 21 up to a predetermined time t is given by the following equation (1), where the initial remaining amount of the storage battery 21 detected by the SOC detection unit 22 is Ebat0.
- Ebat Ebat0 + G′stck ⁇ W′t (1)
- the prediction calculation unit 42 uses the predicted power generation amount G′stck and the predicted load power consumption amount W′t up to a certain time t as a function of the time t, and discharges until reaching the minimum remaining amount EbatL. The possible time t′batL is calculated.
- step S107 No in step S103, that is, the relationship of Pstck ⁇ Pcs is established between the average power generation output Pstck and the average load power consumption Pcs.
- the operation mode control unit 43 compares the dischargeable time t′batL and the power generation amount arrival time t′eq. As a result, in the case of t′batL ⁇ t′eq, that is, when the power generation amount arrival time t′eq has elapsed without the storage battery 21 being reduced to the minimum remaining amount EbatL, there is no situation where the power is insufficient. It can be seen that power can be continuously supplied to 101 and 104. That is, in the case of Yes in step S107, the operation mode control unit 43 determines that the loads 101 and 104 can be operated for a predetermined operation time t1 or more, and shifts to the normal operation mode processing in step S105. Therefore, in this case, the loads 101 and 104 are operated by the output power of the fuel cell unit 10 and the discharge power of the storage battery 21.
- the operation mode control unit 43 determines whether or not the connected loads 101 and 104 can be operated continuously for a predetermined operation time t1 or more.
- step S107 when the predetermined operation time t1 is shorter than the dischargeable time t′batL (t1 ⁇ t′batL), it is determined that the loads 101 and 104 can be operated continuously for the predetermined operation time t1 (Yes in step S107). Then, the operation mode control unit 43 shifts to the process of the normal operation mode in step S105. Accordingly, in this case as well, the loads 101 and 104 are operated by the output power of the fuel cell unit 10 and the discharge power of the storage battery 21.
- step S107 when the predetermined operation time t1 is longer than the dischargeable time t′batL (t1 ⁇ t′batL), it is determined that the loads 101 and 104 cannot be operated continuously for the predetermined operation time t1 (No in step S107). Then, the operation mode control unit 43 shifts the process to step S108.
- steps S104, 105, 106, and 108 that have been advanced as a result of the determination in steps S102, 103, and 107 will be described.
- the operation mode control unit 43 continues the connection state of the loads 101 and 104 without issuing a change command related to control to the load control unit 70. Further, the operation mode control unit 43 calculates the necessary fuel gas flow rate, air flow rate, and water flow rate so that the output of the fuel cell unit 10 is matched with the power consumption of the loads 101 and 102 (that is, the output is reduced). These are notified to the active material supply unit 11 as command values. Thereby, the active material supply part 11 controls each pump based on the notified command value.
- the operation mode control unit 43 controls the DCDC converter unit 30 so as to stop the charging of the storage battery 21. Therefore, in this case, the loads 101 and 104 are operated by the output power of the fuel cell unit 10. Thereafter, the operation mode control unit 43 shifts the process to step S113.
- step S105 the normal operation mode in step S105 will be described.
- the average power generation output Pstck of the fuel cell unit 10 is less than the average load power consumption Pcs, but the storage battery 21 is fully charged.
- the normal operation mode of step S105 is reached via step S107, the average power generation output Pstck of the fuel cell unit 10 does not satisfy the average load power consumption Pcs, and the storage battery 21 is not fully charged.
- both the loads 101 and 104 can be operated by the output power of the fuel cell unit 10 and the discharge power of the storage battery 21.
- the operation mode control unit 43 does not issue a control change command to the load control unit 70 and continues the connection state of the loads 101 and 104. Then, the operation mode control unit 43 calculates necessary fuel gas flow rate, air flow rate, and water flow rate so that the output of the fuel cell unit 10 increases at a certain rate, and supplies them as command values to supply the active material. Notification to the unit 11. Thereby, the active material supply part 11 controls each pump based on the notified command value.
- the operation mode control unit 43 controls the DCDC converter unit 30 so that the charging current of the storage battery 21 is zero and discharging is performed. Thereby, the loads 101 and 104 are operated by the output power of the fuel cell unit 10 and the discharge power of the storage battery 21. Thereafter, the operation mode control unit 43 shifts the process to step S113.
- step S106 the average power generation output Pstck of the fuel cell unit 10 satisfies the average load power consumption Pcs. Therefore, the operation mode control unit 43 continues the connection state of the loads 101 and 104 without issuing a change command related to control to the load control unit 70. However, since the storage battery 21 is not fully charged, the operation mode control unit 43 calculates the necessary fuel gas flow rate, air flow rate, and water flow rate so that the output of the fuel cell unit 10 increases at a certain rate, This is notified to the active material supply unit 11 as a command value. Thereby, the active material supply part 11 controls each pump based on the notified command value.
- the operation mode control unit 43 controls the DCDC converter unit 30 so that the discharge current of the storage battery 21 is zero and charging is performed. Therefore, in this case, the loads 101 and 104 are operated by the output power of the fuel cell unit 10. The storage battery 21 is charged by the output power of the fuel cell unit 10. Thereafter, the operation mode control unit 43 shifts the process to step S113.
- step S108 the operation mode control unit 43 assumes that the load having the lowest priority among the connected loads 101 and 104 (load 104 in this example) is cut off, and the remaining connected loads (loads). 101) determines whether or not the vehicle can be continuously operated for a predetermined operation time t1 or more.
- the prediction calculation unit 42 calculates the predicted power generation amount G′stck up to a certain time t from the stored power generation characteristic table based on the temperature Tstck of the cell stack unit 13 in the same manner as described in step S107. Estimate. In addition, the prediction calculation unit 42 estimates the predicted load power consumption W′t of the load 101 until a predetermined time t.
- the operation mode control unit 43 compares the dischargeable time t′batL and the power generation amount arrival time t′eq. As a result, when the dischargeable time t′batL is longer than the power generation amount arrival time t′eq (t′batL ⁇ t′eq), that is, the power generation amount arrival time t ′ without the storage battery 21 reaching the minimum remaining amount EbatL. When eq elapses, it is not impossible to continuously supply power to the load 101 (No in step S108). In this case, the operation mode control unit 43 shifts the process to the normal operation mode in step S112.
- the operation mode control unit 43 determines whether or not the remaining connected load 101 can be operated continuously for a predetermined operation time t1 or more.
- step S108 when the predetermined operation time t1 is shorter than the dischargeable time t′batL (t1 ⁇ t′batL), the operation mode control unit 43 cannot operate the load 101 continuously for the predetermined operation time t1 or more. (No in step S108) and the process proceeds to the normal operation mode in step S112.
- the predetermined operation time t1 is longer than the dischargeable time t′batL (t1 ⁇ t′batL)
- the operation mode control unit 43 cannot operate the load 101 continuously for the predetermined operation time t1 (step S108).
- step S109 the process proceeds to the power saving operation mode.
- step S109 the operation mode control unit 43 issues a command to block the load having the lowest priority among the connected loads 101 and 104 (in this case, the load 104) to the load control unit 70. .
- the load 104 is interrupted.
- the cutoff here may be a control that completely cuts off the power supply, but in this example, it is a state in which the power supply is greatly reduced, that is, a transition to the power saving operation mode.
- the operation mode control unit 43 shifts the process to step S110.
- step S110 the operation mode control unit 43 compares the average power generation output Pstck of the fuel cell unit 10 with the average load power consumption Pcs after the load 102 is cut off. As a result, when the average power generation output Pstck is larger than the average load power consumption Pcs after the load 102 is cut off (Pstck ⁇ Pcs), that is, when the load 101 can be operated with the output of the fuel cell unit 10, the operation mode control unit 43 Shifts the processing to step S111.
- step S111 the operation mode control unit 43 continues to connect the load 101 without issuing a control change command to the load control unit 70.
- the operation mode control unit 43 calculates necessary fuel gas flow rate, air flow rate, and water flow rate so that the output of the fuel cell unit 10 increases at a certain rate, and uses them as command values for the active material supply unit. 11 is notified. Thereby, the active material supply part 11 controls each pump based on the notified command value.
- the operation mode control unit 43 controls the DCDC converter unit 30 so that the discharge current of the storage battery 21 becomes zero, and charges the storage battery 21 with surplus power generated by the increase in output. Therefore, in this case, the load 101 is operated by the power generation output of the fuel cell unit 10. Thereafter, the operation mode control unit 43 shifts the process to step S101 through the end process of step S115.
- step S112 the operation mode control unit 43 does not issue a control change command to the load control unit 70, and continues the load connection.
- the operation mode control unit 43 calculates necessary fuel gas flow rate, air flow rate, and water flow rate so that the output of the fuel cell unit 10 increases at a certain rate, and uses them as command values for the active material supply unit. 11 is notified. Thereby, the active material supply part 11 controls each pump based on the notified command value. Further, since the operation mode control unit 43 cannot operate the load connected at the present time only with the output of the fuel cell unit 10, the operation mode control unit 43 controls the DCDC converter unit 30 so that the charging current of the storage battery 21 is zero and discharge is performed. To do.
- the loads 101 and 104 (when passing through No in step S108) or the load 101 (when passing through No in step S110) depend on the power generation output of the fuel cell unit 10 and the discharge power of the storage battery 21. Driven. Thereafter, the operation mode control unit 43 shifts the process to step S101 through the end process of step S115.
- step S113 that has passed through one of steps S104, 105, and 106, the connected loads 101 and 104 are connected only to the output of the fuel cell unit 10, or the output of the fuel cell unit 10 and the storage battery 21.
- the operation mode control unit 43 assumes that the loads 101, 102, and 104 have the predetermined operation time t2 (the load 102, in this case, the load having the highest priority (in this case, the load 102) is reconnected. It is determined whether or not continuous operation over the second predetermined operation time) is possible.
- the predetermined operation time t2 may be appropriately changed by a user or the like with t2> t1.
- the prediction calculation unit 42 calculates the predicted power generation amount G′stck up to a certain time t from the stored power generation characteristic table based on the temperature Tstck of the cell stack unit 13 in the same manner as described in step S107. Estimate. Further, the prediction calculation unit 42 estimates the predicted load power consumption W′t of the loads 101, 102, and 104 up to a certain time t. At this time, since the load 102 is not connected, its power consumption is estimated based on the power consumption value when it has been connected in the past, or the input value from the outside is referred to.
- the operation mode control unit 43 compares the dischargeable time t′batL and the power generation amount arrival time t′eq. As a result, when the dischargeable time t′batL is longer than the power generation amount arrival time t′eq (t′batL ⁇ t′eq), that is, the power generation amount arrival time t ′ without the storage battery 21 reaching the minimum remaining amount EbatL. When eq elapses, it is possible to continuously supply power to the loads 101, 102, and 104 (Yes in step S113). In this case, the operation mode control unit 43 determines that the loads 101, 102, and 104 can be continuously operated for the predetermined operation time t2 or more, and shifts the processing to step S114.
- step S114 the operation mode control unit 43 notifies the load control unit 70 of a command to reconnect the load 102. As a result, the load 102 is connected and its operation is started. Thereafter, the operation mode control unit 43 shifts the process to step S101 through the end process of step S115.
- step S113 when the dischargeable time t'batL is shorter than the power generation amount arrival time t'eq (t'batL ⁇ t'eq), the storage battery 21 has the lowest remaining before the load following is completed. The amount EbatL will be reached.
- the operation mode control unit 43 determines whether or not the loads 101, 102, and 104 can be operated continuously for the predetermined operation time t2 or longer based on the comparison between the predetermined operation time t2 and the dischargeable time t′batL. Judging.
- step S113 when the predetermined operation time t2 is shorter than the dischargeable time t′batL (t2 ⁇ t′batL), it is determined that the loads 101, 102, and 104 can be operated continuously for the predetermined operation time t2 (in step S113). Yes), and the operation mode control unit 43 shifts the process to step S114.
- the predetermined operation time t2 is longer than the dischargeable time t′batL (t2 ⁇ t′batL)
- the loads 101, 102 and 104 cannot be operated continuously for the predetermined operation time t2 (No in step S113). ).
- the operation mode control unit 43 does not notify the load control unit 70 of the connection instruction for the load 102, and moves the process to step S101 through the end process of step S115.
- FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a second control example.
- the second control example when a load with high priority and high power consumption cannot be used due to insufficient capacity and output, power is allocated to a load with lower priority and lower power consumption than the load. Control is performed so that power is preferentially allocated to a load having a high priority.
- the loads 101 and 104 are in an operating (connected) state.
- Steps S200 to S206 correspond to the processes of steps S100 to S106 in FIG.
- step S207 processing similar to that in step S107 in FIG. 2 is executed. Then, when the dischargeable time t′batL is longer than the power generation amount arrival time t′eq (t′batL ⁇ t′eq), or the predetermined operation time t1 is the dischargeable time t′batL. If it is shorter (t1 ⁇ t′batL), it is determined that the loads 101 and 104 can be continuously operated for a predetermined operation time t1 or more (Yes in step S207), and the process proceeds to the normal operation mode processing in step S205. Transition.
- the dischargeable time t′batL is shorter than the power generation amount arrival time t′eq (t′batL ⁇ t′eq), and the predetermined operation time t1 is longer than the dischargeable time t′batL (t1 ⁇ t′batL), it is determined that the loads 101 and 104 cannot be continuously operated for the predetermined operation time t1 or longer (No in step S207), and the operation mode control unit 43 proceeds to the process of the power saving operation mode in step S208.
- the power saving operation mode is an example of a state in which the power supply is reduced, and may be a complete cutoff of the power supply.
- step S208 the operation mode control unit 43 notifies the load control unit 70 of an instruction to cut off the load 104 having the lowest priority among the connected loads 101 and 104. As a result, the load 104 is cut off and the power saving operation mode is set. Thereafter, the operation mode control unit 43 shifts the process to step S209.
- step S209 similarly to step S203, the operation mode control unit 43 compares the average power generation output Pstck of the fuel cell unit 10 calculated in step S202 with the average load power consumption Pcs. As a result, when the average power generation output Pstck is larger than the average load power consumption Pcs after the load 102 is cut off (Pstck ⁇ Pcs), the operation mode control unit 43 shifts the process to step S210. On the other hand, when the average power generation output Pstck is smaller than the average load power consumption Pcs after the load 102 is cut off (Pstck ⁇ Pcs), the operation mode control unit 43 shifts the process to step S211.
- step S ⁇ b> 210 the operation mode control unit 43 continues to connect the load 101 without issuing a control change command to the load control unit 70.
- the operation mode control unit 43 calculates necessary fuel gas flow rate, air flow rate, and water flow rate so that the output of the fuel cell unit 10 increases at a certain rate, and uses them as command values for the active material supply unit. 11 is notified. Thereby, the active material supply part 11 controls each pump based on the notified command value.
- the operation mode control unit 43 controls the DCDC converter unit 30 so that the discharge current of the storage battery 21 becomes zero, and charges the storage battery 21 with surplus power generated by the increase in output. Therefore, in this case, the load 101 is operated by the output power of the fuel cell unit 10. Thereafter, the operation mode control unit 43 shifts the process to step S212.
- step S211 the operation mode control unit 43 does not issue a control change command to the load control unit 70, and continues connection (operation) of the load 101. Further, the operation mode control unit 43 calculates the necessary fuel gas flow rate, air flow rate, and water flow rate so that the output of the fuel cell unit 10 increases at a certain rate, and uses them as command values, and the active material supply unit 11 Notify Thereby, the active material supply part 11 controls each pump based on the notified command value. Further, since the operation mode control unit 43 cannot operate the load connected at the present time only with the output of the fuel cell unit 10, the operation mode control unit 43 controls the DCDC converter unit 30 so that the charging current of the storage battery 21 is zero and discharge is performed. To do. Therefore, in this case, the load 101 is operated by the output power of the fuel cell unit 10 and the discharge power of the storage battery 21. Thereafter, the operation mode control unit 43 shifts the process to step S212.
- step S212 when the control unit 40 connects (operates) a load that is one step lower in priority than the load 104 blocked in step S208 (in this case, the load 105) among the unconnected loads, the predetermined operation time It is determined whether or not the vehicle can be continuously operated for t3 (third predetermined operation time) or more.
- the predetermined operation time t3 may be the same value as t2 in the first control example, or may be different from t3> t1, and may be appropriately changed by the user or the like.
- the prediction calculation unit 42 performs the prediction up to a predetermined time t based on the temperature Tstck of the cell stack unit 13 from the power generation characteristic table stored in the data storage unit 41 by the same process as step S113 of FIG.
- the power generation amount G'stck is estimated from the table.
- the operation mode control unit 43 compares the dischargeable time t′batL calculated by the prediction calculation unit 42 with the power generation amount arrival time t′eq. As a result, when the dischargeable time t′batL is longer than the power generation amount arrival time t′eq (t′batL ⁇ t′eq), power is continuously supplied to the loads 101 and 105 for the predetermined operation time t3 or longer. Therefore, the operation mode control unit 43 shifts the process to step S213.
- the operation mode control unit 43 continues the loads 101 and 105 for the predetermined operation time t3 or more. To determine whether or not the vehicle can be driven. As a result, when the dischargeable time t′batL is longer than the predetermined operation time t3 (t3 ⁇ t′batL), it is determined that the loads 101 and 105 can be operated continuously for the predetermined operation time t3 (Yes in step S212). And the operation mode control part 43 makes a process transfer to step S213.
- step S212 when the dischargeable time t′batL is shorter than the predetermined operation time t3 (t3 ⁇ t′batL), it is determined that the loads 101 and 105 cannot be operated continuously for the predetermined operation time t3 (No in step S212).
- the operation mode control unit 43 shifts the process to step S201 through the end process of step S218. Therefore, in this case, only the load 101 is autonomously operated.
- step S213 the operation mode control unit 43 instructs the load control unit 70 to connect a load (in this case, the load 105) that is one step lower in priority than the load 102 that is cut off among the unconnected loads. put out. As a result, the load 105 is autonomously operated together with the load 101. Thereafter, the operation mode control unit 43 causes the process to proceed to step S201 through the end process of step S218.
- a load in this case, the load 105
- step S214 the connected loads 101 and 104 can continue operation only by the output of the fuel cell unit 10 or by the output of the fuel cell unit 10 and the discharge of the storage battery 21. Therefore, the operation mode control unit 43 assumes that the load having the highest priority (in this case, the load 102) among the unconnected loads is reconnected as in the case of step S113 in FIG. It is determined whether 101, 102, and 104 can be continuously operated for a predetermined operation time t2 (second predetermined operation time) or longer.
- t2 second predetermined operation time
- the operation mode control unit 43 determines that the loads 101, 102, and 104 can be continuously operated for a predetermined operation time t2 or more (Yes in step S214), and the process proceeds to step S215. Transition.
- step S215 the operation mode control unit 43 notifies the load control unit 70 of a command to reconnect the load 102. As a result, the load 102 is connected and its operation is started. Thereafter, the operation mode control unit 43 shifts the process to step S216.
- step S216 the operation mode control unit 43 shuts off the load when the load with the lower priority than the one with the highest priority is connected among the unconnected loads, and the blocked load.
- the load with the highest priority is reconnected among other unconnected loads, it is determined whether or not the continuous operation over the predetermined operation time t4 (fourth predetermined operation time) is possible. To do.
- step S214 when it is determined “No” in step S214, since the loads 101 and 104 are in an operating state, when it is assumed that the load 104 is cut off and the load 102 is reconnected, the load exceeds the predetermined operation time t4. Determine whether continuous operation is possible.
- step S215 since the loads 101, 102, and 104 are in an operating state, when it is assumed that the load 104 is shut off and the load 103 is reconnected, continuous operation for a predetermined operation time t4 or longer It is determined whether or not it is possible.
- the prediction calculation unit 42 performs the same processing as in steps S207, S212, and S214. Then, the operation mode control unit 43 is connected to the assumed load, and when the dischargeable time t′batL is longer than the power generation amount arrival time t′eq (t′batL ⁇ t′eq), or the predetermined operation time When t4 is shorter than the dischargeable time t′batL (t4 ⁇ t′batL), it is determined that the operation can be continuously performed for the predetermined operation time t4 or more (Yes in step S216), and the process proceeds to step S217. Let me.
- step S216 when the predetermined operation time t4 is longer than the dischargeable time t′batL (t4 ⁇ t′batL), it is determined that the operation cannot be continued continuously for the predetermined operation time t4 (No in step S216).
- the mode control unit 43 shifts the process to step S201 through the end process of step S218.
- step S217 the operation mode control unit 43 gives the load control unit 70 a load having a lower priority than the highest priority among the unconnected loads in accordance with the processing state in step S216.
- a command to cut off and to connect a load having the highest priority among unconnected loads other than the cut off load is issued.
- step S214 a command to shut off the load 104 and connect the load 102 is issued.
- the load 102 is autonomously operated together with the load 101.
- step S215 the load 104 is shut off and a command to connect the load 103 is issued.
- step S217 needs to be avoided when the load is just connected in step S213.
- the operation mode control unit 43 causes the process to proceed to step S201 through the end process of step S218.
- the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and many variations or modifications are possible.
- the power generation device is not limited to a fuel cell, and may be another power generation device such as a wind power generation device or a power generation device such as an engine.
- the power storage device is not limited to a storage battery, and may be another power storage device such as an electric double layer capacitor.
- the power saving operation mode may be set by switching the operation mode of the connected load to the power saving mode. At this time, if there are multiple loads to be connected to the power saving operation mode among the connected loads, the dischargeable time when the power saving operation mode of the load with the highest priority among the plurality of loads is canceled is predicted.
- the dischargeable time is equal to or longer than the power generation amount arrival time obtained from the calculation unit 42, or when the dischargeable time exceeds a fifth predetermined operation time longer than the predetermined operation time, the load with the highest priority is obtained. You may control to cancel a power saving operation mode.
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発電装置及び蓄電装置を備える電力供給制御システムであって、
前記蓄電装置の蓄電残量を検出する蓄電残量検出部と、
演算部と、
制御部と、を備え、
前記演算部は、
前記発電装置の予測発電量及び接続負荷の予測負荷消費電力量を演算する処理と、
前記予測発電量、前記予測負荷消費電力量、及び前記蓄電残量検出部で検出される蓄電残量に基づいて、前記蓄電装置の蓄電残量が最低残量に到達するまでの放電可能時間を演算する処理と、
前記発電装置の平均発電出力及び前記接続負荷の平均負荷消費電力を演算する処理と、
前記平均発電出力が前記平均負荷消費電力に到達するまでの発電量到達時間を演算する処理と、を行い、
前記制御部は、
前記演算部が演算した放電可能時間が前記発電量到達時間よりも短い場合に、前記接続負荷の消費電力を低減する制御を行う、
ことを特徴とするものである。
ことを特徴とするものである。
ことを特徴とするものである。
前記制御部は、前記第1の放電可能時間が前記発電量到達時間よりも短く、かつ、前記所定運転時間以下の場合に、前記接続負荷の中で最も優先度の低い負荷の消費電力を低減する制御を行う、
ことを特徴とするものである。
ことを特徴とするものである。
前記制御部は、前記第2の放電可能時間が前記発電量到達時間以上の場合、又は、前記第2の放電可能時間が前記所定運転時間よりも長い第2所定運転時間を超える場合、当該負荷を接続する制御を行う、
ことを特徴とするものである。
前記制御部は、第3の放電可能時間が前記所定運転時間よりも長い第3所定運転時間を超える場合、当該負荷を接続する制御を行う、
ことを特徴とするものである。
前記制御部は、第4の放電可能時間が前記発電量到達時間以上の場合、又は、該放電可能時間が前記所定運転時間よりも長い第4所定運転時間を超える場合、前記対応する負荷を接続する制御を行う、
ことを特徴とするものである。
前記制御部は、第5の放電可能時間が前記発電量到達時間以上の場合、又は、該放電可能時間が前記所定運転時間よりも長い第5所定運転時間を超える場合、当該最も優先度の高い負荷の省電力運転モードを解除する制御を行う、
ことを特徴とするものである。
発電装置及び蓄電装置を備える電力供給制御方法であって、
前記蓄電装置の蓄電残量を蓄電残量検出部により検出する蓄電残量検出ステップと、
演算部により、前記発電装置の予測発電量及び接続負荷の予測負荷消費電力量を演算するステップと、
前記予測発電量、前記予測負荷消費電力量、及び前記蓄電残量検出ステップで検出される蓄電残量に基づいて、前記蓄電装置の蓄電残量が最低残量に到達するまでの放電可能時間を演算するステップと、
前記発電装置の平均発電出力及び前記接続負荷の平均負荷消費電力を演算して、前記平均発電出力が前記平均負荷消費電力に到達するまでの発電量到達時間を演算するステップと、
前記放電可能時間が前記発電量到達時間よりも短い場合に、制御部により前記接続負荷の消費電力を低減する制御を行う制御ステップと、を含む、
ことを特徴とするものである。
図2は、第1制御例を示すフローチャートである。第1制御例は、優先度の高い負荷に対して、優先して電力を割り当てるように制御するものである。以下、負荷101及び104が運転(接続)状態にあるものとして説明する。先ず、ステップS100において、制御部40により自立運転を開始し、フローをループさせる。
Ebat=Ebat0+G'stck-W't ・・・(1)
EbatL=Ebat0+G'stck-W't ・・・(2)
図3は、第2制御例を示すフローチャートである。第2制御例は、優先度が高くかつ消費電力の大きい負荷が、容量及び出力不足で使用できない場合に、当該負荷より優先度が低くかつ消費電力の小さい負荷に対して電力を割り当てるようにして、優先度の高い負荷に対して、優先して電力が割り当てられるように制御するものである。以下、第1制御例の場合と同様に、負荷101及び104が運転(接続)状態にあるものとして説明する。
11 活物質供給部
12 改質部
13 セルスタック部
14 スタック温度検出部
20 蓄電池部
21 蓄電池
22 SOC検出部
30 DCDCコンバータ部
40 制御部
41 データ記憶部
42 予測演算部
43 運転モード制御部
50 インバータ部
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- 発電装置及び蓄電装置を備える電力供給制御システムであって、
前記蓄電装置の蓄電残量を検出する蓄電残量検出部と、
演算部と、
制御部と、を備え、
前記演算部は、
前記発電装置の予測発電量及び接続負荷の予測負荷消費電力量を演算する処理と、
前記予測発電量、前記予測負荷消費電力量、及び前記蓄電残量検出部で検出される蓄電残量に基づいて、前記蓄電装置の蓄電残量が最低残量に到達するまでの放電可能時間を演算する処理と、
前記発電装置の平均発電出力及び前記接続負荷の平均負荷消費電力を演算する処理と、
前記平均発電出力が前記平均負荷消費電力に到達するまでの発電量到達時間を演算する処理と、を行い、
前記制御部は、
前記演算部が演算した放電可能時間が前記発電量到達時間よりも短い場合に、前記接続負荷の消費電力を低減する制御を行う、
ことを特徴とする電力供給制御システム。 - 前記制御部は、前記電力供給制御システムが系統から自立運転されている状態において、前記演算部が演算した放電可能時間と前記発電量到達時間との比較、および当該比較に基づいた前記接続負荷の制御を行う、
ことを特徴とする請求項1に記載の電力供給制御システム。 - 前記制御部は、少なくとも前記演算部が演算した放電可能時間が、前記発電量到達時間よりも短く、かつ、所定運転時間以下の場合に、前記接続負荷の消費電力を低減する制御を行う、
ことを特徴とする請求項1に記載の電力供給制御システム。 - 前記制御部は、前記接続負荷として優先度の異なる複数の負荷が接続される状態下で、前記演算部が演算した放電可能時間が前記発電量到達時間よりも短い場合には、前記接続負荷の中で最も優先度の低い負荷の消費電力を低減した場合の放電可能時間である第1の放電可能時間を前記演算部から取得する処理を行い、
前記制御部は、前記第1の放電可能時間が前記発電量到達時間よりも短く、かつ、前記所定運転時間以下の場合に、前記接続負荷の中で最も優先度の低い負荷の消費電力を低減する制御を行う、
ことを特徴とする請求項3に記載の電力供給制御システム。 - 前記制御部は、前記接続負荷について、運転モードを通常運転モードから省電力運転モードに変更することにより消費電力を低減する制御を行う、
ことを特徴とする請求項3に記載の電力供給制御システム。 - 前記制御部は、前記接続負荷として優先度の異なる複数の負荷が接続される状態下で、前記通常運転モードにおいて、前記接続負荷以外の負荷の中で最も優先度の高い負荷を接続した場合の放電可能時間である第2の放電可能時間を前記予測演算部から取得し、
前記制御部は、前記第2の放電可能時間が前記発電量到達時間以上の場合、又は、前記第2の放電可能時間が前記所定運転時間よりも長い第2所定運転時間を超える場合、当該負荷を接続する制御を行う、
ことを特徴とする請求項5に記載の電力供給制御システム。 - 前記制御部は、前記接続負荷として優先度の異なる複数の負荷が接続される状態下で、前記省電力運転モードにおいて、前記接続負荷の中で最も優先度の低い負荷の消費電力を低減し、更に、接続されていない負荷のうち、前記消費電力を低減した負荷より一段優先度の低い負荷を接続した場合の放電可能時間である第3の放電可能時間を前記予測演算部から取得し、
前記制御部は、第3の放電可能時間が前記所定運転時間よりも長い第3所定運転時間を超える場合、当該負荷を接続する制御を行う、
ことを特徴とする請求項5に記載の電力供給制御システム。 - 前記制御部は、前記通常運転モードにおいて、更に、接続されていない負荷の中で、最も優先度の高いものより優先度の低い負荷が接続されている場合、当該負荷の消費電力を低減し、かつ当該消費電力を低減した負荷とは別の接続されていない負荷の中で、最も優先度の高い負荷を接続した場合の放電可能時間である第4の放電可能時間を前記予測演算部から取得し、
前記制御部は、第4の放電可能時間が前記発電量到達時間以上の場合、又は、該放電可能時間が前記所定運転時間よりも長い第4所定運転時間を超える場合、前記対応する負荷を接続する制御を行う、
ことを特徴とする請求項7に記載の電力供給制御システム。 - 前記制御部は、前記省電力運転モードにおいて、前記接続負荷のうち、省電力運転モードにされる負荷が複数存在する場合、当該複数の負荷の中で最も優先度の高い負荷の省電力運転モードを解除した場合の放電可能時間である第5の放電可能時間を前記予測演算部から取得し、
前記制御部は、第5の放電可能時間が前記発電量到達時間以上の場合、又は、該放電可能時間が前記所定運転時間よりも長い第5所定運転時間を超える場合、当該最も優先度の高い負荷の省電力運転モードを解除する制御を行う、
ことを特徴とする請求項5に記載の電力供給制御システム。 - 発電装置及び蓄電装置を備える電力供給制御方法であって、
前記蓄電装置の蓄電残量を蓄電残量検出部により検出する蓄電残量検出ステップと、
演算部により、前記発電装置の予測発電量及び接続負荷の予測負荷消費電力量を演算するステップと、
前記予測発電量、前記予測負荷消費電力量、及び前記蓄電残量検出ステップで検出される蓄電残量に基づいて、前記蓄電装置の蓄電残量が最低残量に到達するまでの放電可能時間を演算するステップと、
前記発電装置の平均発電出力及び前記接続負荷の平均負荷消費電力を演算して、前記平均発電出力が前記平均負荷消費電力に到達するまでの発電量到達時間を演算するステップと、
前記放電可能時間が前記発電量到達時間よりも短い場合に、制御部により前記接続負荷の消費電力を低減する制御を行う制御ステップと、を含む、
ことを特徴とする電力供給制御方法。
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