Abstract: A circuit breaker having a frame comprises a bimetal plate having a longitudinal length wherein the bimetal plate is cut along the longitudinal length into a narrow section and a wider section both being parallel to each other such that the bimetal plate is configured to control when and how a trip mechanism of a trip unit activates. The circuit breaker comprises a heating element coupled to the bimetal plate to heat the narrow section and the wider section when a current goes through the heating element. The narrow section and the wider section of the bimetal plate to deflect differently when a same amount of heat is applied in a same amount of time to control when and how the trip mechanism activates such that to allow to have two different current ratings in the frame in that the bimetal plate allows to increment a current protection level from a lower current rating to a higher current rating.

Abstract: Embodiments provide stakeholder market simulator systems and methods for verifying optimal utilization of stakeholder resources in an energy delivery system. Embodiments include obtaining initial resource schedules and prices for a stakeholder's resources using a set of input data regarding the stakeholder's resources; creating a model incorporating constraints describing the stakeholder's resources based on the input data; executing an optimization of an objective function for the stakeholder's resources subject to the determined constraints to determine optimal prices and schedules for the stakeholder's resources; and verifying the optimization by comparing the determined optimal prices and schedules for the stakeholder's resources against published prices and schedules from an independent system operator. Numerous other aspects are provided.

Abstract: Capabilities of the building automation system are assessed with assessments that are used to generate plans and justification for upgrading or servicing the building automation system.

Abstract: An approach is described for sending alert messages and notifications to individual devices and in a format understandable by a user of the communication device.

Abstract: A connected vehicle train-vehicle collision detection system comprises a roadside unit (RSU) located at a railroad grade crossing near a roadway lane for avoiding TRAIN crashes with Onboard Unit (OBU)-equipped vehicles by issuing advance warnings for a potential vehicle-train crash. The roadside unit (RSU) is configured to act as a proxy Onboard Unit (OBU) for a non-OBU-equipped TRAIN and transmit a train location to a first Onboard Unit (OBU)-equipped vehicle having an Onboard Unit (OBU). The Onboard Unit (OBU) of the first OBU-equipped vehicle is configured to calculate a train-vehicle crash based on the train location of the TRAIN relative to the railroad grade crossing and a vehicle location of the first OBU-equipped vehicle relative to the railroad grade crossing.

Abstract: A main breaker apparatus including feed thru bus and cross bus capability for multi-unit buildings. The main breaker apparatus includes an enclosure and a bus assembly within the enclosure. The bus assembly includes a feed thru bus assembly including a plurality of feed thru bus bars configured to receive line power at a first end and pass thru power at a second end, a cross bus assembly including a plurality of cross bus bars, and a main circuit interface device coupled between the plurality of feed thru bus bars and the plurality of cross bus bars. Electrical power distribution systems including the main breaker apparatus and methods of providing power to a multi-unit building are disclosed, as are other aspects.

Abstract: A system for an excavating machine comprises a control system operating aspects of the excavation machine; and a monitoring system receiving inputs from one or more sensors determining if the excavating machine is in a first state or a second state. In operation, if the excavating machine is in the first state, then the control system enables the excavating machine to perform a first action; or if the excavating machine is in the second state, then the control system disable the excavating machine to perform the first action.

Abstract: A motor control unit (MCU) and methods of operating the same are provided. The MCU includes a housing enclosing a retractable stab assembly (RSA) having stabs attached thereto. The MCU further includes a bracket assembly having a mount for securing the bracket assembly to the RSA, guiderails for slideably engaging the RSA to facilitate the extending and retracting motion, and a lead screw accessible via an opening in the front of the housing. Rotating the lead screw causes the RSA to extend and retract which engages and disengages the stabs. The MCU also includes a motor assembly having a drive motor coupled to a drive shaft. The motor rotates the shaft in response to control signals from a remote-device. The motor assembly attaches to the housing such that the rotation of the shaft in response to the signals rotates the lead screw to engage and disengage the stabs.

Abstract: A fastener retainer for one or more thumb nuts. The fastener retainer includes a retainer body including a first retaining surface and a second retaining surface opposed to the first retaining surface and configured to form an open-sided retaining feature that allows a thumb nut to rotate therein and translate along an axial axis, yet restrains the thumb nut from lateral motion and allows finger and thumb access via side openings of the open-sided retaining feature to turn the thumb nut. Enclosure assemblies, thumb nut retainer assemblies, and methods of connecting enclosures are disclosed, as are other aspects.

Abstract: In one or more embodiments, electrical supply systems including Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) are provided. The EVSE includes a communication gateway that provides internet accessibility by a user through an EVSE server. In some embodiments, the EVSE allows communication with other smart devices, and/or communication of status of loads coupled to a load center. The user or the utility service provider can perform, through the EVSE server, energy management and home automation tasks using this communication gateway of the EVSE and may send control signals to smart devices through the EVSE. This EVSE may also provide a protection mechanism for smart devices coupled to the load center in case of emergencies like brown-outs or power surges on the electric grid. Methods of operating the system and EVSE are provided, as are other aspects.

Abstract: An electrical distribution cabinet switchgear component is disclosed. The electrical distribution cabinet switchgear component includes a compartment housing forming an internal compartment configured to contain secondary electrical components and configured to be coupled to a switchgear cabinet, a hinge assembly coupled to the compartment housing, and a wire guard coupled to the hinge assembly. Electrical distribution cabinet compartment assemblies, including the electrical distribution cabinet switchgear component and a frame connector configured to attach to a frame of a switchgear cabinet, electrical distribution cabinet assemblies, and methods of servicing electrical components located within an internal chamber of an switchgear cabinet are provided, as are other aspects.

Abstract: An approach is that uses a first amount of energy used by a motor to open a vent and reducing the amount of energy to a second amount of energy to maintain the vent in an open position.

Abstract: An electrical panel meter system may include a controller and a plurality of meter modules. Each meter module may be configured to monitor, read, and store at the meter module electrical data related to electrical power provided to a respective branch circuit of the electrical panel meter system. The controller may be configured to issue a read command simultaneously to each meter module and to store a timestamp indicative of the issuance of the read command. The controller may also be configured to issue a send command sequentially to each meter module to transmit its stored electrical data reading. The controller may further be configured to append the stored timestamp to each received electrical data reading to create a timestamped electrical data reading suitable for use in power quality analyzes. Methods of timestamping electrical data sampled in an electrical panel meter system are also provided, as are other aspects.

Abstract: Embodiments provide systems and methods for operating a power system to deliver energy.

Abstract: A method generates an output identifying components for a system, each of the components having one of a plurality of types, each of the components defined by a plurality of specifications. The method includes employing a network interface to receive a selection tool into a computer system memory. The method further includes executing the selection tool on a processing device to: open a multi-window display that includes a schedule window, a product type select window, and a product window; display a menu of a plurality of graphic elements; receive a user input selecting a first graphic element from the menu; update the multi-window display to display the menu of the plurality of graphic elements without the first graphic element and to display the first graphic element in the product type select window; and filter a component database to identify components having a component type corresponding to the first graphic element.

Abstract: Embodiments provide systems, methods and apparatus for controlling an energy delivery system including providing an energy management system (EMS) including a wind power management (WPM) system, the WPM system including a WPM application that includes a security constrained dynamic dispatch (SCDD) application; receiving input data within the SCCD application, the data including real time telemetry and dynamic unit parameters, schedule input data, and critical constraint data; validating the input data for consistency to avoid infeasibilities; pre-processing the validated input data to determine parameters including a total generation amount to be dispatched; formulating an optimization model based on the parameters and data structures storing the validated input data; executing an optimization process on the optimization model to compute a solution; post-processing the solution to determine economic basepoints; and using the determined economic basepoints in controlling operation of the energy delivery system

Abstract: A remote battery monitor that is configurable based upon the data from the battery and is able to monitor the condition of the battery while the battery is present in a circuit.

Abstract: An electrical contact apparatus having low silver content and defined thickness and length geometry. The electrical contact apparatus has a contact body made of a silver-containing alloy having SC?60 wt. %, and having L/T?5.4, wherein L is a longest contact length dimension of the contact body, T is a maximum contact thickness dimension of the contact body, SC is the silver content in wt. %, and L/T is a contact dimension ratio. Electrical contact assemblies, circuit breaker electrical contact subassemblies, and methods of operating a circuit breaker electrical contact subassembly are disclosed, as are other aspects.

Abstract: Selection of fault detection and diagnostic rules in a building automation system and generation of configuration data associated with the selected rules.

Abstract: An approach for discovery and identification of a subset of equipment operational data from a database associated with a building automation system.