Abstract: Approaches for efficiently and accurately resolving user queries related to a particular premises are described. According to one example, one or more data repositories, associated with the premises, that are to be searched to respond to a user query are identified using a query resolution model. Further, a processing route is determined to search and analyse the one or more data repositories. The user query and the one or more data repositories are then parsed, by the query resolution model, in accordance with the processing route to retrieve and process relevant data from each of the one or more data repositories for generating a final response to the user query. The relevant data may have a context similar to the context of the user query.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide for generating improved, feasible, and optimized pathways for optimizing operation of an industrial plant or component thereof. Embodiments utilize a multi-variate optimization model that may utilize real-time data and any number of available dynamic and static configurations to optimize for multiple optimization parameters. The multi-variate optimization model outputs an optimization pathway, for example including any number of transformation action(s) representing decarbonization step(s), that enable configuration of the plant or processing unit(s) thereof in a manner that optimizes operations of the plant or processing unit(s).

Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to constrained emissions control, optimization, and planning. An example method may include receiving operational data associated with one or more assets. The method may include classifying the operational data as first variables and second variables. The method may include generating, based at least in part on the operational data, one or more forecasting models that provide one or more predictions associated with uncertainty of the second variables. The method may include generating, based at least in part on applying the operational data and the one or more predictions to an optimization model, a long-term emissions optimization plan. The method may include generating, based at least in part on the long-term emissions optimization plan, a short-term emissions control. The method may include initiating performance of one or more emissions optimization actions based at least in part on the long-term emissions optimization plan or the short-term emissions control.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a system for routing data to the converter framework of an enterprise performance management (EPM) system. The EPM system includes a database module operatively connected to a repository that stores information of one or more registered user devices, and a set of rules corresponding to each registered device. The system further includes a data identification module which is operatively coupled to the database module. The data identification module is configured to receive data from one or more user devices and, thereafter, communicate with the database module to identify if the user device is a registered device or unregistered device. When the user device is a registered device, the data identification module routes the data to the converter framework according to the rules specified in the database module.

Abstract: An edge controller may be used for obtaining device data from one or more local devices at a local facility and to provide a representation of at least some of the device data to a remote server. The edge controller may include a network communication port, a cellular communication port and a device communication port. A controller is operatively coupled to the network communication port, the cellular communication port and the device communication port and is configured to receive configuration information and to install the received configuration information on the edge controller. The installed configuration information configures the controller to obtain the device data from the one or more local devices and to send a representation of at least some of the device data to the remote server.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing harvested energy to a wireless sensor bundle are disclosed. The method may include: receiving, at a harvesting manager circuit, power from an energy harvesting device; transferring power from the harvesting manager circuit to an energy storage device; receiving, at a power distribution manager circuit, power from the energy storage device; transferring power from the power distribution manager circuit to a wireless sensor bundle, the wireless sensor bundle comprising at least one sensor, and the amount of power distributed to the wireless sensor bundle being based on a power demand of the at least one sensor; wherein the power from the energy harvesting device includes power generated from an AC phase harvesting device, the AC phase harvesting device includes an inductor attached to a feed wire of one phase of an electric actuator, the inductor generating an electric current by induction from the feed wire.

Abstract: A method for optimizing carbon emissions and/or energy usage of a site is disclosed comprising: obtaining a planning model for optimizing carbon emissions and/or energy usage of the site at a site-wide model predictive control (MPC) controller; sending at least one optimization request from the site-wide MPC controller to one or more unit MPC controllers; receiving at least one proxy limit value from the one or more unit MPC controllers at the site-wide MPC controller in response to the at least one optimization request, wherein the at least one proxy limit value identifies an extent to which one or more controlled variables controlled by the one or more unit MPC controllers are adjustable without violating one or more controlled variable constraints; and performing site-wide optimization at the site-wide MPC controller using the planning model and the at least one proxy limit value.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide for generating improved, feasible, and optimized pathways for optimizing operation of an industrial plant or component thereof. Embodiments utilize a multi-variate optimization model that may utilize real-time data and any number of available dynamic and static configurations to optimize for multiple optimization parameters. The multi-variate optimization model outputs an optimization pathway, for example including any number of transformation action(s) representing decarbonization step(s), that enable configuration of the plant or processing unit(s) thereof in a manner that optimizes operations of the plant or processing unit(s).

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing harvested energy to a wireless sensor bundle are disclosed. The method may include: receiving, at a harvesting manager circuit, power from an energy harvesting device; transferring power from the harvesting manager circuit to an energy storage device; receiving, at a power distribution manager circuit, power from the energy storage device; transferring power from the power distribution manager circuit to a wireless sensor bundle, the wireless sensor bundle comprising at least one sensor, and the amount of power distributed to the wireless sensor bundle being based on a power demand of the at least one sensor; wherein the power from the energy harvesting device includes power generated from an AC phase harvesting device, the AC phase harvesting device includes an inductor attached to a feed wire of one phase of an electric actuator, the inductor generating an electric current by induction from the feed wire.

Abstract: A system for fault detection and diagnostics of equipment. The system may also be capable of disaggregation and/or virtual submetering of energy consumption by equipment, such as that of heating, ventilation and air conditioning, lighting, and so forth, in a building. Vibration and current sensors, along with one or more algorithms, may be utilized for fault detection and diagnostics of equipment. Models may be developed to aid in deducing energy consumption of individual components of equipment, and the like, for a building.

Abstract: A system for fault detection and diagnostics of equipment. The system may also be capable of disaggregation and/or virtual submetering of energy consumption by equipment, such as that of heating, ventilation and air conditioning, lighting, and so forth, in a building. Vibration and current sensors, along with one or more algorithms, may be utilized for fault detection and diagnostics of equipment. Models may be developed to aid in deducing energy consumption of individual components of equipment, and the like, for a building.

Abstract: An edge controller may be used for obtaining device data from one or more local devices at a local facility and to provide a representation of at least some of the device data to a remote server. The edge controller may include a network communication port, a cellular communication port and a device communication port. A controller is operatively coupled to the network communication port, the cellular communication port and the device communication port and is configured to receive configuration information and to install the received configuration information on the edge controller. The installed configuration information configures the controller to obtain the device data from the one or more local devices and to send a representation of at least some of the device data to the remote server.

Abstract: A system for fault detection and diagnostics of equipment. The system may also be capable of disaggregation and/or virtual submetering of energy consumption by equipment, such as that of heating, ventilation and air conditioning, lighting, and so forth, in a building. Vibration and current sensors, along with one or more algorithms, may be utilized for fault detection and diagnostics of equipment. Models may be developed to aid in deducing energy consumption of individual components of equipment, and the like, for a building.

Abstract: A building controller for controlling one or more building control components in a building, wherein the building controller is configured for bidirectional communication via a communication network between the building controller and the one or more building control components. The building controller can include a housing, a control unit, and a display unit. The control unit can execute an operating system and a building control application program having a control algorithm. The display unit may be configured to display at least one screen that facilitates user monitoring of diagnostic messages of the operating system of the control unit. Alternatively, or in addition, the display unit can be configured to display a screen to facilitate user entry of operating system parameters and/or a screen to facilitate entry of operating system commands for execution on by the control unit.

Abstract: A system for fault detection and diagnostics of equipment. The system may also be capable of disaggregation and/or virtual submetering of energy consumption by equipment, such as that of heating, ventilation and air conditioning, lighting, and so forth, in a building. Vibration and current sensors, along with one or more algorithms, may be utilized for fault detection and diagnostics of equipment. Models may be developed to aid in deducing energy consumption of individual components of equipment, and the like, for a building.

Abstract: Systems and methods for remotely diagnosing problems across the communications lines of an environmental control network using analog data analysis are disclosed. An illustrative system can include an executive controller, a communications bus including a number of communications lines connecting the controller to one or more slave modules, an analog-to-digital converter, and a diagnostics module for diagnosing problems on one or more of the communications lines from a remote location. The analog input lines for the analog-to-digital converter can be connected to the communications lines and one or more other sources. The diagnostics module can include various diagnostic tools that can be used to diagnose problems occurring across the communications lines as well as to determine other information about the system.

Abstract: A system for fault detection and diagnostics of equipment. The system may also be capable of disaggregation and/or virtual submetering of energy consumption by equipment, such as that of heating, ventilation and air conditioning, lighting, and so forth, in a building. Vibration and current sensors, along with one or more algorithms, may be utilized for fault detection and diagnostics of equipment. Models may be developed to aid in deducing energy consumption of individual components of equipment, and the like, for a building.

Abstract: Systems and methods for remotely diagnosing problems across the communications lines of an environmental control network using analog data analysis are disclosed. An illustrative system can include an executive controller, a communications bus including a number of communications lines connecting the controller to one or more slave modules, an analog-to-digital converter, and a diagnostics module for diagnosing problems on one or more of the communications lines from a remote location. The analog input lines for the analog-to-digital converter can be connected to the communications lines and one or more other sources. The diagnostics module can include various diagnostic tools that can be used to diagnose problems occurring across the communications lines as well as to determine other information about the system.

Abstract: A control system for operating and integrating automated applications in a small building environment. The control system includes a plurality of application controllers that control the operation of various automated applications, such as HVAC, lighting, access control and security. The control system further includes a local control interface that integrates and coordinates/controls operation of the various application controllers. The local control interface is preprogrammed with profiles for each of the different types of application controllers designed to operate with the system, but also is able to acquire new profiles from new or custom application controllers that are unknown to the local control interface at the time of installation. The profiles include control variable definitions for each of the control variables supported by the corresponding application controller. This information permits self-configuration of the application controllers.

Abstract: Attachment for a paint can substantially eliminates accumulation of paint within the groove encircling the rim of the paint can. A rigid plate having planar top and bottom surfaces includes a central opening. A first set of spiked pegs are mounted to and extend normal from the bottom surface of the plate. The pegs are equally, annularly spaced such that they may be aligned within the groove of the can. The plate may then be forced down upon the can whereupon the pegs pierce the bottom of the groove to form holes therein. The plate thus lies in tight, covering relation over the rim of the can preventing paint from entering the groove. When the plate is removed from the can, the holes formed in the groove allow paint which thereafter collects in the groove to pass therethrough and back into the can. A second set of pegs are provided to alternately accomodate a different size paint can.