Boiler energy management system
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1. A method for managing boilers operation as determined by cost of energy sources comprising:
- retrieving schedules of pricing from energy source providers;
determining an operational schedule for operating different types of boilers to maximize cost saving based on the retrieved schedules of pricing, each boiler using a type of energy source during operation;
transmitting the operational schedule to the different types of boilers; and
operating the different types of boilers according to the operational schedule.
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Abstract
Embodiments of the present disclosure provide systems and methods for managing boilers. An exemplary method comprises retrieving schedules of pricing from energy source providers; determining an operational schedule for operating different types of boilers to maximize cost saving based on the retrieved schedules of pricing, each boiler using a type of energy source during operation; transmitting the operational schedule to the different types of boilers; and operating the different types of boilers according to the operational schedule.
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1. A method for managing boilers operation as determined by cost of energy sources comprising:
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retrieving schedules of pricing from energy source providers; determining an operational schedule for operating different types of boilers to maximize cost saving based on the retrieved schedules of pricing, each boiler using a type of energy source during operation; transmitting the operational schedule to the different types of boilers; and operating the different types of boilers according to the operational schedule. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A system for managing boilers operation as determined by cost of energy sources comprising:
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different types of boilers that are coupled to energy source providers, the energy source providers being operative to providing energy sources to the different types of boilers; and a boiler energy controller that is coupled to the different types of boilers and facilitates operating the different types of boilers, the boiler energy controller being capable of; receiving an operational schedule, and switching the different types of boilers during operation according to the operational schedule. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10)
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11. A system for managing boilers operation as determined by cost of energy sources comprising:
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different types of boilers; energy source providers that provides energy sources to the different types of boilers; a boiler energy controller that is coupled to the different types of boilers and facilitates operating the different types of boilers; and an energy management system that communicates with the energy source providers and the boiler energy controller, the energy management system being capable of; retrieving schedules of pricing from the energy source providers, determining an operational schedule for operating the different types of boilers to maximize cost saving based on the retrieved schedules of pricing, and transmitting the operational schedule to the boiler energy controller; and wherein the boiler energy controller manages operations of the different types of boilers according to the operational schedule. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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