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The smartcity urban iot sensor node minimum state-of-charge validator calculator computes minimum state of charge over day from the input values you provide.
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SmartCity Urban IoT Sensor Node Minimum State-of-Charge Validator calculator computes Minimum State of Charge Over Day in 1 using the defined engineering formula and the input values provided. No universal acceptance threshold is defined by this calculator.
Worked Example
Verified calculation
Given:
- Initial State of Charge = 0.9
- Average Load Power = 0.4
- Daily Solar Energy Collected = 15000
- Battery Energy Capacity = 36000
- Seconds per Day = 86400
Expected Result:
- Minimum State of Charge Over Day = 0.35666666666667
Engineering Interpretation:
Under the given input conditions, the calculated result is: Minimum State of Charge Over Day = 0.35666666666667.
The actual numerical result is computed by the Runtime engine using the persisted tool definition. The values shown here come from deterministically validated test cases.
Formula / Method
minimum state of charge over day = max(0.0, initial state of charge - (average load power * seconds per day - daily solar energy collected) / battery energy capacity)Minimum State of Charge Over Day.
Variables
| Symbol | Label | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| soc_initial | Initial State of Charge | INPUT | Initial State of Charge |
| load_power | Average Load Power | INPUT | Average Load Power |
| solar_energy_collected | Daily Solar Energy Collected | INPUT | Daily Solar Energy Collected |
| battery_capacity | Battery Energy Capacity | INPUT | Battery Energy Capacity |
| seconds_per_day | Seconds per Day | INPUT | Seconds per Day |
| state_of_charge_minimum | Minimum State of Charge Over Day | OUTPUT | Minimum State of Charge Over Day |
Calculation Steps
- Enter the initial state of charge in 1.
- Enter the average load power in W.
- Enter the daily solar energy collected in J.
- Enter the battery energy capacity in J.
- Enter the seconds per day in s.
- Step 1: Compute minimum state of charge over day.
- Read the minimum state of charge over day (1) from the results.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this calculator calculate?
The SmartCity Urban IoT Sensor Node Minimum State-of-Charge Validator calculator estimates Minimum State of Charge Over Day based on the input parameters you provide
Why is average load power important in this calculation?
average load power is directly proportional to minimum state of charge over day. When you enter average load power in W, the calculator uses it in the engineering formula to compute the output
How should I interpret the result minimum state of charge over day?
The calculator outputs minimum state of charge over day. The result is computed directly from the input values using the defined engineering formula
What units should I use for the inputs?
Enter each value in the units shown next to the input field: Average Load Power (W), Daily Solar Energy Collected (J), Battery Energy Capacity (J), Seconds per Day (s). Make sure all inputs use the specified units for consistent results
What assumptions does this calculator use?
This calculator uses automatically validated engineering formulas. Results are approximate and should be validated against site-specific conditions, applicable codes, and professional engineering judgment
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