Method, managing apparatus and natural gas storage system for the automated management of a plurality of throughflow apparatuses

A management apparatus for automated management of distributed use of a plurality of throughflow apparatuses, the plurality of throughflow apparatuses being configured for producing a total throughflow of a fluid into, out of, or into and out of a storage apparatus, the management apparatus comprising:

• at least one input unit configured to:
• input setpoints including a throughflow quantity and a priority for each throughflow apparatus of the plurality of throughflow apparatuses;
• check the input setpoints for the plurality of throughflow apparatuses for plausibility;
• and
• transfer the input setpoints to a management unit of the at least one management unit;
• and
• at least one management unit configured to:
• receive the input setpoints transferred thereto;
• perform open-loop, closed-loop, or open-loop and closed-loop control on the plurality of throughflow apparatuses;
• sort, with reference to the input setpoints and prioritization of the plurality of throughflow apparatuses, the plurality of throughflow apparatuses in the at least one input unit after the input of the setpoints;
• and
• select or deselect an additional throughflow apparatus as a function of the prescribed value for the total throughflow and the input setpoints of the plurality of throughflow apparatuses,
• wherein the at least one input unit, the at least one management unit, at least one central unit, or any combination thereof is configured to input a prescribed value for the total throughflow,
• wherein the input setpoints for the plurality of throughflow apparatuses are checked in the input unit for plausibility before the transferring, and
• wherein the transferring of the setpoints to the management unit is a function of the checking.

A natural gas storage system comprising a plurality of throughflow apparatuses, a management apparatus, and a storage apparatus, wherein the management apparatus comprises:

• at least one input unit configured to:
• input setpoints including a throughflow quantity and a priority for each throughflow apparatus of the plurality of throughflow apparatuses;
• check the input setpoints for the plurality of throughflow apparatuses for plausibility;
• and
• transfer the input setpoints to a management unit of the at least one management unit;
• and
• at least one management unit configured to:
• receive the input setpoints transferred thereto
• perform open-loop control, closed loop control, or open-loop and closed loop control on the plurality of throughflow apparatuses;
• sort, with reference to the input setpoints and prioritization of the plurality of throughflow apparatuses, the plurality of throughflow apparatuses in the at least one input unit after the input of the setpoint;
• and
• select or deselect an additional throughflow apparatus as a function of the prescribed value for the total throughflow and the input setpoints of the plurality of throughflow apparatuses,
• wherein the at least one input unit, the at least one management unit, at least one central unit, or any combination thereof is configured to input a prescribed value for a total throughflow,
• wherein the input setpoints for the plurality of throughflow apparatuses are checked in the input unit for plausibility before the transferring, and
• wherein the transferring of the setpoints to the management unit is a function of the checking.