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Voltage stability smart meter for analyzing voltage data and controlling an electrical power source and/or an electric appliance

US12135344B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 19, 2020
Grant dateNov 5, 2024
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Expiry dateAug 18, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06N20/10
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Systems and methods for voltage stability monitoring and active/reactive power support are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a smart electric meter of an end user in a grid power system can measure the voltage supplied to the end user via the grid power system, and can analyze the voltage data to detect critical voltage characteristics. The critical voltage characteristics may indicate that a voltage collapse event is likely. The smart electric meter can further estimate a voltage stability margin based on the voltage data. If necessary, the smart electric meter can control an electrical power source and/or an electric appliance positioned at or near the end user to increase the voltage stability margin.

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