Servers, systems, and methods for automating, investigating and resolving harmonics in an electrical power grid

Abstract

In some embodiments, the system includes one or more smart meters specially configured to collect, store, and transmit harmonics data. In some embodiments, the system enables the monitoring and detection of harmonics in utility distribution networks and display potential harmonic issues that can be addressed proactively before impacting utility and customer equipment. In some embodiments, the system contributes to overall lower costs of collecting harmonics data through the specially configured smart meters which reduce labor costs by eliminating truck rolls that would otherwise be dispatched to install portable power quality monitors at random for harmonics investigations. In some embodiments, the automation of harmonics data collection and/or reporting using specially programmed smart meters reduces the exposure of field personnel to high voltage that may be present when installing a power quality monitor on service equipment.

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