Umm Al-Qura University secures new US patent for smart power system

Umm Al-Qura University has obtained a new patent from the US Patent and Trademark Office for a smart power system designed to balance three-phase currents in low-voltage grids. This groundbreaking invention, titled "System and Method for Balancing Three-Phase Currents in Low-Voltage Electrical Distribution Networks," underscores the university's dedication to fostering scientific research and innovation in electrical engineering and energy fields.

The patent was a collaborative effort between Dr. Yasser bin Abdulaziz Al-Hazmi from the College of Engineering and Architecture and a team of seven fellow faculty members. Their invention introduces an intelligent system capable of achieving real-time phase balancing within low-voltage electrical distribution networks, thereby optimizing the management of electrical loads, minimizing energy losses, and enhancing the overall efficiency and reliability of the networks.

The implications of this patent extend across various sectors, including electricity distribution networks, energy companies and utilities, residential, commercial, and industrial buildings, smart buildings, and other energy systems that require precise load and current balancing. The innovation's significance lies in its potential to tackle phase imbalances in low-voltage distribution networks, reduce energy losses, improve power quality, and enhance network stability.

This achievement further highlights Umm Al-Qura University's commitment to promoting innovation among its faculty and students. The university continues to foster partnerships between academic expertise and practical skills development, thereby producing technical solutions that address real-world challenges and meet the demands of diverse sectors.