A. Technical Solution
1. Three-phase independent monitoring and real-time analysis
The smart meter has a built-in high-precision metering chip, which independently samples and calculates the voltage and current of each phase, and monitors the load difference of each phase in real time.
The three-phase imbalance rate (such as the percentage of deviation between the current of each phase and the average value) is dynamically calculated through the algorithm. When the deviation exceeds the set threshold, an alarm is triggered to remind the user to adjust the load distribution.

2. Harmonic identification and dynamic suppression
Non-linear loads (such as inverters and LED lighting) will generate harmonic currents, aggravating the three-phase imbalance. The meter integrates harmonic analysis function and can identify 2~63 harmonic components.
In conjunction with external compensation devices (such as reactive compensation cabinets and active filters), harmonic data is sent through the communication interface to trigger the phase compensation strategy and reduce the interference of harmonics on the power grid.

3. Adaptive load adjustment suggestions
Combined with power consumption scenarios (such as factories, buildings, and photovoltaic power stations), smart meters can generate load distribution reports, and display the load proportion, peak period and historical trend of each phase through a visualization platform.
For example, in commercial buildings, the system can recommend that high-power single-phase equipment be evenly distributed to different phases, or the power supply phase of the air-conditioning unit be adjusted to reduce the risk of imbalance from the source.

4. Collaborative grid optimization
The meter supports linkage with distribution automation equipment (such as dynamic reactive power compensation devices and intelligent circuit breakers). When a serious imbalance is detected, the compensation capacity is automatically adjusted or the power supply circuit is switched to quickly restore grid stability.
In the photovoltaic grid-connected scenario, the inverter output phase is optimized through the two-way metering function to reduce the impact of renewable energy generation on grid balance.

B. Practical application strategy
Industrial scenario: Phase group management of equipment such as motors and electric furnaces is performed, and the power distribution of production lines is dynamically adjusted using the real-time data of the meter.
Commercial scenario: Time-sharing and zoning control strategies are adopted in air-conditioning and lighting systems to avoid multiple high-power devices from starting up in the same phase.
Operation and maintenance management: The three-phase balance status of the regional power grid is remotely monitored through the cloud platform, and optimization suggestion reports are regularly generated to reduce the cost of manual inspections.

C. Future development direction
1. Artificial intelligence prediction: Use historical data to train models, predict load change trends and intervene in advance, and shift from passive response to active prevention.
2. Virtual power plant (VPP) integration: Participate in grid demand response, optimize regional energy scheduling by aggregating distributed meter data, and improve overall grid stability.
3. Edge computing capabilities: Run lightweight balancing optimization algorithms directly on the meter side to reduce dependence on central servers and improve response speed.

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