Samuel Handler

Title: Samuel Handler and Power Grid Optimization

Introduction

Samuel Handler is an inventor based in Minnetonka, Minnesota, whose patent work addresses the challenge of managing voltage in electrical power grids. His invention focuses on coordinating reactive power resources to help keep grid voltage within specified limits.

Latest Patents

Handler is associated with 1 patent: “System and Method for Optimal Power Grid Reactive Resource Switching.” The patented system periodically runs power-flow analyses across multiple time intervals, from the current interval into the future. In parallel, it formulates and solves a representative mixed-integer linear programming optimization problem to identify an optimal schedule for switching reactive resources. The system then provides an output to guide switching those resources in or out of the grid. This approach supports real-time, multi-interval reactive power dispatch while helping maintain voltage at key grid points within allowed limits.

Career Highlights

Handler is associated with AspenTech Corporation. His patent reflects work on applying optimization methods to power-grid operations, particularly the timely coordination of reactive resources.

Collaborations

The provided information identifies Baofu Gao and John Wroblewski as Handler’s coworkers. Their inclusion indicates professional connections, but no specific roles in the patent are stated.

Conclusion

Samuel Handler’s patent combines power-flow analysis with optimization to support voltage management and reactive resource switching across multiple time intervals.