Analysis of communication schemes for Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI)

Author

Bian, D. ; Kuzlu, M. ; Pipattanasomporn, Manisa ; Rahman, Sazid

Author_Institution

Bradley Dept. of Electr. & Comput. Eng., Virginia Tech, Arlington, VA, USA

fYear

2014

fDate

27-31 July 2014

Firstpage

1

Lastpage

5

Abstract

With the introduction of the smart grid, Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) has become an important element in the modern power system. The successful implementation of AMI is dependent on its communication scheme that provides reliable two-way communications. The objective of this paper is to provide a comprehensive review of possible AMI communication network infrastructures based on real-world smart grid projects, and analyze their advantages and disadvantages. The most promising AMI communication scheme is then recommended, which is a hybrid version of WiMAX and fiber optic. The recommended solution is simulated in OPNET using the case study of a small-scale AMI network. Network performance is then evaluated based on smart metering system requirements specified in IEEE Std 2030-2011.

Keywords

WiMax; optical fibre networks; power grids; smart meters; AMI communication network infrastructures; IEEE Std 2030-2011; OPNET; WiMAX; advanced metering infrastructure; communication schemes; electric power grid; fiber optic; power system; real-world smart grid projects; smart metering system; Optical fibers; Reliability; Smart grids; Smart meters; WiMAX; Zigbee; Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI); Fiber optic; OPNET; WiMAX;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

PES General Meeting | Conference & Exposition, 2014 IEEE

Conference_Location

National Harbor, MD

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/PESGM.2014.6939562

Filename

6939562