Title :
Power-line communication-based network architecture for LVDC distribution system
Author :
Pinomaa, A. ; Ahola, J. ; Kosonen, A.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng., Lappeenranta Univ. of Technol. (LUT), Lappeenranta, Finland
Abstract :
In smart grids, a communication network with bidirectional data transmission between network components is required for functionalities, such as grid monitoring, control and protection. These functionalities set different requirements for communication. This paper focuses on the use of power-line communication (PLC) as a data transmission method for monitoring, control and protection functions in a proposed novel smart grid concept - low-voltage direct current (LVDC) distribution system. Hence, a PLC-based communication architecture for the LVDC system is proposed, its feasibility analyzed theoretically and verified by measurements. Channel capacity and practical data transmission tests are performed in a laboratory environment. Finally, the suitability of the proposed network architecture for the LVDC system and its compliance with the set requirements are analyzed.
Keywords :
carrier transmission on power lines; distribution networks; smart power grids; LVDC distribution system; PLC-based communication architecture; bidirectional data transmission; channel capacity; grid monitoring; low-voltage direct current distribution system; network components; power-line communication-based network architecture; protection functions; smart grids; Conductors; Couplings; Data communication; Inverters; Modems; Rectifiers; Signal to noise ratio; high frequency (HF); low voltage direct current (LVDC); power line communication (PLC); smart grid;
Conference_Titel :
Power Line Communications and Its Applications (ISPLC), 2011 IEEE International Symposium on
Conference_Location :
Udine
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-7751-7
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-7749-4
DOI :
10.1109/ISPLC.2011.5764422
