Power transformer modelling and MV PLC coupling networks

Author

Kikkert, Cornelis Jan

Author_Institution

Sch. of Eng. & Phys. Sci., James Cook Univ., Townsville, QLD, Australia

fYear

2011

fDate

13-16 Nov. 2011

Firstpage

1

Lastpage

6

Abstract

For Smart Grid communication applications using Power Line Communications (PLC) signals in the 9 to 95 kHz CENELEC-A frequency band, efficient coupling networks are required. Such a coupling network should have a low insertion loss and preferably have a low cost. Power transformers are connected on a PLC network and will have a significant influence on the PLC network´s transfer function. The paper describes an improved transformer model and matches that to measurements for 10 kVA to 100 kVA SWER transformers. The paper then applies those models to the design of MV coupling networks and compares the simulated coupler and results obtained from measurements.

Keywords

carrier transmission on power lines; power system measurement; power transformers; smart power grids; transfer functions; CENELEC-A frequency band; MV PLC coupling network design; PLC network transfer function; SWER transformer; apparent power 10 kVA to 100 kVA; frequency 9 kHz to 95 kHz; low insertion loss; power line communication signal; power transformer modelling; smart grid communication application; Couplers; Couplings; Impedance; Integrated circuit modeling; Phase transformers; Power transformers; Windings; Coupling Network; G3-PLC; PLC; Power Line Communications; SWER; SmartGrid; Transformer Model;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Asia (ISGT), 2011 IEEE PES

Conference_Location

Perth, WA

Print_ISBN

978-1-4577-0873-2

Electronic_ISBN

978-1-4577-0874-9

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/ISGT-Asia.2011.6167093

Filename

6167093