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Un metodo ibrido per il riconoscimento dell'islanding in reti di media e bassa tensione in presenza di generazione distribuita

2013

Islanding Detection smart grids active distribution networks power system communications power line communication distributed generation interface devicesSettore ING-INF/07 - Misure Elettriche E Elettroniche
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A prototypal architecture of a IEEE 21451 network for smart grid applications based on power line communications

2015

This paper deals with the development of reliable measurement and communication devices and systems and their integration on a prototypal network architecture for smart grid applications, based on the use of narrowband power line communications (PLCs). The proposed solution is presented and discussed in the framework of the ISO/IEC/IEEE 21451 family of Standards. Currently, PLCs are not properly addressed by the aforesaid Standards; on the other hand, by including such issue, their guidelines could represent a common platform for the integration and interoperability of the proposed systems and devices. This would allow to exploit the benefits of the IEEE 21451 approach also for PLC-based sm…

Network architectureEngineeringExploitbusiness.industryinterface devices smart grids power system communications power system measurements distributed monitoring and control ISO/IEC/IEEE 21451InteroperabilitySettore ING-IND/32 - Convertitori Macchine E Azionamenti ElettriciAutomationPower-line communicationSmart gridDNP3Embedded systemdistributed monitoring and control; Interface devices; ISO/IEC/IEEE 21451; power system communications; power system measurements; smart gridsElectrical and Electronic EngineeringArchitecturebusinessSettore ING-INF/07 - Misure Elettriche E ElettronicheInstrumentation
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Implementation of a PLC Field Analyzer on a G3 Modem Platform

2021

Nowadays, power line communications (PLC) are a widely used technology in distribution grids, both for automatic meter reading and automation applications. PLC performances (in terms of capacity, coverage, robustness, and data transmission rate) can be significantly affected by electrical network topologies, connected loads and disturbances. Thus, utilities and modem manufacturers are increasing their interest in electrical network characterization. In this framework, a software tool is proposed in this paper to measure received signal and noise levels. As case study, it is implemented on a G3 PLC transceiver, widely used for smart metering purposes. In this way, a PLC channel characterizat…

business.industryFirmwarecomputer.software_genreNetwork topologyCommunication signal communication systems power line communication Power system communication power system measurements smart gridslaw.inventionTransmission (telecommunications)lawElectrical networkMedicineTransceiverbusinesscomputerSettore ING-INF/07 - Misure Elettriche E ElettronicheComputer hardwareAutomatic meter readingCommunication channelData transmission
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Experimental Evaluation on Narrow Band Power Line Communication in Medium and Low Voltage Smart Grids

2013

The aim of this work is to perform a feasibility study on the power line communication for the development of a new generation of interface devices (IDs) for smart grid and energy storage applications. More in detail, this paper deals with one of the most important issues on this topic, which is the communication system. Among the existing communication technologies, the study is focused on power line communications (PLCs). After an analysis of the state of the art in the field, the main aspects are analyzed, concerning the open issues on the use of PLCs, especially for medium voltage (MV) and low voltage (LV) systems. In this work the use of PLC in MV-LV networks is investigated, by means …

communication systems power system communication power transformers communication equipment testing narrow band power line communication attenuation smart gridsSettore ING-INF/07 - Misure Elettriche E Elettroniche
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An Innovative Coupling Solution for Power Line Communication in MV Electrical Networks

2019

One of the main problems in the diffusion of power line communication (PLC) in medium voltage (MV) networks is the need of a dedicated PLC coupler to be installed all over the network. To avoid this problem, the authors have studied, prototyped and patented an innovative PLC coupling solution which uses electrical elements embedded in most of the switchgears already installed in MV networks, i.e. the capacitive dividers of the voltage detecting systems (VDS). The new solution prototype is described in this paper, highlighting the advantages in terms of a significant reduction of both direct costs of equipment and infrastructures and indirect costs of installation and service interruption. T…

power line communicationCouplingpower system measurementbusiness.industryOrthogonal frequency-division multiplexingComputer science020209 energyCapacitive sensing020208 electrical & electronic engineeringPower system communicationElectrical engineeringElectrical element02 engineering and technologypower system measurementsMultiplexingSwitchgearPower-line communicationTransmission (telecommunications)smart grids0202 electrical engineering electronic engineering information engineeringbusinessSettore ING-INF/07 - Misure Elettriche E Elettronichecommunication equipment testing2019 1st Global Power, Energy and Communication Conference (GPECOM)
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Power Line Communication in Medium Voltage Systems: Characterization of MV Cables

2008

The aim of this paper is to illustrate the development of a theoretical and experimental study on the characterization of medium voltage (MV) cables in the frequency range 25-200 kHz. Two transmission line configurations, line-ground and line-line, were considered in order to evaluate the main parameters, such as the characteristic impedance and the attenuation constant alpha. A simplified model of the line-ground configuration is proposed which allows one to evaluate the characteristic impedance and the attenuation constant by means of geometrical dimensions. The model was verified by experimental measurements on commonly used MV cables, RG7H1R, with an aluminium core of different sections…

power line communicationEngineeringbusiness.industryAttenuationAcousticsmedium voltage cablesEnergy Engineering and Power TechnologyAttenuation constantCharacteristic impedancelaw.inventionpower system communicationElectric power transmissionlawTransmission lineAttenuation coefficientElectrical networkElectronic engineeringcharacteristic impedanceAttenuation constant characteristic impedance medium voltage cables power line communication power system communication.Electrical and Electronic EngineeringbusinessElectrical impedanceVoltage
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Simulation of a Power Line Communication System in Medium and Low Voltage Distribution Networks

2011

The aim of the paper is to study the influence of the power transformer on signal transmission in the case of a power line communication (PLC) system in a overhead Medium Voltage (MV) power network. A model of the PLC system was carried out by means of the Simulink® software. A distributed parameter MV overhead line, two power transformers, the signal coupling networks and the receiving and transmitting line coupling interface of a ST7540 FSK powerline transceiver were included in the model. The performances of the complete PLC communication system are evaluated for different line lengths by means of the attenuation computed as ratio between the received and transmitted voltage signals.

power line communicationEngineeringbusiness.industryElectrical engineeringpower transformerCommunications systemSignalLine (electrical engineering)overhead linepower system communicationPower-line communicationmedium voltagemedium voltage communication system power system communication overhead line communication equipment testing power line communication attenuationElectronic engineeringOverhead (computing)communication systembusinessLow voltageSettore ING-INF/07 - Misure Elettriche E ElettronicheOverhead lineattenuationcommunication equipment testingVoltage
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Measurement and communication interfaces for distributed generation in smart grids

2013

The aim of this work is to perform a feasibility study on the measurement and communication strategies for the development of a new generation of interface devices for distributed generators and their integration on smart grids. The communication system can use one or more technologies, at the various levels, creating a low cost network infrastructure, in the framework of a SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) architecture. As regards the measurements, the attention is focused on the anti-islanding protection, based on a hybrid solution, which makes use of local measurements and communications with the grid, at both MV and LV level by employing the PLC technology. Some simulatio…

power line communicationEngineeringdistributed generationbusiness.industrydistributed generation interface devices smart grids power system communications power line communication islanding detectionInterface (computing)Programmable logic controllerCommunications systemGridpower system communicationsinterface devicesSmart gridSCADAEmbedded systemDistributed generationsmart grids.islanding detectionArchitecturebusinessSettore ING-INF/07 - Misure Elettriche E Elettroniche
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An interface protection system with power line communication for distributed generators remote control

2014

The aim of this work is to present a narrow band power line communication (NB-PLC) interface protection system (IPS) for distributed generators (DGs); it has been developed according to the current standard CEI 0-21 and the requirements for smart grid applications. For such applications, the new IPSs have to implement new intelligent functions such as remote monitoring and control of DGs and Energy Storage Systems (ESSs) inverters, not only in terms of disconnection but also of voltage regulation and power modulation by the utility control. The main feature of the developed IPS is the ability to interact with both the grid and the DG's and ESS's inverters. In fact, it can communicate with t…

power line communicationEngineeringdistributed generationbusiness.industryinterface protection systemsRemote monitoring and controlpower system communicationsPower-line communicationSmart gridDistributed generationsmart gridsdistributed generation interface protection systems smart grids power system communications power line communication islanding detectionGrid-connected photovoltaic power systemElectronic engineeringislanding detectionVoltage regulationbusinessSettore ING-INF/07 - Misure Elettriche E ElettronicheModbusPower control2014 IEEE International Workshop on Applied Measurements for Power Systems Proceedings (AMPS)
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Innovative Solutions for the Integration of Renewable Energies on Tunisian and Sicilian Electrical Grids

2022

The rapid spread of distributed generation from renewable energy sources, combined with their unpredictable behavior, requires the continuous monitoring and control by the Distribution System Operator, in order to guarantee the stability and efficiency of the distribution network. Thus, in this paper a new measurement and communication architecture is proposed, which foresees the use of innovative devices and different technology-oriented solutions, even redundant ones, which allows the transition from passive to active electricity distribution network, with minimal structural changes. The architecture has been developed in the framework of the SInERT project (Italy-Tunisia cross-border coo…

power line communicationPower system communicationsmart gridsCommunication signalcommunication systemspower system measurementsSettore ING-INF/07 - Misure Elettriche E Elettroniche
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