scholarly journals Simulation of Achievable Data Rates of Broadband Power Line Communication for Smart Metering

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. 1527 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mlynek ◽  
Misurec ◽  
Silhavy ◽  
Fujdiak ◽  
Slacik ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Smart Grid ◽  
Performance Assessment ◽  
Channel Capacity ◽  
Channel Model ◽  
Power Line ◽  
Power Line Communication ◽  
Network Simulator ◽  
Smart Metering ◽  
Case Scenario ◽  
Grid Networks

Building real Smart Metering and Smart Grid networks is very expensive and time-consuming and also it is impossible to install different technologies in the same environment only for comparison. Therefore, simulation and experimental pilot measurements are an easy, economical, and time-affordable solution for a first comparison and evaluation of different technologies and solutions. The local area networks (LAN) are the core of Smart Metering and Smart Grid networks. The two predominant technologies are mostly sufficient for LAN networks, Power Line Communication (PLC), and radio frequency (RF) solutions. For PLC it is hard to allow prediction of the behaviour. Performance assessment for point-to-point connection is easy, but for complex PLC networks with repeaters it is quite expensive. Therefore, a simulation is an easy, fast, and cheap solution for understanding the grid configuration, influence of particular topological components, and performance possibilities. Simulation results can, thus, provide material for the design of a telecommunication infrastructure for Smart Metering. This paper presents results of such a simulation study. It is based on realistic PLC channel model implementation in Network Simulator 3, our modification and extension of this implementation for our use case scenario. It uses Shannon’s formula to calculate theoretical maximum channel capacity. In particular, it provides channel capacity and achievable distances of broadband PLC (BB-PLC). In this article we also exploit our novel idea of simple performance assessment of broadband PLC communication via simulation. It is supposed to be used to understand, evaluate, and test the grid configuration before deployment.

A channel model for power line communication in the smart grid

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mehdi Korki ◽  
Nasser Hosseinzadeh ◽  
Hai L. Vu ◽  
Taleb Moazzeni ◽  
Chuan Heng Foh
Keyword(s):  
Smart Grid ◽  
Channel Model ◽  
Power Line ◽  
Power Line Communication

scholarly journals Broadband Power Line Communication for Integration of Energy Sensors within a Smart City Ecosystem

Sensors ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (10) ◽  
pp. 3402
Author(s):  
Jan Slacik ◽  
Petr Mlynek ◽  
Martin Rusz ◽  
Petr Musil ◽  
Lukas Benesl ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Smart Grids ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Power Line ◽  
Experimental Simulation ◽  
Power Line Communication ◽  
Experimental Measurements ◽  
Simulation Tool ◽  
Smart Metering ◽  
Complex Simulation ◽  
Simulation Results

The popularity of the Power Line Communication (PLC) system has decreased due to significant deficiencies in the technology itself, even though new wire installation is not required. In particular, regarding the request for high-speed throughput to fulfill smart-grid requirements, Broadband Power Line (BPLC) can be considered. This paper approaches PLC technology as an object of simulation experimentation in the Broadband Power Line Communication (BPLC) area. Several experimental measurements in a real environment are also given. This paper demonstrates these experimental simulation results as potential mechanisms for creating a complex simulation tool for various PLC technologies focusing on communication with end devices such as sensors and meters. The aim is to demonstrate the potential and limits of BPLC technology for implementation in Smart Grids or Smart Metering applications.

A Secure Smart-Metering Protocol Over Power-Line Communication

2011 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 2370-2379 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sungwook Kim ◽  
Eun Young Kwon ◽  
Myungsun Kim ◽  
Jung Hee Cheon ◽  
Seong-ho Ju ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Power Line ◽  
Power Line Communication ◽  
Smart Metering

scholarly journals An Adaptive Decision Feedback Equalisation For Broadband Powerline Communication System

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Werneld Egno Ngongi ◽  
Fortunata Kakwaya ◽  
Justinian Anatory
Keyword(s):  
Channel Model ◽  
Power Line ◽  
Decision Feedback ◽  
Power Line Communication ◽  
Impulse Responses ◽  
Communication Services ◽  
Powerline Communication ◽  
Performance Simulation ◽  
Channel Changes ◽  
Line Network

Abstract Power line networks can be used to increase accessibility of broadband communication services in developing countries. Nevertheless, power line networks are affected by stochastic channel alterations triggered by load connection and disconnection, branched line lengths, branches, etc. This impairment affects the implementation of Broadband Power Line Communication (BPLC) system. This paper therefore proposes an Adaptive Decision Feedback Equalisation (ADFE) technique to overcome the stochastic channel changes in powerline communication channels. An appropriate power-line channel model is selected and channel impulse responses are obtained from the selected channel model. The impulse responses are obtained and used for simulation to analysing the the performance of ADFE technique. The ADFE is simulated and then results are analyzed through comparisons with other equalizers in order to examine its performance. Simulation results prove that the adaptive decision feedback equalizer performs better to overcome the effects of stochastic changes in power-line network compared to other techniques.

Enabling Smart Grid Concept in Wind Farms by Means of Power Line Communication Technology

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samuel C. Pereira ◽  
Andre L.L.F. Murari ◽  
Carlos E. Capovilla ◽  
Jose A. Torrico Altuna ◽  
Rogerio V. Jacomini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Smart Grid ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Wind Farms ◽  
Power Line ◽  
Power Line Communication
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