Enhanced Operation of Electricity Distribution Grids Through Smart Metering PLC Network Monitoring, Analysis and Grid Conditioning

Low Voltage (LV) electricity distribution grid operations can be improved through a combination of new smart metering systems' capabilities based on real time Power Line Communications (PLC) and LV grid topology mapping. This paper presents two novel contributions. The first one is a new method...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores: Sendin, Alberto, Berganza, Iñigo, Arzuaga, Aitor, Osorio, Xabier, Urrutia, Iker, Angueira Buceta, Pablo
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Fecha de publicación:2013
País:España
Institución:Universidad del País Vasco
Repositorio:Addi. Archivo Digital para la Docencia y la Investigación
OAI Identifier:oai:addi.ehu.eus:10810/11371
Acceso en línea:http://hdl.handle.net/10810/11371
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:smart metering
methodology
PLC
prime
distribution grid
monitoring
LV line
LV phase
detection
COMPUTER SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
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Sumario:Low Voltage (LV) electricity distribution grid operations can be improved through a combination of new smart metering systems' capabilities based on real time Power Line Communications (PLC) and LV grid topology mapping. This paper presents two novel contributions. The first one is a new methodology developed for smart metering PLC network monitoring and analysis. It can be used to obtain relevant information from the grid, thus adding value to existing smart metering deployments and facilitating utility operational activities. A second contribution describes grid conditioning used to obtain LV feeder and phase identification of all connected smart electric meters. Real time availability of such information may help utilities with grid planning, fault location and a more accurate point of supply management.