Title :
Simulation and Laboratory Experimental Tests of a Line to Shield Medium-Voltage Power-Line Communication System
Author :
Cataliotti, Antonio ; Cosentino, Valentina ; Cara, Dario Di ; Tinè, Giovanni
Author_Institution :
Dipt. di Ing. Elettr., Elettron. e delle Telecomun. (DIEET), Univ. di Palermo, Palermo, Italy
Abstract :
A complete model of a power-line communication (PLC) system on a medium-voltage (MV) network in the case of a line-shield configuration is presented in this paper. An MV cable model in a line-shield configuration is considered together with the power transformers, the signal coupling networks, and the receiving and transmitting line coupling interface of a ST7540 FSK power-line transceiver. Simulations of the complete model of the system under consideration have been carried out for different line lengths, with and without power transformers and derivation branches. The model is validated by experimental tests performed in the laboratory. The measured results confirm the reliability of the model.
Keywords :
carrier transmission on power lines; power transformers; shielding; transceivers; ST7540 FSK power line transceiver; line to shield configuration; medium voltage cable; medium voltage power line communication system; power transformer; receiving line coupling interface; signal coupling network; transmitting line coupling interface; Communication systems; Frequency shift keying; Medium voltage; Power cables; Power line communications; Power transformers; Communication system; medium-voltage (MV) cable; power system communication; power-line communication;
Journal_Title :
Power Delivery, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TPWRD.2011.2166813
