From theory to practice: the development and implementation of PowerNet(R)-an advanced power line carrier system for AMR, DSM, DA and non-utility applications

Author

Nunn, C. ; Sullivan, K.

Volume

5

fYear

1997

fDate

2-5 June 1997

Firstpage

42583

Abstract

This paper describes a new power line carrier AMR (automatic meter reading) system which is currently being tested in several major pilot schemes. The system is believed to be unique in offering data rates of up to 19,200 bps over both LV and MV (11 kV) distribution networks. Novel, low cost, noninvasive inductive signal coupling techniques have been developed to facilitate cost-effective communications over underground and overhead MV networks. A programmable electricity meter has been developed in order to demonstrate a wide range of system benefits, including AMR, tariff and load management, tokenless prepayment, quality monitoring and load research.

Keywords

carrier transmission on power lines; distribution networks; load management; power system control; power system measurement; telecontrol; telemetry; 11 kV; 19.2 kbit/s; DSM; PowerNet; automatic meter reading; cost-effective communications; distribution automation; distribution networks; load management; load research; noninvasive inductive signal coupling techniques; power line carrier system; power quality monitoring; programmable electricity meter; tariff management; tokenless prepayment;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

iet

Conference_Titel

Electricity Distribution. Part 1: Contributions. CIRED. 14th International Conference and Exhibition on (IEE Conf. Publ. No. 438)

ISSN

0537-9989

Print_ISBN

0-85296-674-1

Type

conf

DOI

10.1049/cp:19970590

Filename

670138