Title :
Development of a demonstration rig for providing primary frequency response through smart meters
Author :
Vijayananda, W.M.T. ; Samarakoon, Kamalanath ; Ekanayake, Janaka
Author_Institution :
Ceylon Electr. Board, Sri Lanka
fDate :
Aug. 31 2010-Sept. 3 2010
Abstract :
A development of a rig that demonstrates a load control scheme which provides primary frequency response is reported. The rig uses a commercially available smart meter and remotely controlled smart sockets. A load controller implemented in a computer sends control signals to switch smart sockets on and off. The meter communicates with the computer using Modbus protocol through RS485 - RS232 protocol convertor. The controller sends load control signals to smart sockets via Home Area Network which communicates using ZWave protocol.
Keywords :
computerised instrumentation; field buses; metering; power system measurement; Modbus protocol; RS485-RS232 protocol convertor; ZWave protocol; home area network; load control scheme; load control signal; load controller; primary frequency response; remotely controlled smart socket; rig; smart meters; Computers; Converters; Frequency control; Frequency measurement; Load flow control; Sockets; Switches; Demand Response; Demand Side Management; Home Area Network; Modbus; Primary Frequency Response; Smart Grid; Smart Meter; ZWave;
Conference_Titel :
Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC), 2010 45th International
Conference_Location :
Cardiff, Wales
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-7667-1