Application and testing of a fiber optic communication system at Grand Coulee

Author

Osburn, Gary D. ; Arnold, Robert G.

Author_Institution

US Bur. of Reclamation, Denver, CO, USA

Volume

3

Issue

1

fYear

1988

fDate

3/1/1988 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

1

Lastpage

5

Abstract

The rationale for applying fiber-optic technology in this application is discussed with emphasis on the related design considerations important in control and protection of this large hydroelectric facility. Brief summaries of hardware used and installation considerations are given. A discussion of factory and unique field testing, including electromagnetic-interference (EMI)-induced transient influence and timing tests, is included. Operating experience and projected future use are summarized

Keywords

electromagnetic interference; hydroelectric power stations; optical fibres; optical links; power station control; protection; testing; EMI; Grand Coulee; control; design considerations; electromagnetic-interference; factory testing; fiber optic communication system; field testing; hardware; hydroelectric facility; induced transient influence; installation considerations; protection; timing tests; Communication switching; Communication system control; Optical fiber communication; Optical fiber testing; Optical fibers; Power system protection; Power system reliability; Switches; Switching circuits; System testing;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Energy Conversion, IEEE Transactions on

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0885-8969

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/60.4191

Filename

4191