Title :
Effects of artificially loading distribution line carrier networks
Author :
Borowski, D.C. ; Gale, L.J. ; O´Neal, J.B., Jr.
Author_Institution :
Carolina Power & Light Co., Raleigh, NC, USA
fDate :
1/1/1988 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Propagation irregularities are frequently viewed as obstacles to using distribution line carrier (DLC) as a means of implementing distribution automation. A solution to this problem that involves the installation of artificial loads to condition the network is presented. The effectiveness of this approach is investigated by measuring signal propagation in a de-energized distribution network with and without loading. The analysis is based on calculating the network transimpedance, and it is determined that the improvements in system performance due to loading is a function of minimum network transimpedance required by the system. A statistical method of predicting system performance has been developed to aid in system design
Keywords :
carrier transmission on power lines; distribution networks; load (electric); artificially loading distribution line carrier networks; de-energized distribution network; distribution automation; network transimpedance; signal propagation; Automatic testing; Automation; Frequency; Impedance; Manufacturing automation; Optical propagation; Performance analysis; Power engineering and energy; Power engineering computing; Repeaters; Signal processing; Statistical analysis; System analysis and design; System performance;
Journal_Title :
Power Delivery, IEEE Transactions on
