Title :
A survey of wireless sensor network applications from a power utility´s distribution perspective
Author :
Isaac, Sherrin J. ; Hancke, Gerhard P. ; Madhoo, Hinesh ; Khatri, Amal
Author_Institution :
Adv. Sensor Networks Res. Group, CSIR Meraka Inst., Pretoria, South Africa
Abstract :
The task of monitoring and controlling power distribution networks is very challenging given the huge number of assets involved and their wide geographic distribution; this frames a role for wireless sensor network (WSN) applications. This paper provides an overview of the highlights from a comprehensive survey commissioned by Eskom regarding the feasibility of WSNs on the transmission and distribution network; the aim is to direct power utility investment and research and development effort.
Keywords :
distribution networks; monitoring; power system control; power system measurement; research and development; wireless sensor networks; distribution perspective; power distribution controlling; power distribution monitoring; power distribution networks; power utility investment; research and development; wireless sensor network; Conductors; IEC standards; Monitoring; Partial discharges; Power cables; Security; Wireless sensor networks; distributed; efficiency; electrical network; monitoring; real-time; sensor network; wireless;
Conference_Titel :
AFRICON, 2011
Conference_Location :
Livingstone
Print_ISBN :
978-1-61284-992-8
DOI :
10.1109/AFRCON.2011.6072184
