Title :
Evolution of powerline communications for smart distribution: From ripple control to OFDM
Author :
Dzung, Dacfey ; Berganza, Inigo ; Sendin, Alberto
Author_Institution :
Corp. Res., ABB Switzerland, Baden, Switzerland
Abstract :
This paper describes the evolution of powerline communications for the control of power distribution grids. First generation ripple control systems provide one-way communication, with which centralized load control and peak shaving have been performed for many years. The European standards body CENELEC restricted the use of frequencies between 3 kHz and 95 kHz for two-way communications for electricity distributor use. A number of second generation PLC systems with low data rates were proposed in the 1990´s, and Automatic Meter Reading systems have been deployed based on this technology. Third generation systems based on OFDM with much higher data rates are currently being developed and deployed for Smart Grids, Distribution Automation and Advanced Metering Management.
Keywords :
OFDM modulation; automatic meter reading; carrier transmission on power lines; power distribution control; power supply quality; smart power grids; standards; telecommunication control; CENELEC; European standards; OFDM; advanced metering management; automatic meter reading; distribution automation; electricity distributor; frequency 3 kHz to 95 kHz; power distribution grid control; powerline communications; ripple control systems; smart distribution; smart grids; two way communications; Frequency shift keying; OFDM; Power line communications; Receivers; Switches; powerline; ripple control; smart grid applications;
Conference_Titel :
Power Line Communications and Its Applications (ISPLC), 2011 IEEE International Symposium on
Conference_Location :
Udine
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-7751-7
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-7749-4
DOI :
10.1109/ISPLC.2011.5764444
