A Prototypal Architecture of a IEEE 21451 Network for Smart Grid Applications Based on Power Line Communications

Author

Cataliotti, Antonio ; Cipriani, Giovanni ; Cosentino, Valentina ; Di Cara, Dario ; Di Dio, Vincenzo ; Guaiana, Salvatore ; Panzavecchia, Nicola ; Tine, Giovanni

Author_Institution

Dept. of Energy, Inf. Eng. & Mathematic Models, Univ. di Palermo, Palermo, Italy

Volume

15

Issue

5

fYear

2015

fDate

May-15

Firstpage

2460

Lastpage

2467

Abstract

This paper deals with the development of reliable measurement and communication devices and systems and their integration on a prototypal network architecture for smart grid applications, based on the use of narrowband power line communications (PLCs). The proposed solution is presented and discussed in the framework of the ISO/IEC/IEEE 21451 family of Standards. Currently, PLCs are not properly addressed by the aforesaid Standards; on the other hand, by including such issue, their guidelines could represent a common platform for the integration and interoperability of the proposed systems and devices. This would allow to exploit the benefits of the IEEE 21451 approach also for PLC-based smart grid applications, not only for the known functions of the smart metering, but also for sensing, automation, protection, and control functions and advanced system operation and management.

Keywords

carrier transmission on power lines; power system measurement; power system reliability; smart power grids; IEEE 21451 network; PLC-based smart grid applications; communication devices; communication systems; interoperability; narrowband power line communications; power line communications; prototypal network architecture; reliable measurement; Automation; IEC standards; Sensors; Smart grids; Substations; Transducers; ISO/IEC/IEEE 21451; Interface devices; distributed monitoring and control; power system communications; power system measurements; smart grids;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Sensors Journal, IEEE

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

1530-437X

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/JSEN.2014.2336377

Filename

6849478