Enhanced Operation of Electricity Distribution Grids Through Smart Metering PLC Network Monitoring, Analysis and Grid Conditioning

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Alberto Sendin³  Iñigo Berganza³  Aitor Arzuaga¹  Xabier Osorio¹  Iker Urrutia² 

[1] Department of R&D, ZIV-CG Automation, Parque Tecnológico de Zamudio 210, 48170 Zamudio, Spain; E-Mails:;Department of Telecommunications and Telecontrol, Iberdrola Ingeniería y Construcción, Av. Ribera de Axpe, 5, 48950 Erandio, Spain; E-Mail:;Division of Control Systems and Telecommunications, Iberdrola, Av. San Adrian 48, 48003 Bilbao, Spain; E-Mail:

关键词: smart metering;    methodology;    PLC;    PRIME;    distribution grid;    monitoring;    LV line;    LV phase;    detection;   

DOI  :  10.3390/en6010539

来源: mdpi

【 摘 要 】

Low Voltage (LV) electricity distribution grid operations can be improved through a combination of new smart metering systems’ capabilities based on real time Power Line Communications (PLC) and LV grid topology mapping. This paper presents two novel contributions. The first one is a new methodology developed for smart metering PLC network monitoring and analysis. It can be used to obtain relevant information from the grid, thus adding value to existing smart metering deployments and facilitating utility operational activities. A second contribution describes grid conditioning used to obtain LV feeder and phase identification of all connected smart electric meters. Real time availability of such information may help utilities with grid planning, fault location and a more accurate point of supply management.

【 授权许可】

CC BY   
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