Design and Implementation of a Last-Mile Optical Network for Distribution Automation

Kim, Myongsoo; Metzner, J.J.; Lee, K.Y.

doi:10.1109/tpwrd.2008.2008487

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“…Typically, urban networks are dense and have a loop/mesh topology, whereas rural networks are sparse and have a radial topology. Reports from several commercial rollouts (Choi et al, 2008;Kim et al, 2009;Smallwood and Wennermark, 2010) recommend fiber-tothe-pole (FTTP) for the loop/mesh topology of urban networks, and wireless communications for rural networks. FTTP networks have the advantages of very high capacity (up to 1600 Gbps), very low latency, very low bit error ratio (10 −15 ), and immunity to interference.…”

Section: Communication Technologies For Damentioning

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Control and Communication Techniques for the Smart Grid: An Energy Efficiency Perspective

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Pota

Jin

et al. 2014

IFAC Proceedings Volumes

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Energy is a major driver of developments in human society. Naturally, the energy efficiency of power grids qualifies as an important topic. Half a century old, the world's power grids are due for a major overhaul. The envisioned energy-efficient, environment-friendly, distributed-generation-friendly, demand-response-friendly, self-healing power grid is called the smart grid. This article is intended as a primer on the control and communication techniques that form the basis of several smart grid subsystems, namely distributed generation, wide-area monitoring, distribution automation, and substation automation. The theme of this article is to show how these techniques contribute to the efficiency of the generation, transmission, and distribution segments of a grid. Potential research challenges and opportunities are indicated. To complement our technical discussion, noteworthy smart grid developments in Australia (one of the world's top investors in smart grids) are highlighted.

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Section: Communication Technologies For Damentioning

confidence: 99%

Control and Communication Techniques for the Smart Grid: An Energy Efficiency Perspective

Law

Pota

Jin

et al. 2014

IFAC Proceedings Volumes

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“…This was initially developed in the energy transport systems and was then implemented in the distribution ones [8]. Because of this the CAPEX in such projects has gradually decreased making it now possible that these initiatives are cost effective when the distance between the optical fiber network owned by the transport and distribution companies and the distributed generation source is less than 5 km.…”

Section: Optical Solutionsmentioning

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Intelligent integration based on optical telecommunications to optimize distributed generation

Blanco

Castellar

Sanabria

2012

CIRED 2012 Workshop: Integration of Renewables Into the Distribution Grid

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In recent years, COLOMBIA (like other countries) has gradually increased its energy demand while incorporating new sources of distributed generation, especially sources regarding small hydropower plants (SHP). SHPs in Colombia have a capacity of up to 25000 MW. However, including the 200 PCHs installed recently, the country only takes advantage of only 1% of this power. Because Colombia is vulnerable to climate changes, especially changes in river flows associated with distributed generation, the great challenge to exploit SHP-based generation potentiality is to provide stable integration of SHPs with the existing electrical systems of distribution. In order to optimize power dispatch as a function of the weather conditions and power system contingencies, it is necessary to monitor and exchange critical information between the distribution network operators and the distributed generators. This exchange requires high reliability and fast response times in the communication networks between the distributed power generators and the companies (operators) running distribution systems. The solution presented in this article, based on recent developments in Colombia, suggests that communication networks based on optical infrastructure are an effective long-term solution that proves suitable for the current challenges of such intelligent networks, such as the integration of distributed generation. These networks facilitate the operation of the whole electrical system, providing highly reliable communications and enhanced capacity as well as low latency and a good level of OPEX.The solution presented shows the advantages of using optical communication networks for the integration of distributed generation and power operation systems in both the medium and long term. Additionally, guidelines on the implementation of such integration are provided.

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“…Following this trend, many power companies have installed optical communication lines for their last mile network, called fiber to the pole, along their power distribution lines, and at the same time have made efforts to develop their own distribution automation (DA). In [16], new network architecture of optical network using one core is proposed for the DA. The results strongly show that the application of the optical network technology to the DA is potentially beneficial in reliability, speed, and expandability.…”

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A Survey of Communication Technology in Distribution Network

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et al. 2012

AMR

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With the development of the smart grid technology, power distribution network puts forward a higher request for transmission bandwidth and reliability. First, we analyze the characteristics and the business needs of the distribution network. Then we analyze the distribution network communication technologies, both wired and wireless. Based on our analysis, we should combine various communication technologies according to the comprehensive economic and technical indexes in power distribution automation communication system.

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Design and Implementation of a Last-Mile Optical Network for Distribution Automation

Cited by 10 publications

References 8 publications

Control and Communication Techniques for the Smart Grid: An Energy Efficiency Perspective

Control and Communication Techniques for the Smart Grid: An Energy Efficiency Perspective

Intelligent integration based on optical telecommunications to optimize distributed generation

A Survey of Communication Technology in Distribution Network

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