The impact of the CFL lamps on the power-line communications channel

Emleh, A.; Beer, A.S. de; Ferreira, H.C.; Vinck, A. J. Han

doi:10.1109/isplc.2013.6525854

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“…Even though all the models look to capture the measured data very well based on the validation results presented in Figures 9, 10 and 11, we performed diagnostic checks on their residuals and are as reported in Figures 12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24.…”

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“…Recently, fluorescent lamps have been confirmed to inject impulsive noise levels that compete with the electromagnetic interference levels. These have a detrimental effect on PLC systems since they contain power electronic converters and electronic ballasts that act as noise sources in the power line channel in the frequency range of 150 KHz -30 MHz (See Emleh, de Beer et al [16,17]). Additionally, in the work of Antoniali et al [15] and Tlich et al [18], power switches, power supplies, various domestic appliances, rectifiers within DC power supplies and devices such as thyristor/triac-based light dimmers have been confirmed to inject impulsive noise in the power line network.…”

Section: Description Of Power Line Network Loading At Locations Undermentioning

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Time Series Analysis of Impulsive Noise in Power Line Communication (PLC) Networks

Awino¹,

Afullo²,

Mosalaosi³

et al. 2018

SAIEE Afr. Res. J.

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This paper proposes and discusses Autoregressive Moving Average (ARMA), Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average (ARIMA) and Seasonal Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average (SARIMA) time series models for broadband power line communication (PLC) networks with impulsive noise enviroment in the frequency range of 1-30 MHz. In time series modelling and analysis, time series models are fitted to the acquired time series describing the system for purposes which include simulation, forecasting, trend assessment, and a better understanding of the dynamics of the impulsive noise in PLC systems. Also, because the acquired impulsive noise measurement data are observations made over time, time series models constitute important statistical tools for use in solving the problem of impulsive noise modelling and forecasting in PLC. In fact, the time series and other statistical methods presented in numerous available literature draw upon research developments from two areas of environmetrics called stochastic hydrology and statistical water quality modelling as well as research contributions from the field of statistics. In time series modelling and analysis, we determine the most appropriate stochastic or time series model to fit our acquired data set at the confirmatory data analysis stage. No matter what type of stochastic model is to be fitted to the data set, we follow the identification, estimation, and diagnostic check stages of model construction. In addition, we explore the resulting autocorrelation functions in estimating the parameters of the selected time series models. Finally, SARIMA model is found suitable for computer-based PLC systems simulations and forecasting based on the diagnostic checks.

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Section: Results and Diagnostic Checksmentioning

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Section: Description Of Power Line Network Loading At Locations Undermentioning

confidence: 99%

Time Series Analysis of Impulsive Noise in Power Line Communication (PLC) Networks

Awino¹,

Afullo²,

Mosalaosi³

et al. 2018

SAIEE Afr. Res. J.

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“…Task 1 of this project concerned two island detection methods that rely on communications between distribution/transmission components and the inverter to establish whether an island has occurred: Power Line Carrier (PLC) and Synchro Phasor (SP). In general, it was found that most researchers pursuing the use of PLC technology to do island detection have been focusing on high frequency carrier signals [8]- [10], resulting in efforts being spent on solving problems associated with highfrequency propagation [8], interference [9] or on sophisticated implementations to bypass transformers using wireless [10]. Specifically, in [9], laboratory measurements taken of conducted emissions from compact fluorescent bulbs (CLF) indicate the potential for these devices to interfere with powerline communications in the CENELEC band: 150 kHz-30 Mhz is high and thus erodes the signal to noise ratio.…”

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“…In general, it was found that most researchers pursuing the use of PLC technology to do island detection have been focusing on high frequency carrier signals [8]- [10], resulting in efforts being spent on solving problems associated with highfrequency propagation [8], interference [9] or on sophisticated implementations to bypass transformers using wireless [10]. Specifically, in [9], laboratory measurements taken of conducted emissions from compact fluorescent bulbs (CLF) indicate the potential for these devices to interfere with powerline communications in the CENELEC band: 150 kHz-30 Mhz is high and thus erodes the signal to noise ratio. The potential for interference from so many active power electronic converters in proximity to distributed generation reinforces the motivation to select a low-frequency permissive signal.…”

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Accelerating Development of Advanced Inverters.

Neely

Johnson

Gonzalez

et al. 2015

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Increasing the penetration of distributed renewable sources, including photovoltaic (PV) generators, poses technical challenges for grid management. The grid has been optimized over decades to rely on large centralized power plants with well-established feedback controls. Conventional generators provide relatively constant dispatchable power and help to regulate both voltage and frequency. In contrast, photovoltaic (PV) power is variable, is only as predictable as the weather, and provides no control action. Thus, as conventional generation is displaced by PV power, utility operation stake holders are concerned about managing fluctuations in grid voltage and frequency. Furthermore, since the operation of these distributed resources are bound by certain rules that require they stop delivering power when measured voltage or frequency deviate from the nominal operating point, there are also concerns that a single grid event may cause a large fraction of generation to turn off, triggering a black out or break-up of an electric power system. To mitigate effects on grid voltage and frequency due to increased penetration of distributed energy resources (DERs), new grid support functions (GSFs) have been investigated to allow DERs to participate in voltage and frequency regulation. In addition, new voltage and frequency ride-through (V/FRT) functions are being developed to enable these inverters to remain connected even when voltage and frequency deviate considerably. Unfortunately, the implementation of these functions brings with it a new set of engineering concerns including an increased propensity to unintentionally island, the need to ensure standards of performance, as well as interoperability of multiple inverters on one bus, dynamic response of inverters to load rejection and ground fault, and finally how to address the cyber security threat. To accelerate advanced inverter adoption, this project addresses these potential obstacles, thus enabling increased PV penetration. This project was successful in developing both general/generic and manufacturerspecific transient inverter models and adapting them to include GSFs and V/FRT capability to aid in extensive simulation studies of anti-islanding efficacy. Simulation and experimental studies were done to investigate efficacy of existing anti-islanding schemes and quantify performance. In addition, two new anti-islanding methods were developed and tested in the lab that are robust against the effects of GSFs and V/FRT and are expected to be cost-effective. Furthermore, an extensive testing protocol was developed in collaboration with industry, documented, and applied to commercial and pre-commercial inverters. This test protocol is a potential means by which to certify gridconnected equipment for GSF and V/FRT implementation and ensure a prescribed standard of performance. Finally, a Sandia team began the evaluation of cybersecurity implications of remote commands to DERs implementing GSFs and V/FRT functions.

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“…These type of loads produce periodic impulsive noise which can disrupt the performance of many equipment [3][6] including the PLC. More specifically, It has been shown in [7], [8] that PLC can be interfered by energy-efficient lamps, however it was assumed not to be affecting the Narrow Band PLC (NB-PLC) which works in the CENELEC-A band between 3-95 kHz. It has been shown that this is one of the victims of the EMI from these non-linear loads [9].…”

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Interference of LED Lamps on Narrowband Power Line Communication

Wibisono

Moonen

Leferink

2020

2020 IEEE International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility &Amp; Signal/Power Integrity (EMCSI)

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This paper presents the impact of LED lamps on the performance of Narrowband Power Line Communication (NB-PLC) in the CENELEC-A band between 9-95 kHz. NB-PLC in is only one of the many victims of interference in the frequency range 2-150 kHz. Only few emission standards for this frequency range are available, while the number of interference cases is growing rapidly. Most equipment will fail at a specific frequency and/or level. PLC is chosen as a victim, as the performance of the PLC is rated through well-established parameters. One of these is the Frame Error Rate (FER), which is calculated as the ratio between the erroneous frames and total received frames. The number of LED lamps has a strong correlation with the peak amplitude of the current pulses from the LED lamps and the FER of the PLC data frames.

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The impact of the CFL lamps on the power-line communications channel

Cited by 14 publications

References 4 publications

Time Series Analysis of Impulsive Noise in Power Line Communication (PLC) Networks

Time Series Analysis of Impulsive Noise in Power Line Communication (PLC) Networks

Accelerating Development of Advanced Inverters.

Interference of LED Lamps on Narrowband Power Line Communication

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