A New Three-Phase Smart Meter for Cloud Connection: Network Architecture and Performances

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 46
Author(s):  
Andrea Altomonte ◽  
Francesco Arena ◽  
Michele Riccio ◽  
Andrea Irace
Keyword(s):  
Smart Grid ◽  
Network Architecture ◽  
Data Transfer ◽  
Full Duplex ◽  
Test Field ◽  
Energy Meter ◽  
Real Time Measurement ◽  
Three Phase ◽  
Reliable Monitoring ◽  
Network Status

Efficient energy consumption is essential for the development of a smart grid in the power system. As a response, reliable monitoring and management of energy usage is a main priority for the smart grid. The existing energy meter system has a host of concerns, one of which is the lack of full-duplex transmission. To solve this problem, in this paper, we present a novel architecture for a cloud-connected Smart Energy Meter. The proposed meter is capable of real-time measurement of the energy network status and data transfer to a cloud architecture. The meter is suitable for single and polyphase measurement. Its performances are validated on a test field performed on the island of Lipari (Italy).

Design and Implementation of a Multi-Channel HDLC Protocol Controller Based on FPGA

2011 ◽  
Vol 383-390 ◽  
pp. 6840-6845 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yong Hong Gu ◽  
Wei Huang ◽  
Qiao Li Yang
Keyword(s):  
Error Control ◽  
Data Transfer ◽  
Full Duplex ◽  
Programmable Logic ◽  
Data Link ◽  
Total Cost ◽  
Half Duplex ◽  
Level Data ◽  
Layer 2 ◽  
High Level

To transmit and receive data over any network successfully, a protocol is required to manage the flow. High-level Data Link Control (HDLC) protocol is defined in Layer 2 of OSI model and is one of the most commonly used Layer 2 protocol. HDLC supports both full-duplex and half-duplex data transfer. In addition, it offers error control and flow control. Currently on the market there are many dedicated HDLC chips, but these chips are neither of control complexity nor of limited number of channels. This paper presents a new method for implementing a multi-channel HDLC protocol controller using Altera FPGA and VHDL as the target technology. Implementing a multi-channel HDLC protocol controller in FPGA offers the flexibility, upgradability and customization benefits of programmable logic and also reduces the total cost of every project which involves HDLC protocol controllers.

Detecting Malicious Switches for a Secure Software-defined Tactile Internet

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 1-23
Author(s):  
Bin Yuan ◽  
Chen Lin ◽  
Deqing Zou ◽  
Laurence Tianruo Yang ◽  
Hai Jin
Keyword(s):  
High Speed ◽  
Data Transfer ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Denial Of Service ◽  
Linear Structure ◽  
Network Layers ◽  
High Speed Data ◽  
Network Status ◽  
Sdn Controller

The rapid development of the Internet of Things has led to demand for high-speed data transformation. Serving this purpose is the Tactile Internet, which facilitates data transfer in extra-low latency. In particular, a Tactile Internet based on software-defined networking (SDN) has been broadly deployed because of the proven benefits of SDN in flexible and programmable network management. However, the vulnerabilities of SDN also threaten the security of the Tactile Internet. Specifically, an SDN controller relies on the network status (provided by the underlying switches) to make network decisions, e.g., calculating a routing path to deliver data in the Tactile Internet. Hence, the attackers can compromise the switches to jeopardize the SDN and further attack Tactile Internet systems. For example, an attacker can compromise switches to launch distributed denial-of-service attacks to overwhelm the SDN controller, which will disrupt all the applications in the Tactile Internet. In pursuit of a more secure Tactile Internet, the problem of abnormal SDN switches in the Tactile Internet is analyzed in this article, including the cause of abnormal switches and their influences on different network layers. Then we propose an approach that leverages the messages sent by all switches to identify abnormal switches, which adopts a linear structure to store historical messages at a relatively low cost. By mapping each flow message to the flow establishment model, our method can effectively identify malicious SDN switches in the Tactile Internet and thus enhance its security.

scholarly journals The Science DMZ: A Network Design Pattern for Data-Intensive Science

2014 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 173-185 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eli Dart ◽  
Lauren Rotman ◽  
Brian Tierney ◽  
Mary Hester ◽  
Jason Zurawski
Keyword(s):  
Network Design ◽  
Network Architecture ◽  
Design Patterns ◽  
Data Transfer ◽  
Scientific Discovery ◽  
High Capacity ◽  
Scientific Progress ◽  
Scientific Data ◽  
Data Intensive ◽  
And Performance

The ever-increasing scale of scientific data has become a significant challenge for researchers that rely on networks to interact with remote computing systems and transfer results to collaborators worldwide. Despite the availability of high-capacity connections, scientists struggle with inadequate cyberinfrastructure that cripples data transfer performance, and impedes scientific progress. The ScienceDMZparadigm comprises a proven set of network design patterns that collectively address these problems for scientists. We explain the Science DMZ model, including network architecture, system configuration, cybersecurity, and performance tools, that creates an optimized network environment for science. We describe use cases from universities, supercomputing centers and research laboratories, highlighting the effectiveness of the Science DMZ model in diverse operational settings. In all, the Science DMZ model is a solid platform that supports any science workflow, and flexibly accommodates emerging network technologies. As a result, the Science DMZ vastly improves collaboration, accelerating scientific discovery.

scholarly journals Three Phase 9-Level Hybridised Cascaded Multi-Level Inverter for Use in Smart Grid

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
pp. 4612-4618
Keyword(s):  
Smart Grid ◽  
Pulse Width Modulation ◽  
Modulation Scheme ◽  
Fast Fourier Transform Analysis ◽  
Three Phase ◽  
Multi Level ◽  
Grid Operation ◽  
Inverter Topology ◽  
Three Phase Inverter ◽  
Smart Grid Technology

Smart grid technology can be best utilized by having proper grid supporting equipment. This paper demonstrates the use of a three-phase, 9-level, hybridised cascaded multi-level inverter topology in a smart grid. A pulse width modulation scheme with phase disposition is employed in this inverter to control the firing signals to operate this circuit. These firing signals can be monitored and controlled for optimal usage in smart grid operation. Operational principles with switching equations are described in detail. Crucial voltage identification has been performed by analyzing the THD in output during source shortages by performing Fast Fourier transform analysis. Least THD of 15.82% is attained in the output voltage waveform of the proposed three phase inverter topology.

Smart Metering for Applications

2014 ◽  
Vol 960-961 ◽  
pp. 823-827
Author(s):  
Ying Pan ◽  
Bo Jiang
Keyword(s):  
Smart Grid ◽  
Electrical Energy ◽  
Smart Meter ◽  
Smart Metering ◽  
Power Network ◽  
Energy Usage ◽  
Smart Meters ◽  
Additional Information ◽  
Energy Efficiency Improvement ◽  
Energy Meter

As an important part of Smart Grid, smart metering attracts more and more attention all over the world. It is the way for energy consumer to sense the benefit of smart grid directly. Smart meter is an advanced energy meter that measures consumption of electrical energy providing additional information compared to a conventional energy meter. This paper discusses various applications and technologies that can be integrated with a smart meter. Smart meters can be used not only from the supply side monitoring but also for the demand side management as well. It plays an important role to monitor the performance and the energy usage of the grid loadings and power quality. In addition, This paper gives a comprehensive view on the benefit of smart metering in power network such as energy efficiency improvement.

Network Blueprint for Maximizing the Lifetime of Smart Devices in Low Power IoT Networks

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 21-38
Author(s):  
Sarwesh P. ◽  
K. Chandrasekaran ◽  
Thamizharasan S.
Keyword(s):  
Network Lifetime ◽  
Network Architecture ◽  
Data Transfer ◽  
Network Reliability ◽  
Smart Devices ◽  
Node Placement ◽  
The Standard Model ◽  
Device Lifetime ◽  
Placement Technique ◽  
Better Than

In the modern communication and computation era, internet of things (IoT) is developing as the key technology that satisfies the requirements of various applications. Prolonging device lifetime and maintaining network reliability is the evident objective for IoT network. Therefore, the authors come up with the network architecture that integrates node placement technique and routing technique. In the architecture, node placement is implemented by varying the density of nodes, by varying battery level of nodes, and by varying transmission range of nodes. Energy efficient and reliable path computation is addressed by routing technique. Therefore, enhancing the features of routing and node placement technique and integrating them together in network architecture can efficiently prolong the network lifetime. From the results, the authors observed that the proposed network architecture prolongs the network lifetime two times better than the standard model and also outperforms EQSR protocol and maintains the reliable data transfer.

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