Communications Technologies for Smart Grid Applications

2022 ◽  
pp. 925-941
Author(s):  
Gurkan Tuna ◽  
Resul Daş ◽  
Vehbi Cagri Gungor
Keyword(s):  
Smart Grid ◽  
Alternative Energy ◽  
Power Grids ◽  
Link Quality ◽  
Automated Control ◽  
Smart Grid Communications ◽  
Alternative Energy Sources ◽  
Communications Technologies ◽  
Networking Technologies ◽  
Advanced Metering

Smart grid is a modern power grid infrastructure for improved efficiency, reliability, and safety, with smooth integration of renewable and alternative energy sources, through automated control and modern communications technologies. The smart grid offers several advantages over traditional power grids such as reduced operational costs and opening new markets to utility providers, direct communication with customer premises through advanced metering infrastructure, self-healing in case of power drops or outage, providing security against several types of attacks, and preserving power quality by increasing link quality. Typically, a heterogeneous set of networking technologies is found in the smart grid. In this chapter, smart grid communications technologies along with their advantages and disadvantages are explained. Moreover, research challenges and open research issues are provided.

Communications Technologies for Smart Grid Applications

2018 ◽  
pp. 215-235 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gurkan Tuna ◽  
Resul Daş ◽  
Vehbi Cagri Gungor
Keyword(s):  
Smart Grid ◽  
Alternative Energy ◽  
Power Grids ◽  
Link Quality ◽  
Automated Control ◽  
Smart Grid Communications ◽  
Alternative Energy Sources ◽  
Communications Technologies ◽  
Networking Technologies ◽  
Advanced Metering

Smart grid is a modern power grid infrastructure for improved efficiency, reliability, and safety, with smooth integration of renewable and alternative energy sources, through automated control and modern communications technologies. The smart grid offers several advantages over traditional power grids such as reduced operational costs and opening new markets to utility providers, direct communication with customer premises through advanced metering infrastructure, self-healing in case of power drops or outage, providing security against several types of attacks, and preserving power quality by increasing link quality. Typically, a heterogeneous set of networking technologies is found in the smart grid. In this chapter, smart grid communications technologies along with their advantages and disadvantages are explained. Moreover, research challenges and open research issues are provided.

Modelling Software-Defined Wireless Sensor Network Architectures for Smart Grid Neighborhood Area Networks

2020 ◽  
pp. 45-64
Author(s):  
Nazmus S. Nafi ◽  
Khandakar Ahmed ◽  
Mark A. Gregory
Keyword(s):  
Smart Grid ◽  
Smart Grids ◽  
Network Architecture ◽  
Area Measurement ◽  
Fully Integrated ◽  
Smart Grid Communications ◽  
Last Mile ◽  
Grid Applications ◽  
Advanced Metering ◽  
Machine Communication

In a smart grid machine to machine communication environment, the separation of the control and data planes in the Software Defined Networking (SDN) paradigm increases flexibility, controllability and manageability of the network. A fully integrated SDN based WSN network can play a more prominent role by providing ‘last mile' connectivity while serving various Smart Grid applications and offer improved security, guaranteed Quality of Service and flexible interworking capabilities. Hence, more efforts are required to explore the potential role of SDN in Smart Grid communications and thereby ensure its optimum utilization. In this chapter we provide a description of how SDN technology can be used in WSN with an emphasis on its end-to-end network architecture. We then present its novel application to Advanced Metering Infrastructure, Substation Automation, Distributed Energy Resources, Wide Area Measurement Systems, and Roaming of Electric Vehicles in Smart Grids.

scholarly journals Social Equity in the Smart Grid

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Patel
Keyword(s):  
Smart Grid ◽  
Distribution System ◽  
Smart Grids ◽  
Social Equity ◽  
The United States ◽  
Power Grids ◽  
Full Potential ◽  
Grid Infrastructure ◽  
Utility Companies ◽  
Advanced Metering

Power grids are under pressure to meet the growing demand for electricity within a stable and sustainable distribution system. These challenges drive the evolution of smart grids. The smart grid involves various forms of technology, specifically advanced metering infrastructure (AMI). Deployment of AMI technologies, by utility companies, is rolling out all over the United States of America (U.S.). However customers have not been using the technologies to its full potential. Engaging communities, particularly lower income communities, to take full advantage of AMI technologies is an important first step in building social equity through the smart grid. Increasing resiliency of the grid infrastructure in these communities provides opportunities for strategic rebuilding, eective carbon drawdown, and opportunities for jobs creation.

Modelling Software-Defined Wireless Sensor Network Architectures for Smart Grid Neighborhood Area Networks

2016 ◽  
pp. 267-286
Author(s):  
Nazmus S. Nafi ◽  
Khandakar Ahmed ◽  
Mark A. Gregory
Keyword(s):  
Smart Grid ◽  
Smart Grids ◽  
Network Architecture ◽  
Area Measurement ◽  
Fully Integrated ◽  
Smart Grid Communications ◽  
Last Mile ◽  
Grid Applications ◽  
Advanced Metering ◽  
Machine Communication

In a smart grid machine to machine communication environment, the separation of the control and data planes in the Software Defined Networking (SDN) paradigm increases flexibility, controllability and manageability of the network. A fully integrated SDN based WSN network can play a more prominent role by providing ‘last mile' connectivity while serving various Smart Grid applications and offer improved security, guaranteed Quality of Service and flexible interworking capabilities. Hence, more efforts are required to explore the potential role of SDN in Smart Grid communications and thereby ensure its optimum utilization. In this chapter we provide a description of how SDN technology can be used in WSN with an emphasis on its end-to-end network architecture. We then present its novel application to Advanced Metering Infrastructure, Substation Automation, Distributed Energy Resources, Wide Area Measurement Systems, and Roaming of Electric Vehicles in Smart Grids.

scholarly journals Smart grid in the context of industry 4.0: an overview of communications technologies and challenges

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 656 ◽  
Author(s):  
Noor Ahmed Qarabash ◽  
Sana Sabah Sabry ◽  
Haneen Ahmed Qarabash
Keyword(s):  
Smart Grid ◽  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Electrical Energy ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Power Grids ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Management Tools ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Communications Technologies

<span>The recent advances in technology, the increased dependence on electrical energy and the emergence of the fourth industrial revolution (Industry 4.0) were all factors in the increased need for smart, efficient and reliable energy systems. This introduced the concept of the Smart Grid (SG). A SG is a potential replacement for older power grids, capable of adapting and distributing energy based on demand. SG systems are complex. They combine various components and have high requirements for real time reliable operation. This paper attempts to provide an overview of SG systems, by outlining SG architecture and various components. It also introduces communication technologies, integration and network management tools that are involved in SG systems. In addition, the paper highlights challenges and issues that need to be addressed for a successful implementation of SG. Finally, we provide suggestions for future <br /> research directions. </span>

Development of the algorithm for the selection of a wind generator-based autonomous power supply system

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 8-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. A. Khlyupin ◽  
G. N. Ispulaeva
Keyword(s):  
Wind Turbines ◽  
Power Supply ◽  
Alternative Energy ◽  
Power Supply System ◽  
Supply System ◽  
Power Generators ◽  
Energy Devices ◽  
Wind Generator ◽  
Alternative Energy Sources ◽  
Selection Of

Introduction: The co-authors provide an overview of the main types of wind turbines and power generators installed into wind energy devices, as well as advanced technological solutions. The co-authors have identified the principal strengths and weaknesses of existing wind power generators, if applied as alternative energy sources. The co-authors have proven the need to develop an algorithm for the selection of a wind generator-based autonomous power supply system in the course of designing windmill farms in Russia. Methods: The co-authors have analyzed several types of wind turbines and power generators. Results and discussions: The algorithm for the selection of a wind generator-based autonomous power supply system is presented as a first approximation. Conclusion: The emerging algorithm enables designers to develop an effective wind generator-based autonomous power supply system.

Energetic comparison of some stump-removing methods

2014 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-51
Author(s):  
I. Czupy
Keyword(s):  
Alternative Energy ◽  
Fossil Fuel ◽  
Alternating Current ◽  
Above Ground Biomass ◽  
Alternative Energy Sources ◽  
Wide Domain ◽  
Fuel Substitution ◽  
Unused Resource ◽  
Root Connection ◽  
Different Soils

Concerns about climate change and fossil fuel shortages are encouraging interest in stumps, as alternative energy sources. Stumps are an almost unused resource in the context of bio fuels. Stump harvesting signifies an intensification of forest management compared with conventional stem-only or above-ground biomass-only harvesting. There are many benefits of stump harvesting. These include: the production of wood fuel, fossil fuel substitution, and improved soil preparation.Removing tree trunks in Hungary has been going on according to the principle of stump extraction, which means stumps are removed by grabbing technology. Experiments have been carried out to reduce the extraction force. In the Great Hungarian Lowland, where large areas require the operation implementation, stump extraction is done by special, hydraulic driven baggers equipped with a special bucket. During operation of the equipment, we carried out measurements of the extraction force and the time requirement. The experiments are designed to carry out the measurements with different soils and different tree species. According to our proposal the suitable force and torque required to remove stumps can be significantly reduced if before the lifting the soil — root connection is loosened. One of the possible ways to implement this task is the use of vibration. Since relatively great vibration power and wide domain of frequency are necessary, therefore we prepared the loosening machinery elements of alternating-current hydraulics system. Based on constructions variants we created a tractor-mounted experimental alternating-current hydraulic stump-loosening machine. It was designed with the ability to produce horizontal vibration in order to loosen stumps.

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