Smart grid architecture and communication using heterogeneous communication techniques in different tiers
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2013
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(POWERENG), Turkey, Istanbul.
Abstract
This paper discusses different communication techniques in different tiers of architecture of smart grid. Communication is what differentiates between conventional and smart grids. Existing communication techniques can be used for the communication among different grids. Each communication technique has some pros and cons. If same communication technology is used for the whole network, it may be advantageous in certain scenario or tier but may not be beneficial in other tiers. This paper presents the idea of using different communication techniques for different tiers. The main objective is to use the advantage of a communication technique in a certain tier without bearing its disadvantage in any other tier. Different topologies of grid connectivity are discussed and communication techniques are also proposed and discussed accordingly. Priority and data rate for the data sent by the grids is also taken care of in proposing these techniques. Since different communication techniques are used at each level, interoperability is an important issue. Different problems are addressed and solution are proposed.
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HSPA, LTE, LTE-A, Micro Grid, Smart grid, PDH, SDH, Optical Fiber
Citation
Toor, W. T., Shahab, M. B., Shoaib, M., Hussain, A., & Nasir, M. (2013). Smart Grid Architecture and Communication Using Heterogeneous Communication Techniques in Different Tiers. Paper presented at the 4th International Conference on Power Engineering, Energy and Electrical Drives (POWERENG), Turkey, Istanbul.