[HTML][HTML] A review on the empirical characterization of the low voltage distribution grid as a communication channel for power line communications

J González-Ramos, A Gallarreta, I Angulo… - … Energy, Grids and …, 2023 - Elsevier
The electrical grid was not designed for the transmission of communication signals, which
are affected by impedance variations, attenuation, and Non-Intentional Emissions (NIEs) in …

Two Decades of Research Progress in Resource Allocation for PLC Systems: From Core Concepts to Frontiers

YF Coutinho, Â Camponogara… - … Surveys & Tutorials, 2024 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
In this paper, we review the current state-of-the-art of resource allocation for power line
communication systems. The study systematically presents the advancements achieved in …

An investigation of grid stability and a new design of adaptive phase-locked loop for wind-integrated weak power grid

A Nair, S Kamalasadan, J Geis-Schroer… - IEEE Transactions …, 2022 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
This work investigates the impact of phase-locked loop (PLL) parameters on the stability of a
wind-integrated weak power grid. The analysis is based on a weak grid model that …

Measurement system of the mean and sub-cycle LV grid access impedance from 20 kHz to 10 MHz

I Fernández, A Gallarreta… - … on Power Delivery, 2023 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
This work presents a novel measurement method to characterize long-term and short-term
variations of the LV grid impedance from 20 kHz to 10 MHz with configurable time, frequency …

[HTML][HTML] Upgrading the power grid functionalities with broadband power line communications: Basis, applications, current trends and challenges

J González-Ramos, N Uribe-Pérez, A Sendin, D Gil… - Sensors, 2022 - mdpi.com
This article reviews the basis and the main aspects of the recent evolution of Broadband
Power Line Communications (BB-PLC or, more commonly, BPL) technologies. The article …

A novel single-probe setup for multifrequency simultaneous measurement of in-circuit impedance

A Weerasinghe, Z Zhao, Q Sun, F Fan… - IEEE Transactions …, 2022 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
The single-probe setup (SPS) based on the inductive coupling approach is a promising
candidate for in-circuit impedance measurement of an energized electrical system due to its …

Characterization and Design of a PLC Coupling System Based on Capacitive Divider Embedded in MV Cable Head

G Artale, A Cataliotti, V Cosentino… - … on Power Delivery, 2024 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Power line communication (PLC) technology is exploited worldwide for automatic meter
reading on low-voltage networks. On the contrary, it is not used at medium voltage (MV) …

A new voltage probe with improved performance at the 10 kHz–500 kHz frequency range for field measurements in LV networks

I Fernandez, M Alberro, J Montalban, A Arrinda… - Measurement, 2019 - Elsevier
Voltage measurements in the frequency range from 10 kHz to 500 kHz are used to quantify
the level of the Narrow Band Power Line Communication transmitted signals, the noise and …

MIMO in-band-full-duplex PLC: Design, analysis and first hardware realization of the analog self-interference cancellation stage

D Righini, AM Tonello - IEEE Open Journal of the …, 2021 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
In-band full-duplex (IBFD) is an attractive solution for increasing the throughput of Power
Line Communication (PLC) systems. In IBFD, each network node is allowed to transmit and …

Field trials for the empirical characterization of the low voltage grid access impedance from 35 kHz to 500 kHz

I Fernandez, A Arrinda, I Angulo, D De La Vega… - IEEE …, 2019 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
The access impedance of low-voltage (LV) power networks is a major factor related to the
performance of the narrow-band power line communications (NB-PLCs) and, in a wider …