Broad band opto-capacitive power line communication coupler for DC nanogrids
The restructuration of power systems from their traditional topology combined with the technological evolution in terms of power electronics and information technology has led to the recurrence of Direct Current (DC) networks in form of micro and nano as well as smart grids of which the functioning...
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| description | The restructuration of power systems from their traditional topology combined with the technological evolution in terms of power electronics and information technology has led to the recurrence of Direct Current (DC) networks in form of micro and nano as well as smart grids of which the functioning relies on communication systems. Power line communication system (PLC) being a matured and competitive technology is viewed as the backbone of future communication systems whose role will go beyond the actual power network operational purpose, towards an integration of more commercial services such as communication services for end-users. Though PLC technology has received attention from researchers, few focused on its main part namely the coupling. With new perspective applications, an emphasis should be put on economic and safety aspects of the couplers in new grids topology. Hence, this paper proposes a PLC opto-capacitive coupling method in application for DC nanogrids; that improves the safety of a transformerless capacitor coupling by providing a galvanic isolation between the line and devices under all conditions as proven through modelling and simulations using PSIM environment. The proposed coupling method also provides an economic alternative to PLC capacitive transformer coupling with the same degree of safety. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-78bc2949c2a94760bf45880ffb19be432022-12-22T01:17:37ZengElsevierJournal of King Saud University: Engineering Sciences1018-36392020-05-01324246254Broad band opto-capacitive power line communication coupler for DC nanogridsMartial Giraneza0Mohamed Tariq E. Kahn1Corresponding author.; Centre for Distributed Power and Electronic Systems (CDPES), Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT), PO Box 1906, Bellville 7535, Cape Town, South AfricaCentre for Distributed Power and Electronic Systems (CDPES), Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT), PO Box 1906, Bellville 7535, Cape Town, South AfricaThe restructuration of power systems from their traditional topology combined with the technological evolution in terms of power electronics and information technology has led to the recurrence of Direct Current (DC) networks in form of micro and nano as well as smart grids of which the functioning relies on communication systems. Power line communication system (PLC) being a matured and competitive technology is viewed as the backbone of future communication systems whose role will go beyond the actual power network operational purpose, towards an integration of more commercial services such as communication services for end-users. Though PLC technology has received attention from researchers, few focused on its main part namely the coupling. With new perspective applications, an emphasis should be put on economic and safety aspects of the couplers in new grids topology. Hence, this paper proposes a PLC opto-capacitive coupling method in application for DC nanogrids; that improves the safety of a transformerless capacitor coupling by providing a galvanic isolation between the line and devices under all conditions as proven through modelling and simulations using PSIM environment. The proposed coupling method also provides an economic alternative to PLC capacitive transformer coupling with the same degree of safety.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1018363918309139PLC couplingOpto-isolatorsDC nanogridBroad band communicationPSIMElectrical communication |
| spellingShingle | Martial Giraneza Mohamed Tariq E. Kahn Broad band opto-capacitive power line communication coupler for DC nanogrids Journal of King Saud University: Engineering Sciences PLC coupling Opto-isolators DC nanogrid Broad band communication PSIM Electrical communication |
| title | Broad band opto-capacitive power line communication coupler for DC nanogrids |
| title_full | Broad band opto-capacitive power line communication coupler for DC nanogrids |
| title_fullStr | Broad band opto-capacitive power line communication coupler for DC nanogrids |
| title_full_unstemmed | Broad band opto-capacitive power line communication coupler for DC nanogrids |
| title_short | Broad band opto-capacitive power line communication coupler for DC nanogrids |
| title_sort | broad band opto capacitive power line communication coupler for dc nanogrids |
| topic | PLC coupling Opto-isolators DC nanogrid Broad band communication PSIM Electrical communication |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1018363918309139 |
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