Grid Metering Research Articles

Traffic scheduling mechanism based on interference avoidance for Meter Data Collection in wireless smart grid communication networks

Meter Data Collection Building Area Network (MDCBAN) deployed in high rises is playing an increasingly important role in wireless multi-hop smart grid meter data collection. Recently, increasingly numerous application layer data traffic makes MDCBAN be facing serious communication pressure. In addition, large density of meter data collection devices scattered in the limited geographical space of high rises results in obvious communication interference. To solve these problems, a traffic scheduling mechanism based on interference avoidance for meter data collection in MDCBAN is proposed. Firstly, the characteristics of network topology are analyzed and the corresponding traffic distribution model is proposed. Next, a wireless multi-channel selection scheme for different Floor Gateways and a single-channel time unit assignment scheme for data collection devices in the same Floor Network are proposed to avoid interference. At last, a data balanced traffic scheduling algorithm is proposed. Simulation results show that balanced traffic distribution and highly efficient and reliable data transmission can be achieved on the basis of effective interference avoidance between data collection devices.

Emergency Backup Allocation of Grid Metering Resources among Provinces or Cities under the Horizon of Dynamic Logistics Alliance

This paper gives an analysis of related issues of emergency backup allocation of grid metering resources among provinces or cities in China, from the horizon of dynamic logistics alliance. First of all, on the basis of the background factors introduction, this article defines important connotation of grid metering resources and dynamic logistics alliance. Secondly, this article elaborates the structural function system of emergency backup allocation of grid metering resources among provinces or cities. After those above, this article analyzes the build paths of the structural function system.

Developing Educational Smart Grid Laboratory for the UAEU

The goal of this paper is to present the first stage of developing an educational laboratory to teach smart grid design and implementations for both under graduate and graduate levels. Hampden 180 simulator that represents conventional generation, transmission, and distribution power system is integrated with intelligent electronic devices and tied together in an architecture that provides reliable and fault-tolerant protection, control and monitoring. The upgraded laboratory will demonstrate high level of functionality and satisfying the design and operation objectives of smart grid metering, protection, control, monitoring and communication. Part 2 of this paper will discuss and present the implementation stage.

Analysis of the Impact Caused by Residential Users Distributed Photovoltaic Grid-Connected on Distribution Network

With more and more wide application of distributed power generation system, it is necessary to explore its impact on the power grid. The first residential user of distributed photovoltaic power generation system in China has recently connected to the power grid. A series of experiments were carried out by State grid metering center to detect status of the residential users system. The testing method of distributed photovoltaic power generation system and the results of field test are briefly introduced in this paper. Through the analysis of the test results, the characteristics of photovoltaic power generation system are discussed, in order to carry out further research of measurement technology.

A survey of metering practice on the British grid system

In an age when measuring devices of the highest precision are being produced, the bulk of quantitative information necessary to economic life is still determined by the less spectacular methods.The paper deals, mainly in retrospect, with the performance of Grid metering and mentions modifications which have been made as the result of operating experience over the past fifteen years. After a brief recapitulation of the commercial functions, comparative limits of error are discussed.The chief difference between Grid metering and other forms is the wide use of automatic summation and demand recording. A critical survey follows, of the various systems adopted, with a review of the difficulties encountered and the steps taken to overcome them. An account is given of the principles and methods of testing and maintenance.Changes in practice and design are described, with some remarks on the arrangements for recording performance and for summarizing meter readings for commercial and operational desiderata. Finally, a forecast is made of future developments.

Discussion on “Grid metering” before the Meter and Instrument Section, 2nd February, 1934

Discussion on “Grid metering” before the Meter and Instrument Section, 2nd February, 1934

Discussion on “Grid metering” before the Scottish Section, at Edinburgh, 13th March, 1934

Discussion on “Grid metering” before the Scottish Section, at Edinburgh, 13th March, 1934

The author's reply to the discussions on “Grid metering” at London, Edinburgh and Birmingham

The author's reply to the discussions on “Grid metering” at London, Edinburgh and Birmingham

Discussion on “Grid metering” before the South Midland Centre, at Birmingham, 9th April, 1934

Discussion on “Grid metering” before the South Midland Centre, at Birmingham, 9th April, 1934