A survey of smart grid architectures, applications, benefits and standardization. (December 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Nafi, Nazmus S.; Ahmed, Khandakar; Gregory, Mark A.; Datta, Manoj
• Is Part Of: Journal of network and computer applications. Volume 76(2016)
• Page Start: 23
• Page End: 36
• Publication Date: 2016-12
• Subjects: Telecommunications -- Smart Grid -- Standards -- Survey -- Smart grid application; Microcomputers -- Periodicals; Computer networks -- Periodicals; Application software -- Periodicals; Micro-ordinateurs -- Périodiques; Réseaux d'ordinateurs -- Périodiques; Logiciels d'application -- Périodiques; Application software; Computer networks; Microcomputers; Periodicals; 004.05; 004
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jnca.2016.10.003
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1084-8045

Abstract

Abstract: The successful transformation of conventional power grids into Smart Grids (SG) will require robust and scalable communication network infrastructure. The SGs will facilitate bidirectional electricity flow, advanced load management, a self-healing protection mechanism and advanced monitoring capabilities to make the power system more energy efficient and reliable. In this paper SG communication network architectures, standardization efforts and details of potential SG applications are identified. The future deployment of real-time or near-real-time SG applications is dependent on the introduction of a SG compatible communication system that includes a communication protocol for cross-domain traffic flows within the SG. This paper identifies the challenges within the cross-functional domains of the power and communication systems that current research aims to overcome. The status of SG related machine to machine communication system design is described and recommendations are provided for diverse new and innovative traffic features.