Channel Model and Measurement Methods for 10-kV Medium-Voltage Power Lines

Based on the typical topology and physical properties of a 10-kV power network, this paper first proposes a linear time-variant filter with additive noise to be the general channel model which takes into account the main problems that interfere with communications. Then it discusses the corresponding measurement methods. Next, for the first time in the related research area, the electrical loop wire was applied for the measurement of amplitude and phase responses of the transfer function H(f), which provides a better way to solve the problem of obtaining the phase response if the power line is relatively long. Also, the multitones method for the narrow-band fading measurement is put forward. Finally, it is concluded that moving the calibration reference plane of the network analyzer to a proper position improves the measurements efficiency and accuracy and these methods can be referred to in the 10-kV power-line channel study

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