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SmartLVGrid Platform—Convergence of Legacy Low-Voltage Circuits toward the Smart Grid Paradigm

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  • R. Claudio S. Gomes

    (Electrical Engineering Department, High School Technology, University of the Amazon State, Manaus 69050-025, Brazil)

  • Carlos Costa

    (Electrical Engineering Faculty, Institute of Technology, Federal University of Pará, Belém 66075-110, Brazil)

  • Jose Silva

    (Mechatronic Department, Polytechnic High School, University of São Paulo, São Paulo 05508-900, Brazil)

  • Jose Sicchar

    (Electrical Engineering Department, High School Technology, University of the Amazon State, Manaus 69050-025, Brazil
    Control and Automation Engineering Department, High School Technology, University of the Amazon State, Manaus 69050-025, Brazil)

Abstract

The current electrical system is transitioning towards a new technological model called the smart grid. The transition duration between the traditional Electric Power System (EPS) and the full smart grid depends on well-designed strategic plans, implementing transition models that are as close to smart grids as possible, based on the processes and technological resources available at the time, but always considering their economic feasibility, without which no solution thrives. In this article, we present a method for convergence of the traditional power distribution grid to the smart grid paradigm by retrofitting the legacy circuits that compose this grid. Our results indicate that the application of such a method, through a distributed system platform with integrated technological resources added to the legacy infrastructure, converts these passive grids into intelligent circuits capable of supporting the implementation of a smart grid with a broad scope of functionalities. Based on a novel retrofitting strategy, the solution is free from the cost of replacing or significantly modifying the legacy infrastructure, as verified in deploying other currently available solutions.

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  • R. Claudio S. Gomes & Carlos Costa & Jose Silva & Jose Sicchar, 2019. "SmartLVGrid Platform—Convergence of Legacy Low-Voltage Circuits toward the Smart Grid Paradigm," Energies, MDPI, vol. 12(13), pages 1-23, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:12:y:2019:i:13:p:2590-:d:245828
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    1. Rubens A. Fernandes & Raimundo C. S. Gomes & Ozenir Dias & Celso Carvalho & Israel G. Torné & Jozias P. Oliveira & Carlos T. C. Júnior, 2022. "A Retrofit Strategy for Real-Time Monitoring of Building Electrical Circuits Based on the SmartLVGrid Metamodel," Energies, MDPI, vol. 15(23), pages 1-31, December.
    2. Rubens A. Fernandes & Raimundo C. S. Gomes & Carlos T. Costa & Celso Carvalho & Neilson L. Vilaça & Lennon B. F. Nascimento & Fabricio R. Seppe & Israel G. Torné & Heitor L. N. da Silva, 2023. "A Demand Forecasting Strategy Based on a Retrofit Architecture for Remote Monitoring of Legacy Building Circuits," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 15(14), pages 1-37, July.
    3. Rubens A. Fernandes & Raimundo C. S. Gomes & Ozenir Dias & Celso Carvalho, 2022. "A Novel Strategy for Smart Building Convergence Based on the SmartLVGrid Metamodel," Energies, MDPI, vol. 15(3), pages 1-26, January.

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