Structuring of Electricity Distributive Lines for Transmission of Broadband Telecommunication Signals

Abstract

Problems that power line communication (PLC) technology is faced to are different classes and types of conductors used for construction of medium and low voltage networks (non-insulated conductors, underground cables, aerial bundled conductors, semi-insulated conductors). These problems complicate unified implementation and installation of PLC equipment. Characteristics of respectable types of power lines and topologies in operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina's electricity distribution networks analysis are presented in paper. Certain measurements of characteristics and QoS parameters of Low Voltage (LV) lines, when are used as broadband communication channel are suggested. Results of suggested measurements, discussed in this paper, will contribute to develop the strategy for applicability of Low Voltage networks of Electricity Distribution Companies in Bosnia and Herzegovina (B&H), to provide telecom broadband services.