Document Type
Article
Publication Date
12-1-2020
Department
Department of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics
Abstract
The use of Internet-connected devices at homes has increased to monitor energy consumption. Furthermore, renewable energy sources have also increased, reducing electricity bills. However, the high cost of the equipment limits the use of these technologies. This paper presents a low-cost secured-distributed Internet of Things (IoT) system to monitor and control devices connected in a polygeneration microgrid, as a combined power system for local loads with renewable sources. The proposed mechanism includes a Wireless Sensor Actuator Networked Control System that links network nodes using the IEEE 802.15.4 standard. The Internet communication enables the monitor and control of devices using a mobile application to increase the efficiency. In addition, security mechanisms are implemented at several levels including the authentication, encryption, and decryption of the transmitted data. Furthermore, a firewall and a network intrusion detection-and-prevention program are implemented to increase the system protection against cyber-attack. The feasibility of the proposed solution was demonstrated using a DC microgrid test bench consisting of a diverse range of renewable energy sources and loads.
Publication Title
Applied Sciences (Switzerland)
Recommended Citation
Martínez-Martínez, J.,
Aponte-Roa, D.,
Vergara-Laurens, I.,
&
Weaver, W.
(2020).
A low-cost secure iot mechanism for monitoring and controlling polygeneration microgrids.
Applied Sciences (Switzerland),
10(23), 1-14.
http://doi.org/10.3390/app10238354
Retrieved from: https://digitalcommons.mtu.edu/michigantech-p/14345
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