SEL Communications Network Design

This project will further advance the UI Model Power Lab's Ethernet communication network capabilities by increasing the reliability and speed of data transfers between substations. The project will also focus on increasing the cyber-security of the network. Lastly, our group will compile several experiments that will teach University student how to configure SEL communication equipment in order to achieve a high level of performance.



Background

 * SEL is looking to advance the speeds and reliability of their Ethernet communication network technology. In addition to this, SEL is hopes to teach future Electrical and Computer Engineering students the methods in which to configure a communication network to achieve a high level of performance.

Deliverables

 * Documented, repeatable network relay settings/configurations.
 * Reliability & speed test procedures & performance.
 * Performance Comparisons vs other Networks.
 * Record of configuration: steps, difficulty, and setup time.
 * 3 Lab Experiments teaching fundamental relay configurations.
 * Client Status Report: biweekly email update and monthly phone meeting.

Specifications

 * In order to achieve a high-quality product outcome, our group will continually communicate with our client (SEL) as the project specifications evolve.


 * Project Specifications (As of 3/10/2015)
 * 100 % Data packets received (100% reliable)
 * 'X' Upload Speed
 * 'Y' Download Speed
 * Data packets travel fast enough to activate relays before infrastructure or life is damaged.
 * Cyber-Secure Network
 * Ethernet Network
 * RSTP 'Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol'
 * Ethernet data route optimization (data packets take fastest possible route)

Document Archive

 * Team Meeting Minutes
 * January 30th 2015
 * February 9th 2015
 * February 18th 2015
 * February 25th 2015
 * March 9th 2015