Power line communication (PLC) is considered one of the possible communication technologies for applications in the field of smart metering, smart substations, smart homes, and recently for the management of renewable resources or micro grid control. This article deals with the use of PLC technology to determine the technical condition of the cable. This coefficient can help distribution system operators (DSO) to assess the condition of their cable routes. In this way, possible cable breakdowns and subsequent power outages can be prevented. The resulting methodology for calculating the coefficient is presented in two specific examples of routes, in which a significant benefit for DSO's can be found.

Department of Electrical Power Engineering Brno University of Technology Technicka 12 61600 Brno Czech Republic

Department of Telecommunications Brno University of Technology Technicka 12 61600 Brno Czech Republic

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