Data Compression and Noise Reduction in Smart Grid Using Discrete Wavelet Transform

This paper proposed wavelet-based design using Discrete Wavelet Transform to compress smart grid electrical signals and to reduce noise. For the Smart Grid's smooth functioning, the power signal must be monitored, and proper actions must be taken quickly for any abnormality. The compressed data takes less time to communicate the disturbances. The proposed design is tested for the phasor measurement unit, which monitors and records the status of the smart grid hence circulating extensive data to utilities, control centers, etc. It is also tested for load voltage data. Effective data compression can reduce the cost of data storage and transmission. Noise dramatically affects the effectiveness of the techniques detecting the disturbances. Hence data compression and denoising the data with minimum distortion is essential. The proposed design is simpler as it uses fewer filters and less number of decomposition level as compared to the existing design. Simulation results show that compression ratio and signal-to-noise ratios are increased as compared to existing design.