WSEAS Transactions on Circuits and Systems
Print ISSN: 1109-2734, E-ISSN: 2224-266X
Volume 25, 2026
Design and Analysis of a Stand-alone 5G Private Network for Rheinhafen-Dampfkraftwerk Karlsruhe Power Generation Plant
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Abstract: This paper presents the design and technical analysis of a private 5G network for Rheinhafen-
Dampfkraftwerk Karlsruhe power plant, integrating mid-band (N78, 3.6 GHz) and millimeter-wave (26.5
GHz) frequencies in a Stand-alone Non-Public Network (SNPN) architecture. We evaluate backhauling
options, link budget, bandwidth allocation, and radio dimensioning to guarantee reliable low-latency
communications for critical industrial applications including SCADA, IoT sensors, and 4K video
monitoring. Capacity analysis estimates peak traffic exceeding 1 Gbps, addressed through one N78 macro
node for wide-area coverage and four 26.5 GHz micro nodes for high-density areas. Operational costs
are compared using TU Dortmund Campusnetzplaner tool. The proposed configuration demonstrates
technical feasibility and scalability for industrial private 5G networks, ensuring high reliability and
readiness for future digitalization in power generation facilities.
Keywords:
5G mobile communication, Digital transformation, Millimeter wave propagation, Low
latency communication, Power distribution networks, Power generation economics, SCADA systems, Ultra wideband communication, Ultra reliable low latency communication, Wireless networks
Pages: 10-24
DOI: 10.37394/23201.2026.25.2