Federated Learning for Optimized Resource Allocation in Power Line
Communication Systems
Abstract
This paper introduces a novel resource allocation algorithm,
Priority-Aware Federated Resource Allocation (PAFRA), tailored for Power
Line Communication (PLC) systems. Utilizing a federated learning
framework, PAFRA optimizes the distribution of limited spectrum
resources among multiple nodes within a residential environment. The
algorithm employs a priority-based time slot allocation to manage
subchannel conflicts and uses a Double Deep Q-Network (DDQN) for local
training at each node, incorporating state, action, and reward
configurations to refine transmission power and subchannel selections.
Extensive simulations demonstrate that PAFRA significantly enhances
system throughput across various Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) levels,
outperforming existing adaptive resource allocation strategies and
random allocation methods. The findings highlight PAFRA’s ability to
achieve superior performance in dynamic PLC environments, illustrating
its potential to optimize network efficiency while adhering to strict
regulatory emission standards.