DocumentCode
234237
Title
DC distribution systems — An overview
Author
Prabhala, V.A.K. ; Baddipadiga, Bhanu Prashant ; Ferdowsi, M.
Author_Institution
Electr. Eng. Dept., Missouri S&T, Rolla, MO, USA
fYear
2014
fDate
19-22 Oct. 2014
Firstpage
307
Lastpage
312
Abstract
This paper examines the existing and future dc distribution systems which has wide range of applications in data centers, telecommunication systems, residential homes, space crafts, electric vehicles, and aircrafts. The advantages and disadvantages of a dc distribution system are compared against their ac counterpart. Several dc distribution architectures are presented. Dc distribution systems are discussed from the cost, reliability, efficiency, and safety standpoints.
Keywords
electrical safety; power distribution reliability; DC distribution systems; aircrafts; data centers; electric vehicles; power distribution cost; power distribution efficiency; power distribution reliability; power distribution safety; residential homes; space crafts; telecommunication systems; Batteries; Power system reliability; Reliability; Renewable energy sources; Safety; Servers;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Renewable Energy Research and Application (ICRERA), 2014 International Conference on
Conference_Location
Milwaukee, WI
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/ICRERA.2014.7016575
Filename
7016575
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