Power Quality in DC Power Distribution Systems and Microgrids

Stephen Whaite, Brandon Grainger and Alexis Kwasinski
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Stephen Whaite: The Center for Energy, Swanson School of Engineering, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15261, USA
Brandon Grainger: The Center for Energy, Swanson School of Engineering, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15261, USA
Alexis Kwasinski: The Center for Energy, Swanson School of Engineering, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15261, USA

Energies, 2015, vol. 8, issue 5, 1-22

Abstract: This review paper discusses power quality considerations for direct current (DC) electric power distribution systems, particularly DC microgrids. First, four selected sample DC architectures are discussed to provide motivation for the consideration of power quality in DC systems. Second, a brief overview of power quality challenges in conventional alternating current (AC) distribution systems is given to establish the field of power quality. Finally, a survey of literature addressing power quality issues in DC systems is presented, and necessary power quality considerations in DC distribution system design and operation are discussed.

Keywords: power quality; DC distribution; DC microgrid; inrush current; grounding; DC architectures; datacenter; residential power systems; telecommunication power management (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2015
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