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IEEE STANDARD
946-2004 - IEEE Recommended Practice for the Design of DC Auxiliary Power Systems for Generating Systems
Description: Guidance for the design of the dc auxiliary power systems for nuclear and non-nuclear power generating stations is provided by this recommended practice. The components of the dc auxiliary power system addressed by this recommended practice include lead-acid storage batteries, static battery chargers, and distribution equipment. Guidance for selecting the quantity and types of equipment, the equipment ratings, interconnections, instrumentation, control and protection is also provided.
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Working Group: WG_946 - DC System Design Working Group
Oversight Committee: PE/SB - Stationary Batteries Committee 
Sponsor: IEEE Power & Energy Society
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