Recommended practices for the design of dc power systems for stationary applications are provided in this document. The components of the dc power system addressed by this document include lead-acid and nickel-cadmium storage batteries, static battery chargers, and distribution equipment. Guidance in selecting the quantity and types of equipment, the equipment ratings, interconnections, instrumentation and protection is also provided. This recommendation is applicable for power generation, substation, and telecommunication applications.
- Sponsor Committee
- PE/ESSB - Energy Storage & Stationary Battery Committee
Learn More - Status
- Active Standard
- PAR Approval
- 2015-03-26
- Superseding
- 946-2004
- Board Approval
- 2020-01-30
- History
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- Published:
- 2020-09-23
Working Group Details
- Society
- IEEE Power and Energy Society
Learn More - Sponsor Committee
- PE/ESSB - Energy Storage & Stationary Battery Committee
Learn More - Working Group
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WG_946 - DC System Design Working Group
Learn More - IEEE Program Manager
- Michael Kipness
Contact - Working Group Chair
- Haissam Nasrat
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946-2004
IEEE Recommended Practice for the Design of DC Auxiliary Power Systems for Generating Systems
Revision of IEEE Std 946-1992. 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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