Project Edison: SMART-DC

B. J. Williamson, M. A. Redfern, R. K. Aggarwal, J. Allinson, C. Harris, P. Bowley, R. Hotchkiss

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Abstract

The War of the Currents has raged since the 1880s and has been revitalised with the move to widespread use of computers and communications, low energy LED lighting and renewable energy generators. Project Edison: SMARTDC is a demonstration project using a DC (Direct Current) smart supply network for ICT and lighting at the University of Bath, UK. A centralised AC/DC converter provides power through a low voltage distribution system to an array of computers and monitors which are part of the library's education support facilities. This bulk DC network provides a secure supply for individual computers and monitors together with several advantages for the AC power network.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2011 2nd IEEE PES International Conference and Exhibition on Innovative Smart Grid Technologies, ISGT Europe 2011
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2011
Event2011 2nd IEEE PES International Conference and Exhibition on Innovative Smart Grid Technologies, ISGT Europe 2011 - Manchester, United Kingdom
Duration: 5 Dec 20117 Dec 2011

Publication series

NameIEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Conference Europe

Conference

Conference2011 2nd IEEE PES International Conference and Exhibition on Innovative Smart Grid Technologies, ISGT Europe 2011
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityManchester
Period5/12/117/12/11

Keywords

  • Dc network
  • Demand offsetting
  • Intelligent demand management
  • Micro-generation
  • Smart grid

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