Ch. 10 * (Power Distribution) Flashcards
Matching waveforms
“In phase”
Ohm’s law
V = IR
V =
Voltage in volts
I =
Current in amperes
R =
Resistance in ohms
Inductive reactance
Magnetic field
Capacitive reactance
Electric field
Voltage and current in phase
Resistive load
Current lags voltage
Inductive circuit
Current leads voltage
Capacitive load
Power bill =
$99
Watt-Hours
Watts X 24 hours X 365 days
1 Watt = ___ BTU/hour
3.413
AWG sizing system has become generally accepted ___
Worldwide
AWG sizes represent ___
Number of steps involved in wire drawing process
AWG size range
36 - 4/0
Conductor sizes larger than 4/0
Circular Mils
Solid-state equipment generally cause ___
Harmonics
Swell
Increase
Lag
Decrease
The N in N+1 = ___
Need
Voltage regulators adjust ___
Line voltage
Rectifier
Battery charger
Types of battery cells
Except “zinc oxide”
Battery room considerations
Avoid direct sunlight
Avoid heating/cooling
Near eyewash facility
Battery clearance
3.28’
Optimal battery temperature
77°
Cell of choice for communications
Lead-calcium
Most common alkaline cell
NiCd
Cells can be connected in parallel up to ___ times
5
Batteries (def.)
Store energy and chemical form
Aluminum and copper
Don’t mix
Low voltage disconnect (LVD)
Disconnects battery
Nominal voltage for telcom in the U.S.
-48v
Motor generator
Utility
Engine generator
Fuel powered
Harmonic filter
Reduces voltage
Voltage regulator
Adjust voltage
Best ‘K’ rating for data center
K-20
K rating =
Transformer’s ability to dissipate heat
What causes harmonics
Solid-state equipment
Transients surge
Rapid increase
Increase in voltage
Swell
Decrease in voltage
Sag
Horsepower =
Unit of measure for mechanical power
12,000 BTU
1 ton of air conditioning
Ohm’s law formula applies to ___
Direct Current (DC)
Distribution system
Delivery of electricity from utility to customer
With DC power, a ___ drop is allowable
1 V
Available voltages depend on ___
Type of transformer
Shielded isolation transformers
20%
It is ___ that voice and data equipment utilize Isolated Grounds
Not recommended
Output of backup UPS supplies bypass circuit to primary UPS
Isolated redundant
Formula to calculate power in W
Not VR
Not I/R squared
Difference between real power (in watts) and apparent power (in volt-amperes)
Inductance and capacitance
Conducted coupling affects
Output/input signal lines and utility/premises electrical power distribution
Electric shock can cause ___
Injury and death