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CHAPTER 2A
ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEMS
CONTENTS
Page
INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................ 2A-1
GENERAL............................................................................................................................ 2A-1
DC POWER.......................................................................................................................... 2A-2
Batteries......................................................................................................................... 2A-2
Generators ..................................................................................................................... 2A-4
Circuit Components ...................................................................................................... 2A-5
Distribution ................................................................................................................. 2A-14
Ground Power ............................................................................................................. 2A-17
AC POWER........................................................................................................................ 2A-17
Inverters....................................................................................................................... 2A-17
Controls....................................................................................................................... 2A-18
Indicators..................................................................................................................... 2A-20
Operation..................................................................................................................... 2A-20
Emergency Modes ...................................................................................................... 2A-21
Emergency Battery System......................................................................................... 2A-21
QUESTIONS ...................................................................................................................... 2A-24
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