Theoretical analysis on the protection properties against electric shock of low voltage DC distribution system with different grounding types
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Abstract:
The low voltage direct current(LVDC)distribution system has great potential and advantage to be applied to conventional areas, such as residential house, due to its characteristics of energy conservation and being eco-friendly, but there is no existing standard specifications to guide its application in practice to ensure the electrical safety of this system. The protection against electric shock is a key indicator of electric safety, but the effect of electric shocks on AC and DC are different. Refer to the international standard IEC60479-1 and analytical method in AC system, the protection against electric shock between DC 750, 400, 300, 220 V and AC 220 V systems are compared and analyzed based on ideal DC source model. It demonstrates that the negative grounded TT & TN DC distribution system has significant advantages over the traditional AC system, and the safety voltages are given, which could be a reference to develop the normative guidance for the application of LVDC in practical application.
