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    Direct current (DC) flows in one direction only and has a continuous, unchanging flow. It is produced by batteries and solar panels and used for short-range applications. Alternating current (AC) repeatedly changes direction like a pendulum and is delivered to homes and businesses. Power plants produce AC which can be transformed to higher or lower voltages for long distance transmission. Radial and rising distribution systems are used in high rise buildings, with the radial system dispersing power from a main panel to floors/zones and the rising system sending cables vertically to floors/zones for flexibility. The busbar distributes electricity from the power source to devices, while transformers change voltage levels for different systems and safety.

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    Direct current (DC) flows in one direction only and has a continuous, unchanging flow. It is produced by batteries and solar panels and used for short-range applications. Alternating current (AC) repeatedly changes direction like a pendulum and is delivered to homes and businesses. Power plants produce AC which can be transformed to higher or lower voltages for long distance transmission. Radial and rising distribution systems are used in high rise buildings, with the radial system dispersing power from a main panel to floors/zones and the rising system sending cables vertically to floors/zones for flexibility. The busbar distributes electricity from the power source to devices, while transformers change voltage levels for different systems and safety.

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    Direct current (DC) flows in one direction only and has a continuous, unchanging flow. It is produced by batteries and solar panels and used for short-range applications. Alternating current (AC) repeatedly changes direction like a pendulum and is delivered to homes and businesses. Power plants produce AC which can be transformed to higher or lower voltages for long distance transmission. Radial and rising distribution systems are used in high rise buildings, with the radial system dispersing power from a main panel to floors/zones and the rising system sending cables vertically to floors/zones for flexibility. The busbar distributes electricity from the power source to devices, while transformers change voltage levels for different systems and safety.

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    Direct current (DC) flows in one direction only and has a continuous, unchanging flow. It is produced by batteries and solar panels and used for short-range applications. Alternating current (AC) repeatedly changes direction like a pendulum and is delivered to homes and businesses. Power plants produce AC which can be transformed to higher or lower voltages for long distance transmission. Radial and rising distribution systems are used in high rise buildings, with the radial system dispersing power from a main panel to floors/zones and the rising system sending cables vertically to floors/zones for flexibility. The busbar distributes electricity from the power source to devices, while transformers change voltage levels for different systems and safety.

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    Differentiate Alternating and Direct Current

    Direct Current:
     Electric current only flows in one direction, following a straight line, in DC.
     DC can be produced using batteries, fuel cells, and solar panels, among other things.
     DC has an even, continuous flow of electricity. Over time, neither its strength nor its
    direction change.
     DC transmission over long distances is not very effective. Short-range applications or
    particular uses, such as powering remote equipment or underwater cables, are where it
    is most frequently used.

    Differentiate Alternating:
     In AC, the direction of the electric current repeatedly oscillates back and forth, just like
    a pendulum.
     The electricity delivered to our homes and places of business is AC. Our electrical
    sockets, lights and appliances are all powered by it.
     Power plants produce AC by converting other energy sources (such as coal, gas or wind)
    into electrical current.
     AC patterns are like waves. It frequently rises and falls while alternating between
    positive and negative values.
     For long distance gearbox, AC is better. Transformers make it easy to change the
    voltage to a higher or lower one, which allows it to travel through power lines
    effectively.

    Explain any two (2) types of electrical distribution system in high rise building.

    Radial Distribution System:


     In a radial distribution system, the main electrical service panel, which is typically found
    on the ground floor or in the basement, is where the power supply enters the building.
    Power is dispersed from the main panel to different floors and areas of the building via
    a number of feeders. Each feeder provides electricity to a particular zone or area of the
    building.

    Rising Distribution System:


     The main electrical service panel sends electrical cables to various floors or zones of the
    building via separate electrical risers, which are vertical conduits or channels. This
    system allows for flexibility and better load balancing by providing a dedicated power
    supply to each floor or area. Additionally, it makes it possible to isolate and address
    electrical problems on particular floors or zones without affecting the entire building.
    Explain the function of:
    i) Busbar
    ii) Transformer

    i. The busbar serves as the electrical system's equivalent of a sizable electrical highway.
    The distribution of electricity to various machines and equipment is its primary duty.
    Consider it as the point at which all the electrical wires converge. Busbars serve as
    points of connection, allowing electricity to move from the system's primary power
    source to various components. It makes sure that electricity gets to the right devices,
    like lights, machines, and appliances, so they can function properly.

    ii. Transformers can change the voltage of electricity, making it appear magical. It has two
    windings, which are coils of wire. Its main task is to convert the voltage of electrical
    energy from one level to another. Depending on the situation, it may, for example,
    increase the voltage or decrease the voltage. This is important because different
    systems and devices require different voltage levels to function effectively and safely.
    Before electricity from power plants or generators reaches homes, businesses and
    other locations where electrical equipment is used, transformers ensure that the
    voltage has been properly adjusted.

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