Efficiency of AC and DC Power Distribution in Data Centers

This course presents a detailed quantitative efficiency comparison between the most efficient DC and AC power distribution methods, including an analysis of the effects of power distribution efficiency on the cooling power requirement and on total electrical consumption. The latest high-efficiency AC and DC power distribution architectures are shown to have virtually the same efficiency, suggesting that a move to a DC-based architecture is unwarranted on the basis of efficiency.
At the end of this course, you will be able to: • Define the two highest efficiency power distribution options • Describe the overall efficiency of the power path • Describe the overall impact of data center power consumption • Review the options of the AC vs. DC efficiency calculator