ABSTRACT
Facility power distribution systems are very diverse. This diversity stems from a variety of items. Design code changes have resulted in evolving distribution system requirements. Furthermore, the owners and operators of the facilities have a varied set of concerns (financial, capacity, safety, etc.) that are to be incorporated into a power distribution system's design. Finally, a designer's experience often dictates the level of complexity that a design may entail. This entry attempts to address some of the basic concerns of the facility power distribution system designer. It provides a brief technical background as well as some straightforward recommendations.
