Title :
The introduction of switched mode power-a change of culture
Author_Institution :
British Telecom UK, London, UK
Abstract :
The operational effects and experience are described of introducing switched mode power supplies, the BT Rectifier No. 160, within British Telecom over the first five years. The cultural and operational problems that occurred and their solutions are explained, as well as the changes necessary with regard to repairs, spares, and buffer stock holdings in order to meet the overall reliability requirements of the power system.<>
Keywords :
reliability; switched mode power supplies; telecommunication services; telecommunication systems; British Telecom; buffer stock holdings; reliability; repairs; spares; switched mode power supplies; Aluminum; Batteries; Cable TV; Costs; Power system reliability; Rectifiers; Switched-mode power supply; Telecommunication control; Telecommunication switching; Thyristors;
Conference_Titel :
Telecommunications Energy Conference, 1990. INTELEC '90., 12th International
Conference_Location :
Orlando, FL, USA
DOI :
10.1109/INTLEC.1990.171228
