Advantages and disadvantages of AC and DC power

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What is the difference between AC and DC? What are the differences and advantages and disadvantages of AC and DC?

Direct current (DC) is electricity that flows in only one direction, from the negative terminal of the power source, through electrical devices, and back to the positive terminal of the power source.

Alternating current (AC) is electricity that flows in the reverse direction. That is, it has no polarity and constantly reverses direction.

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Properties of Alternating Current (AC)

1. Can be transmitted over long distances without power loss.

2. Can be converted to higher or lower voltages as needed using a transformer.

Properties of Direct Current (DC)

1. Electric current flows in the same direction.

2. Always has a positive voltage or emf.

3. Can store charge in cells or batteries.

Advantages of Alternating Current (AC)

1. Good for lighting systems.

2. Cost-effective and easy to produce. 3. Used for high-power appliances. 4. Used in welding machines. 5. Used in almost all types of electrical equipment and devices.

Benefits of Direct Current (DC)

1. Used for plating various metals. 2. Used in chemical experiments. 3. Used for welding and cutting steel sheets. 4. Magnetizing steel. 5. Used for charging batteries. 6. Used in electronic circuits. 7. Used for travel power, such as flashlights.

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What's the difference between AC and DC?

To charge your phone or computer using household power, you'll need an adapter to convert alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC).

What is the difference between AC and DC power? We may see some cases where both use AC power but require an adapter. This does not mean that the electrical appliance is a DC system, but rather that the voltage required is different.

Direct Current and Alternating Current in Solar Cells

The Differences and Pros and Cons of AC-DC Power

One way to tell is to look at the electrical appliance label. If it has a Hertz (Hz) rating, such as 50Hz or 60Hz, it's an AC appliance, as DC systems don't have this frequency.

AC power typically has a high voltage. For example, our home electricity is 220V, which is considered relatively low. Sometimes, if you see it in the suburbs with large utility poles, it can have voltages in the tens of thousands. Because long-distance electrical connections with high voltages eliminate the need for large wires, this can save costs.

In DC electrical systems, the voltage is low, such as 12V, 24V, or 48V. If it doesn't exceed approximately 30V, it's usually harmless to the human body. Larger systems, however, use higher voltages, such as 300-600V. Installation requires a skilled technician, as high-voltage DC currents are extremely dangerous.

In small solar cell systems, we typically use low voltages, such as 12V and 24V, for the same amount of electrical power consumption. But using a low voltage means that these electrical appliances will consume more current or Ampere instead. As a result, these electrical devices must be able to handle higher currents, making them more expensive. Or, designing a system that uses a low voltage will increase the price of these devices.

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