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A modular power distribution system includes a three level approach to power distribution: a power module level, a transfer module level, and a distribution module level. At each level, the number of modules used can be varied based on the power requirements of the site. The power modules receive po

A modular power distribution system includes a three level approach to power distribution: a power module level, a transfer module level, and a distribution module level. At each level, the number of modules used can be varied based on the power requirements of the site. The power modules receive power from either a main, off-site generator (such as from an electric utility), or from an in-module backup generator. Additionally, the power, transfer, and distribution modules at each of the levels are arranged in a redundant topology, so that if any of the modules should fail, the remaining modules seamlessly assume the functions of the failing module.

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1. A multi-level modular power distribution system, including:a plurality of power modules each connected to receive power from an external source, the plurality of power modules including at least one alternate power module; a plurality of transfer modules, each of the transfer modules associated w

1. A multi-level modular power distribution system, including:a plurality of power modules each connected to receive power from an external source, the plurality of power modules including at least one alternate power module; a plurality of transfer modules, each of the transfer modules associated with and connected to a corresponding one of the power modules, and each of the plurality of transfer modules connected to the at least one alternate power module; and a plurality of power distribution modules for receiving power from the transfer modules and supplying the power to electrical loads of the power distribution system; wherein when one of the power modules fails, the transfer module corresponding to the failing power module switches to power from the alternate power module.