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The technology is based on storing energy in a highly energetic [[plasma]], "electro-plasma," and distributing it throughout the ship via plasma conduits, called [[EPS Conduit|EPS conduits]]. EPS conduits usually start at a matter-antimatter reaction assembly, also called the [[warp core]], where [[matter]] is converted to energy, and extend to all areas of a ship. Plasma conduit power levels are regulated by [[Plasma coolant duct|plasma coolant ducts]], and monitored by [[Plasma Conversion Sensor|plasma conversion sensors]].
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[[Image:EPS.jpg|thumb|right|200px|An LCARS image of a secondary EPS System.]]
The '''electro-plasma system ''' (also called '''EPS for short''', "electro-plasma distribution network, " or "plasma grid") is the primary form of [[energy]] distribution on [[Federation]] [[starship|starships]] and [[space station]]. The technology is based on storing energy in a highly energetic [[plasma]], "electro-plasma," and distributing it throughout the ship via plasma conduits, called [[EPS Conduit|EPS conduits]]. EPS conduits usually start at a matter-antimatter reaction assembly, also called the [[warp core]], where [[matter]] is converted to energy, and extend to all areas of a ship. Plasma conduit power levels are regulated by plasma coolant ducts, and monitored by [[Plasma Conversion Sensor|plasma conversion sensors]].
On a starship the EPS conduits branch off from the [[Power Transfer Conduit|power transfer conduits]]. Because a space station doesn’t have [[Nacelle|warp nacelles]], and thus no need for power transfer conduits, the EPS conduits branch off right off an EPS hub.
Various [[EPS tap|EPS taps]] are placed on the conduits throughout the ship to enable other systems to access electro-plasma wherever it is needed. From the EPS taps, the energy is distributed through conventional electricity; however, this conversion often occurs deep inside the components of a subsystem. Some systems use [[Plasma Manifold|plasma distribution manifolds]] (or plasma manifolds, for short) to manage the power conversion level.
Electro-plasma can also be bled off into [[Plasma Canister|plasma canisters]] or a [[plasma infuser]] for mobile use as an energy source.
Typically a ship will have a primary and secondary EPS. This is a built in redundancy in case one of the systems fail. Another redundancy in the system is that this system can be powered from three different locations:
*The [[Impulse Engines|impulse drive]] system
*In times of emergency, the [[Fusion reactor|auxiliary fusion generators]].
The EPS system also has the ability to act as a step-down transformer, reducing the amount of energy for devices requiring a lower input.
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[[Category: Engineering]]
