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Category 'Low Voltage' - Technical Articles

The “Low voltage” category is dedicated to technical articles about low voltage, up to 1000 V. This includes topics such as low voltage switchgear and its equipment (circuit breakers, disconnectors, relays, auxiliary transformers, contactors, terminals, etc.), as well as testing and commissioning of LV assemblies. Special attention is given to troubleshooting problems with LV equipment, such as electric motors, PLCs, schematics, etc.

Low Voltage

How to design the power supply for data centres and airports while megawatts of loads rise fast

The first choice for service and distribution voltage is almost always 480 volts. Why is that? Well, it’s because it’s traditional, it has a safe design and specifications are already written around 480 V. UPS and backup aggregate equipment are…...

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Dec 26, 2022 | By

How to design the power supply in data centers and airports while megawatts of loads rise fast
Low Voltage

Failure cases of LV/MV electrical equipment and what should have been done (to avoid them)

Generally, the useful life of power system components heavily depends upon the level of care given to them and their duty cycles. For example, a circuit breaker on mainly switching duty can last 40 to max. 50 years. The majority…...

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Dec 19, 2022 | By

Failure cases of LV/MV electrical equipment and what should have been done (to avoid them)
Low Voltage

Inside the Modern Digital Low Voltage Switchgear: Devices and Communications

Low voltage switchgear is one of the significant pieces of equipment utilized for power distribution in electrical systems of all types of process and chemical plants. There is a migration from conventional low-voltage switchgear to the current digital version due…...

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Dec 12, 2022 | By

Inside the Modern Digital Low Voltage Switchgear: Devices and Communications
Cables

Voltage Drop Analysis and Calculation Essentials (MS Excel Sheet Bonus)

A voltage drop is the total amount of voltage loss that happens through all or part of an electric circuit due to impedance and other factors. The more the voltage drops in the system, the more negative impacts will likely…...

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Nov 28, 2022 | By

Voltage Drop Analysis and Calculation Essentials (MS Excel Sheet Bonus)
Energy and Power

Learn how to interpret and design single-line diagrams (SLD) for complex projects

A complex project comprises loads ranging from small loads such as sockets and lights to higher loads like Air Handling Units (AHUs), Fan Coil Units (FCUs), motor pumps, and other high motor-driven loads. Loads connected to the project are gathered…...

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Oct 31, 2022 | By

Learn how to interpret and design single-line diagrams (SLD) for complex projects
Energy and Power

Ten biggest mistakes and misconceptions in the design of low voltage distribution systems

To provide the end user with a safe, effective, and reliable solution, a designer must steer clear of numerous blunders and misconceptions when creating a low voltage distribution design. Although there are many misconceptions about electrical designs, the ones I’ll…...

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Oct 03, 2022 | By

Ten biggest mistakes and misconceptions in the design of low voltage distribution systems
Low Voltage

The art of a low voltage switchgear design: The case study and practical experience

LV panels are metal-enclosed switchgear that provides a three-phase power distribution to supply electric power at voltages up to 1000 volts, current up to 10000 amps, and a frequency of 50HZ or 60HZ. LV panels are always connected at the…...

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Sep 19, 2022 | By

The art of a low voltage switchgear design: The case study and practical experience
Energy and Power

Inside the capacitor bank panel: Power factor correction, calculation and schematics

Various calculations must be performed during the electrical design stages of any project to deliver a safe electrical system for the end user. One of the essential things that must be taken into account after calculating the total and demand…...

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Aug 22, 2022 | By

Inside the capacitor bank: Power factor correction, circuits, calculation and schematics
Electric Motor

Main and auxiliary circuit diagrams of switching pole-changing three-phase motors

This technical article is dedicated to the main and auxiliary circuit diagrams of switching three-phase motors. We’ll now discuss a little more complicated schematics than the previous article. We’ll cover seven schematics of switching pole-changing three-phase induction motors with one…...

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May 23, 2022 | By

Main and auxiliary circuit diagrams of switching pole-changing three-phase motors
Energy and Power

Learn what is inside a modern ATS panel and how to analyze the circuit diagrams

One of the ways to mitigate a successive transfer of power in case of loss of supply, power outage, or scheduled maintenance is the use of a transfer switch. The transfer switch is an electrical device that transfers power from…...

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Mar 07, 2022 | By

Learn what is inside the modern ATS panel and how to analyze the circuit diagrams


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