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How Electrical Conductivity and Temperature-rise Limitations Impact LV Switchboards

August 27, 2018 admin electrical conductivity constraints, electrical switchboard, IEC 61439, IEC 61439 Blog Series, Low Voltage Switchboard, Panel builders, Power Distribution and Management

Credit to Author: Pascal Lepretre| Date: Mon, 27 Aug 2018 13:00:27 +0000

The first post in this series explained why following IEC 61439 ensures quality switchboards, panels and assemblies. In short, adhering to the standard means that everything in an assembly works… Read more »

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With IEC 61439, Assure Thermal Stability and Reliability in Low Voltage Electric Switchboards

July 10, 2018 admin IEC 61439, IEC 61439 Blog Series, low voltage, Low Voltage Switchboard, Power Distribution and Management

Credit to Author: Pascal Lepretre| Date: Tue, 10 Jul 2018 12:00:52 +0000

As detailed in the first post in this series, the main reason for following IEC 61439 is that doing so ensures quality of low voltage electric switchboards, panels and assemblies…. Read more »

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Ensure Short Circuit Withstand Strength in Low Voltage Electric Switchboards

June 28, 2018 admin electrical switchboard, IEC 61439, IEC 61439 Blog Series, Low Voltage Switchboard, Power Distribution and Management, short circuit

Credit to Author: Pascal Lepretre| Date: Thu, 28 Jun 2018 12:30:57 +0000

The initial post in this series covered the reasons behind IEC 61439, which when followed ensures the quality of low voltage electric switchboards. Other posts how shown how the standard… Read more »

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IEC 61439: Ensure Insulating Material Properties To Protect Electrical Panels

June 20, 2018 admin arc flash, electrical panels, Energy Regulations, IEC 61439, IEC 61439 Blog Series, Power Distribution and Management

Credit to Author: Pascal Lepretre| Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2018 13:00:30 +0000

My first post in this series covered why IEC 61439 was introduced, the second detailed why it’s important to respect the rated current for devices and the third discussed reasons to satisfy clearances… Read more »

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Power Distribution System Characteristics: Up to 630A

May 23, 2018 admin busbars, eGuide, IEC 61439, Low Voltage Switchboard, Panel builders, Power Distribution and Management, power distribution systems, pre-fabricated busbars

Credit to Author: Petre Butu| Date: Wed, 23 May 2018 13:00:21 +0000

For panel builders, understanding how to build an electrical power distribution system is important. As noted in the introductory article, this can be done by following IEC 61439 or an… Read more »

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IEC 61439: Rated current of Electrical Panel and Switchboard Protection Devices

May 23, 2018 admin electrical panels, electrical safety, electrical switchboard, IEC 61439, IEC 61439 Blog Series, LV switchgear in India, Power Distribution and Management, rated current

Credit to Author: Pascal Lepretre| Date: Wed, 23 May 2018 13:00:20 +0000

My first post went over the reasons behind the introduction of IEC 61439 and how following it can help specifiers get the outcome they want and avoid the undesirable ones…. Read more »

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Avoid the Wrong Type of Electrical Fireworks with IEC 61439

May 10, 2018 admin defective electrical circuit, electrical faults, electrical fire, electrical panels, electrical safety, IEC 61439, IEC 61439 Blog Series, Lowe Voltage Switchgear, LV switchgear in India, Power Management, switchboards

Credit to Author: Pascal Lepretre| Date: Thu, 10 May 2018 13:00:22 +0000

Companies and organization like to be noticed when they do something right. But, nobody wants to gain attention because something went wrong. An example was a government-backed show in India… Read more »

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Power Distribution System Characteristics: Introduction

May 9, 2018 admin busbars, eGuide, Energy Regulations, IEC 61439, Low Voltage Switchboard, Panel builders, power distribution systems, Power Management

Credit to Author: Petre Butu| Date: Wed, 09 May 2018 13:00:58 +0000

For panel builders, understanding how to distribute electrical power is important. Get that right and everything works as expected. But, if current, frequency, or operating temperature is not properly accounted… Read more »

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