What is Current-Carrying Capacity? Explained!
Current-Carrying Capacity is usually heard when you need to wire a house or install appliances when you need to. But what does it mean when it comes to creating an electrical plan or using the right wire for electrical motors? When we use electrical...
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How Utilisation Categories Affect Equipment Selection
From an engineering standpoint, utilisation categories identify the kind of electrical loading and switching operation the device can accommodate. As opposed to presuming that all loads are alike, utilisation categories understand that: • Motor-driven loads produce high starting currents • Loads with resistance do...
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Advantages of Containerised Switchrooms
Containerised switchrooms are fast becoming a favored choice in many industries around Australia, and for good reason. These structures provide an alternative that is both convenient and efficient compared to the old-fashioned brick switchrooms. For those who have experienced the challenges that come with...
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Design Considerations for Containerised Switchrooms
The construction of a containerised switchroom involves more than simply installing the electrical equipment inside a shipping container. There are many considerations that need to be made in order to design a switch room safely, efficiently, and according to Australian standards. A good design...
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Utilisation Categories (IEC 60947): A Practical Guide for Australian Engineers
Utilisation categories define how demanding a switching task is. They are specified in IEC 60947 and classify loads based on their electrical behaviour during switching. They consider the type of load, how it operates, and the stress placed on contacts. Instead of focusing only...
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Containerised Switchrooms
A containerised switchroom is essentially an entirely complete electrical switchroom installed within a standard-sized container, usually either 20 or 40 feet in length. Rather than having to construct an entirely conventional switchroom using materials such as concrete or masonry, an entirely complete switchroom is...
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RTU – Why They Are Important for Remote Monitoring Systems?
An RTU is a compact computer that assists in controlling and monitoring equipment in factories and other large systems. It gathers information from equipment and reports it back to a control system. Hence, it is important to maintain seamless operations. What Does an RTU...
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