main switchboards

Electrical Switchboards – Overcurrent protection – overload, short circuit, discrimination and cascading Overcurrent Protection Overcurrent protection comes under two main categories, Overload protection and short circuit protection. Overload protection Overload protection aims to protect conductors from the thermal effects of passing more current than...

Main switchboards are the heart of electrical supply to buildings and infrastructure, so it’s critical to specify one that’s fit-for-purpose, Standards compliant, and tested to perform. Main switchboards are commonly found in large buildings, industrial facilities, and commercial establishments where there is a substantial...

Discrimination & Selectivity Studies What is a discrimination study? A discrimination study in an electrical system is an analysis aimed at ensuring that protective devices (such as circuit breakers, fuses, and protection relays) operate in a coordinated manner. The main objective of this engineering...