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Electrical installations have a very important role in buildings, since they provide an energy source for many appliances and building systems. In modern society, electric current is the fastest and most efficient method to deliver energy. However, the power of electricity also makes it dangerous when not used property, and electrical systems must be safe and reliable.
Buildings use plenty of equipment and devices that run with electricity. There are many types of electrical installations, but they must all meet two common requirements:The total current carried by an electrical circuit determines the conductor size. In turn, the wiring diameters of a circuit determine the conduit or raceway where it will be installed. During the electrical design process, engineers calculate wiring and conduit sizes for all the expected loads in a building. These circuits that power electrical appliances and equipment are called branch circuits.
Individual branch circuits are connected to distribution boards, where each of them is protected by a circuit breaker. In turn, distribution boards are powered by larger feeder circuits, which connect to the main electrical service equipment.
Our electrical engineers use Building Information Modeling (BIM) and advanced design software to optimize the layout of all building systems, including electrical installations. By reducing the total length of wire and conduit used in your building, we can reduce the total cost of your electrical systems.Magnetic protections may seem like a better option because they are faster, but this is not the case - each protection mechanism is suited for different applications. Devices like electric motors and lamps with ballasts have a brief inrush current when they activate, and the magnetic protection must not trip with this current. Instead, the magnetic protection must be calibrated for much higher currents, such as those found in short circuits and ground faults.
There are cases where a high current lasts longer than normal, indicating a fault. For example, an inrush current is normal when a motor starts, but an operating current above the motor’s nameplate value indicates an overload. In this case, a thermal protection device heats up and trips with the overload current. There are many types of protection devices, each designed for different applications. The following are some of the most common types found in residential and commercial buildings:Circuit breakers and other electrical protections are only reliable if they are suited for the application at hand. Using high-quality products is important, but their capacity can only be specified after a detailed electrical load calculation.
Every building is unique, and energy efficiency measures must be selected based on a careful analysis of each project. The same measure can achieve good results in one project and poor results in another. However, at Nearby Engineers New York Engineers we can propose the most effective measures while we design your building systems.