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Switchboard Closed Transition Return to Normal Power Source

06/21/2010 11:32 AM

I have two utility feeds from 1500kVA transformers that terminate in new switchboard with LVPCB

Also generator paralleling gear with 1200kVA worth of generator. The generators (3) sync up and parallel with each other and then terminate on new main switchboard.

The main question lies with a closed transition return from gen to utility. My concern that this isn't a switchgear but a switchboard. It has LVPCB's and I have rated the fault current for the combination of both services. The sources will sync up inside the gear for 100ms or less with a make before break scenario. I am also installing new relays for better control.

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Re: switchboard closed transition return to normal power source

06/21/2010 12:37 PM

Utility feed is through two different transformers that means these two infeeds to the switchboards cannot be paralled and further the generator(s) cannot be synchronized with both the utility infeeds at the same time since two different transformers get involved.

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Re: switchboard closed transition return to normal power source

06/21/2010 12:43 PM

I forgot to mention only 1 utility feed will be on at a time.

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Re: Switchboard Closed Transition Return to Normal Power Source

06/22/2010 8:12 AM

First of all, what is your question? What is the problem you are facing?

The Incoming LVPCBs (Low Voltage Power Circuit Breakers, I understand) need not be rated for the combined fault current of both the sources. They need to be rated for the fault current delivery capability of the respective source only.

But, the Panelboard bus bars MUST be rated for the combined fault current - both from the thermal withstand point of view as well as from the elctro-dynamic wthstand point of view.

Momentary paralleling should not be a problem in most cases. But, please ensure whether your local power supply authorities would permit you to do so. Particularly in Low Voltage, this is objected to by most authorities. Even in HT it needs a special permission from the authorities, involving a thorough review of the power and control schematics.

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