Here at Network Power Connections, we take a look at switchgear and the components needed to make it work.
A power surge can cause an excessive amount of damage in an electrical system, affecting vital components as the current passes through.
Larger than a switchboard and panel board, switchgear is designed to prevent damage and overheating, aiming to defend equipment from surplus electrical current.
High Voltage Switchgear also continually monitors the circuits and provides data on a control panel.
In an electrical fault, effective switchgear will trigger, automatically interrupting the flow of power and protecting the electrical systems from damage.
They fulfil a common need: controlling, protecting, and isolating power systems, including devices to regulate a power system and circuit breakers.
Switchgear is a combination of the following:
● Switches – an electrical component that can disconnect or connect the conducting path in an electrical circuit.
● Fuses – a strip of wire that melts and breaks an electric circuit if the current exceeds a safe level.
● Isolators – Isolator switches are offload devices, meaning that the requisite part of the circuit is only isolated after the current has been stopped.
● Relays – switches that open and close circuits electro mechanically or electronically
● Circuit Breakers – protects an electrical circuit from damage caused by an overcurrent or short circuit.
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