ACB (Air Circuit Breaker)

ACB Is Air Circuit Breaker.

 

Masterpact, reliability

Merlin Gerin latest technology has produced a new concept for the Power Circuit Breaker. With all the advantages of modular construction in polyester enclosure, Masterpact offers performance that is more than just meeting international standards. Masterpact has a high thermal resistance to enable the workings of the so-called Total Discrimination. This is to ensure continuity of service due to a power source in the event of disruption (short circuit), Masterpact would "suspend" disconnection, before all the circuit breaker on the bottom side cut off (trip). Thus, if such interference can only occur at one point, then the circuit breaker in that area alone is disconnected.

Masterpact, without treatment
Without treatment, Masterpact can be operated as many as 10,000 times on the 1600A. If it happens 2 times a day trip, then Masterpact to serve the plant for 13.7 years without treatment. Only by changing the contact point and the arc chutenya, Masterpact to operate 20,000 times on the 1600A.

Motor Contactors and Circuit Breakers

For this section, quite a lot of the items will be explained

Motor Starter
 

Control
- Manual: used when the starter motor is operated manually (on, off, done directly on the starter)
- Auto: used when necessary on, off can be done from somewhere else (remote control) and usually a separate starter motor fitted with a control panel (operation panel).

Association

1. Components: control functions, short circuit protection, overload protection and isolation into a single component (integrated).
2. Components: the control function carried out by contactors and other functions carried out by GV motor circuit breaker.
3. Component: control functions performed by the contactor, and overload protection function performed by a safety relay overload, while the short-circuit protection function and isolation with GV motor circuit breaker or circuit breaker type of MA.

Zelio Smart Relay

Zelio is a smart relay.

The purpose of creation of the Smart Relay :

1. To replace the logic and relay control circuit construction which is a direct installation.

2. With smart relay control circuit is built in software.

3. Smart Relay is designed for installation and maintenance of industrial electrical technicians who do not have to have a high electronics skills.

Advantage Smart Relay:

1. Very easy to implement and faster project implementation time.

2. Is flexible and very reliable.

3.Easy to modify (with software).

4. More economical than PLC for simple applications.

5. Require a shorter training time.

Soft Start and Inverter

With the Altivar inverter, induction motor can be adjusted in a wide range. Many applications not only require a wide range of rotation but also the stability of rotation of the desired reference value. To answer this need, it must be installed a control system.

Induction motor consists of two main parts, namely the stator and rotor. Stator is the part that does not move, consisting of layers of metal with grooves containing the coil-coil. Coil-coil is connected to 3 phase power source, to obtain a rotating magnetic field. The speed of rotating magnetic field depends on

number of stator poles and the frequency resources. This speed is called the synchronous speed, which is determined by the formula :

  Ns = 120 f
P

With Ns is the synchronous speed (rpm), f is frequency resources (Hz), and P is the number of stator poles.
 
The inverter is a device that can be used to convert the 3 phase power source into DC voltage which is then converted back to 3 phase power source with the appropriate frequency. This method can be used because it is known that induction motor synchronous speed is proportional to the frequency of its resources.

PLN has the resources of a constant frequency, which is 50 Hz. One effective way to produce a voltage with a frequency that can be regulated is by way of their own raises. For that we need a DC power source. This resource is derived from PLN's resources are rectified by the rectifier. Furthermore, these resources are filtered with filter DC to get DC power source that is more flat. Then through a series of switches (referred to as a bridge inverter) that can be controlled in such a way, those resources can be converted into 3 phase power source at the end of the load. By way of controlling the switching time of these switches using PWM signals (Pulse Width Modulation).

By using the inverter, it will be many technical advantages obtained when compared with other ways. Some benefits include: having a wider range of speeds, has some pattern to the relationship of voltage and frequency, has a facility designation meters, has a slope of acceleration and deceleration that can be set independently, compact, and more secure system.

Electrical interference and Causes

Light failure

● Electric Disturbance to be discussed are: electrical interference caused by currents and voltages, as is often the case in the operation of electric power.

● Electric Disturbance caused by the flow include :
- Over load current (load current), ie: more flows that occur within the electricity network due to, for example on the operation of the motor.
- Over current (over current / short circuit) : Flow with a value exceeding the rated value of equipment. Identifier value is: Ability Flow Conductivity (CRC) pelatan electricity.
- Leakage current (leakage current) : The current that flows into the earth or to other conductive parts. Leakage current can be caused by poor insulation.

● Electric Disturbance caused by stress include :
- Over Voltage (Voltage over): Surge Arrester.

The Difference Between Circuit Breaker, Switch and Fuse

● Circuit Breaker is :
Mechanical switch capable of connecting, flowing currents and decide on a normal circuit conditions and also able to connect, stream for a certain period and decide automatically flow to the abnormal circuit conditions, such as short-circuit conditions (PUIL Chapter-1.9).
● Switches / separator / isolator is :
Devices to separate or connect the circuit in a state of no or almost no load (PUIL Chapter-1.9).
● Fuse / safety fuse / fuse is :
Fusion devices with one or more devices that are specially designed and comparable to the open circuit where a safety fuse inserted and cut off the flow when the flow exceeds the value specified in the appropriate time (PUIL Chapter-1.9).

Dialogue Human - Machine

Which includes the category of tools that serve as media dialogue human with the tools / plant among others :

- Key Illumination
- Lamp Indications (Pilot Light)
- Push Button (Push Button)
- Selector (Selector Switch)
- Selector key (Key Selector)
- Cam Switches
- Switch Voltmeter (Voltmeter Cam Switch)
- Ammeter Switches (Cam Switch Ammeter)
- Switch Off-On
- Transfer Switches (Change Over Switch Cam)
- Switches multistep (multistep Cam Switch)
- Joystick
- Control Panel (Control Station)
- Beacon Tower Light and Illumination Segment
- Indicator Bank Diameter
- Trip Wire & Foot Switches
- Pendant

Detector and Sensor

- TYPE DETECTOR

In general, the detector is divided into 2 types :
- Detection by direct contact (touching the objects to be detected)
- Detection with no direct contact (no contact with the object to be detected)

Detector is included in the type DETECTION BY DIRECT CONTACT:
- Limit Switch
- Pressure Switch

Detector is included in the type DETECTION WITH NO CONTACT DIRECTLY:
- Photoelectric
- Proximity
- Ultrasonic

Limit Switch
Work based on the change in position of the actuator (Part in contact with the object being detected) that move the block contacts within the limit switches. Selection of type of actuator is adapted to the application, size, type and shape of the object to be detected.

Pressure Switch
Is a tool to maintain pressure at a certain limit (between PH boundary, with the lower limit PB). When the pressure reaches the value of PH (hence the switch will change state from On to Off) and if the pressure decreases and reaches the value of PB (the switch will change state from Off to On). The difference between the PH and PB is called Differential. There are 2 types of Pressure Switch :

Short Circuit Currents

>>> Short Circuit Current

Short-circuit current is:
More flows generated by the interference by ignoring impedance between points on different potential in normal service conditions.

PUIL 2000 (1.9) defines the short circuit current is:
Overcurrent caused by a very small impedance disturbance close to zero between the two active conductive under normal operating conditions different from the potential (short circuit current).

Surge Arrester

Solar voltage, often called spikes (nails) or transient generally occurs in most electricity network in the form of a very rapid increase in voltage. The occurrence of solar voltage can be caused by lightning or switching movement (switching-termination) of the contactor, circuit breaker, thiristor and switching capacitors. Voltage solar can cause damage to electrical equipment due to the pressure on component isolation far beyond the limits of the voltage.

ACB (Air Circuit Breaker)

ACB Is Air Circuit Breaker.

 

Masterpact, reliability

Merlin Gerin latest technology has produced a new concept for the Power Circuit Breaker. With all the advantages of modular construction in polyester enclosure, Masterpact offers performance that is more than just meeting international standards. Masterpact has a high thermal resistance to enable the workings of the so-called Total Discrimination. This is to ensure continuity of service due to a power source in the event of disruption (short circuit), Masterpact would "suspend" disconnection, before all the circuit breaker on the bottom side cut off (trip). Thus, if such interference can only occur at one point, then the circuit breaker in that area alone is disconnected.

Masterpact, without treatment
Without treatment, Masterpact can be operated as many as 10,000 times on the 1600A. If it happens 2 times a day trip, then Masterpact to serve the plant for 13.7 years without treatment. Only by changing the contact point and the arc chutenya, Masterpact to operate 20,000 times on the 1600A.

ELCB / RCCB (Residual Current Circuit Breaker)

How to secure the human and equipment?

Did you know that 30% of power disturbances on the installation is not caused by overload or short circuit, but due to disruption of isolation? Equipment and wiring insulation is bad, or used the wrong tool can cause damage to equipment (fire) and humans (death).

The risk of fire.
The main result of the interference current through the conductors or other equipment is not expected to receive a stream is an abnormal increase in temperature. High temperatures can cause damage to the cable or even a spark of fire in the material, then burned.

 

The risk of death

This occurs in humans and is also called "Electrocution". Electrocution is the flow of current to the human body, and very dangerous. Two current flow damage vital body functions : respiration and heart rate. The study states the risk scale based on two factors : the rated current and duration of contacts.

Type of protection provided by the device leakage current
Leakage current devices provide two kinds of security :

MCCB (Moulded Case Circuit Breaker)

MCCB is a medium voltage circuit breakers. In choosing a circuit breaker things to consider are:

- Characteristics of the system where the circuit breaker is installed.
- The need for continuity of service power source.
- The rules and standards in force protection. 
 
Characteristics of system

1. System voltage
   Operational voltage of the circuit breaker must be greater or equal to the minimum system voltage.
2. Frequency system
   Rated frequency of the circuit breaker harussesuai with system frequency. Merlin Gerin circuit breaker can operate at a frequency of 50 or 60 Hz. For applications at a frequency of 400 Hz please contact us.

MCB (Miniature Circuit Breaker)

MCB is an electrical circuit breaker equipment at an electric power system, which is able to open and close the electrical circuit in all conditions, including short circuit, according to the rating. Also on the normal stress condition or not normal. Miniature Circuit Breaker (MCB) in design with main functions to:

• Secure the cable against overload and short circuit current.
• Pass more current without heating.
• Open and close a circuit under rated current.