Busduct System

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Common Application of Busduct

Transformer to Switchboard

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Common Application of Busduct

Horizontal Plug-in Busduct
Large Scale Factory, e.g. HAECO

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Common Application of Busduct

Vertical Plug-in Riser
Typical Comm., Ind., Res. in HK

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Common Application of Busduct

Switchboard to Switchboard
Example: Main Sw Bd to A/C Plant

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Basic Construction of Busduct

Sandwich type construction
Less space requirement
Improve heat dissipation
Reduce temperature rise
Higher current rating available
Various IP rating available

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High Grade Copper Busbar

High conductivity copper
Silver plated over full length, enhance low
contact resistance and high conductivity
Thickness of copper bar = 6.3 mm
Rectangular design enhance heat dissipation

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Temperature Rise
Sandwich construction and high conductivity
copper busbar temp.rise less than 55oC at
full load

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Busbar Insulation
2 layers 0.2mm Mylar insulation
(IEC requires 1 layer)
Excellent dielectric properties
0.1mm Mylar can withstand 7000V
Class B insulation (130oC)

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Integral Ground Bus

1.6mm Aluminum enclosure
as ground bus
50% continuous capacity
Lower ground impedance
Comply with international
requirement, UL, IEC, IEE
wiring regulation

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EZ Joint Pak
Schneider Patten Design
Single bolt connection
Double head
Visible tighten torque
Belleville washer
Tighten torque = 105N-m (70
lb-ft)

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EZ Joint Pak
Electroplated surface reduce
contact resistance
Each joint pak allows 3 mm
adjustment for thermal
expansion
Reduce installation time and
equipment
Improve reliability

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Product Range
Feeder, Riser , Plug-in
Common Rating 200A-600A & 800A-5000A
Rated Voltage = 600V
IP rating:
Feeder : IP40, IP41, IP54, IP65, IP66
Plug-in / Riser : IP40, IP54

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Common Fitting
Elbows
Standard 90o

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Common Fitting
Elbows
Other shape available upon request e.g.
Double elbows, Offset, Elbow + flanged end

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Common Fitting
Flanged End
For connection to Switchboard
For connection cable to busduct

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Common Fitting
Expansion Joint
Allow 38mm expansion
Apply where busduct pass through structural
expansion joint

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Vertical Hangers
Fixed hangers
Spring Hangers
Apply in new building
Eliminate the effect of
settlement

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Plug-in Units
Fusible PIU (30A-1600A)
MCCB PIU (16-1600A)

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Plug-in Units
High level of safety
Complete insulated conductor
Interlocks
Contact earth terminal first

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System Design
Cable Vs busduct
Choice of breaking capacity, IP rating
Earthing system arrangement
Voltage drop consideration
Provision for expansion
Harmonic issue

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Cable Vs Busduct
Busduct system have advantage in high ampere
range, say 600A or up
Comparison between cable & busduct
Cable

Busduct

Space requirement

High

Low

Heat Dissipation

Poor

Good

Temperature rise

Poor

Good

Voltage Drop

High

Fair

Electromagnetic Interference

High

Low

Labour Cost

Higher

Lower

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Choice of Breaking Capacity

Breaking Capacity
Main distribution Vs Submain Distribution
1 sec and 3 sec requirement

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Choice of IP Rating
Minimize water hazard
Horizontal Vs Vertical
Corridor Vs meter room

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Earthing System Arrangement

IGB through out the whole run of busduct
No need for additional or external earthing
conductor
Each tap-off box bond to IGB

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Voltage Drop Consideration

4% Voltage drop from source to final circuit
(IEE Wiring Regualtion)
Longer the busduct length, Higher the voltage
drop
Try to shorten length of busduct
Upgrade the busduct, e.g use 1200A busduct
for 1000A circuit

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Provision of Expansion
Thermal expansion
Busbar thermal expansion absorbed by joint
pack
No need to install any expansion joint
Structural expansion
Busduct cannot absorb expansion
Shear force can damage busduct
Expansion fitting should be installed

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Harmonic Issues
Generated by Non-linear load, e.g. UPS,
Inverters, High frequency lamps
Can overheat neutral conductor
Alter the operation of Tx, Capacity bank
Affect the normal operation of switchgear
nuisance tripping
200% neutral busduct cannot solve the
problem
Apply power control equipment, like harmonic
filter OR Upgrade the whole busduct
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Installation Procedure
Video of Installation (about 8 minutes)

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Water / Dust Precaution

Provide alternative path / heating point
Damage insulation
Latent hazard of short circuit
Measurement
Double packing (plastic bag+carton box)
Apply rain coat provided by manufacturer
after installation each day
Proper storage management

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Water / Dust Precaution

Double packing (plastic bag+carton box)

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Water / Dust Precaution

Double packing (plastic bag+carton box)

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Water / Dust Precaution

Apply rain coat provided by manufacturer
after installation each day

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Water / Dust Precaution

Proper storage management

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Quality Project Management Services

Product Training
Site Measurement
Optimum busduct routing design
Detail shop drawing preparation
On site technical support
Training on installation procedure
Missing Link and Remedial Units
Joint inspection (not contractual service)

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Missing Links / Remedial Units

Missing link reserve 1 pc of busduct for final measurement
Increase accuracy of busudct dimension
Save time for rectifying installation mistake
Streamline the installation

Missing Link

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Missing Links / Remedial Units

A neighborhood factory enhance fast delivery of
missing links and remedial units (within 1 week
delivery to HK)

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Contractor-Supplier Interaction
Project Start

Technical support
and routing deisgn

After sales services

and missing links

AutoCad Drawing

Installation support

We are not only a

busduct supplier

Project
Management
Support

BRASS and
manufacturing
instruction

Fabrication
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Testing & Commissioning - Factory

Factory Test 7500V dc Hi-pot
Test
100% test before delivery
Insulation = 10M/ ft
(IEC require 1M/ ft )
Check weak point of insulation

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Testing & Commissioning On Site

Mega test before any energization
NEMA:
M =100/ Length of Busduct in Ft (1000V)
HK Code of Practice
0.5 M at 500Vdc
Ductile test of entire length
Joint inspection by both contractor and supplier
Alignment, Installation procedure,etc

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Maintenance Issues
Vertical spring hanger adjustment
Bowing Symptom
Thermal checking/ scanning

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Vertical Spring Hanger Adjustment

Adjustment need after a period of usage, esp
new building
Make compensation for settlement and
concrete shinkage

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Vertical Spring Hanger Adjustment

Adjust the length of spring to provide adequate
vertical support to busduct

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Bowing Symptom

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Bowing Symptom
Common causes
Misalignment
Improper installation, e.g. loosen bolts
Improper vertical support
Uneven pressure or expansion force the
busduct to bend at weak points
Bowing can make permanent deforming of
busduct

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Thermal Checking / Scanning

Improper installation poor contact
Abnormal temperature rise (usually
happened in joints)
Collect temperature data and compare
Find out the abnormal heating point and
rectify

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Trouble shooting
Common causes of burnt busduct
Water/dust ingress during installation stage
Water ingress after energize (for IP40
mainly)
Improper installation, e.g. misalignment,
lossen bolts
Some real examples

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Some Real Examples

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Some Real Examples

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Some Real Examples

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Some Real Examples

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Trouble Shooting
Recommend spare parts
1 pair of flanged ends for each busduct
rating used
A number of plug-in units
24-hours services hotline provided by
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7298 9771(for HK Market)

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End of Presentation!
Thank you!

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