Context of Application
Many facilities are in a constant state of flux. Areas are being renovated, equipment is being moved, new production lines are brought online, and old equipment is being upgraded.
Capacity of the electrical distribution infrastructure has to evolve per these changing environments while not exceeding the rating of electrical distribution equipment.
This is a problem for circuit breakers, Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPSs), generators, Automatic Transfer Switches / Power Transfer Switches (ATSs/PTSs), transformers, capacitor banks, busbars, conductors, fuses, etc. Often, exceeding the rated capacity means nuisance trips, but it can also result in overheating or fires.
Problem to Solve
The facility/energy manager needs to:
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Understand the capacity needs of the electrical distribution infrastructure to comply with energy standards and/or to plan for expansions or modifications of the facility.
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Upgrade the facility while not exceeding the rated capacity of equipment and while mitigating potential risks to the electrical infrastructure (for example, nuisance trips, overheating, fires).
Purpose of the Application
Visualize real-time or historical power system capacity
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Monitor real-time circuit loading
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Trend and report historical loading
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Pre-defined reporting for equipment Capacity Management (circuit breakers, UPSs, generators, ATSs/PTSs, transformers, capacitor banks, busbars, conductors, fuses, etc.)
Provide information for capacity planning
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Simplify capacity planning for operations, expansion, or modifications
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Avoid oversubscribing critical equipment