Zucchini busbar trunking as a sustainable energy distribution system
Busbar trunking systems have been on the market for some time now. Only, these systems are still relatively little used, while there are many advantages over conventional solutions with cables and cable support systems.
Busbar trunking systems are modular and are mainly manufactured in standard dimensions, in addition to these standard elements and directional changes, fittings with lengths up to 3000mm can be produced. On a project, these elements are connected according to a predetermined route.
Advantages of busbars over cables are:
- Faster installation, the ratio of labor to material is 25 - 75%, in contrast ( 70% - 30%) with cables.
- Cost advantage due to the use of aluminum conductors
- Space saving
- Halogen-free, constitutes a lower fire load due to minimal use of flammable materials
- Lower voltage drop
- Lower outgoing magnetic field
- Circular, remountable and reusable
In addition to these advantages, there are also benefits that are somewhat less obvious at first glance. When using a busbar trunking, the installation becomes more manageable. Cables are led from a main distributor grouped in cable ducts through the building. This often requires wide cable ladders or cable ducts with wide bends. With a busbar trunking, the corners are standard 90 degrees.
Branch boxes are installed at strategic locations, from which a short cable goes to a sub-distribution unit or a large consumer.
In conventional installations, high currents require parallel cables with large cross-sections that are professionally laid so that they can withstand the electrodynamic forces that can cause a short circuit. The composition and construction of the elements of a busbar trunking system ensure that these forces are withstood, without additional measures.
A busbar trunking system is very flexible and durable for an end user because when an adjustment is made in the installation, an additional branch box can be placed or an existing branch box can be moved without having to de-energize the busbar trunking system.
This makes busbar trunking extremely suitable for applications the industrial infrastructure and machine building.
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