Beginner guide on deployment of busbar trunking system ss638
1. SINGAPORE STANDARD
Code of practice for electrical installations
SS638: 2018 (Formerly CP5)
Beginner guide on deployment of Busbar Trunking System in
accordance to SS638
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3. Current Carrying Capacity of Busbar Trunking System
1L Basis of Current Carrying Capacity
The current-carrying capacity (In) of a busbar trunking system relates to continuous loading and is
declared by the manufacturer based on tests to IEC 61439-6 (busbar trunking). The current-carrying
capacity is designed to provide for satisfactory life of the system, subject to the thermal effects of
carrying current for sustained periods in normal service.
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4. Explanatory
Why IEC 61439-6
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• Voltage Drop
• Phase Conductor
• Design Verification & Specification Schedule
• Fault Loop Zero Sequences Impedances
• Fault Loop Resistance and Reactance's
• Magnetic Field Determination
• Mechanical Load test (Straight Unit and Joints)
• Verification with Fire Barrier
• Rated Diversity Factor (Tap Off Unit)
• Conditioning of Thermal Cycling Test
IEC61439-6 provides a Guideline for Busbar
Trunking System
5. Current Carrying Capacity of Busbar Trunking System
Size of the BusBar
Trunking System
The 4 Essential Factors to Consider
Refer to SS638
“Chapter 41”
Protection Against
Electric Shock
Refer to SS638
“Chapter 42”
Protection Against
Thermal Effects
Refer to SS638
“Chapter 43 – Section 4”
Over Current Protection
Voltage Refer to SS638
“Chapter 43 – Section 5”
Selection of Busbar
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Decentralized Vs Centralized Busbar System
Decentralized Busbar LayoutCentralized Busbar Layout
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Installation Guide
Decentralized Vs Centralized Busbar System
When to use a Centralized Busbar Layout Design?
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Installation Guide
Decentralized Vs Centralized Busbar System
When to use a Decentralized Busbar Layout Design?
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Decentralized Vs Centralized Busbar System
When to use a Centralized Busbar Layout Design?My project needs:
• Installation Flexibility
• Uniform Distribution
• I will choose “Distributed” Layout
• Distribution with High Power Loads
• Intermediate Distribution Loads
• I will choose “Centralized” Layout
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POWER LOSSES ALONG
LIFE CYCLE
Power Losses of Busbar (Joules)
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BusBar Trunking System is commonly used in Generation, Transmission, Distribution and even Conversion of Electrical Energy.
When It comes to the concern of Current Carrying Capacity, it stated in SS638:2018 that the Busbar shall be tested to IEC61439-6 (Busbar Trunking)
So what is IEC61439-6 and what does it entail
IEC 61439-6:2012 lays down the definitions and states the service conditions, construction requirements, technical characteristics and verification requirements for low voltage Busbar Trunking System
Below are some key points where IEC61439-6 provides a Guideline for Busbar Trunking System:
1) Busbar Trunking System does not Exceed 1000Volts (A.C System)
2) Busbar Trunking System does not Exceed 1500Volts (D.C System)
3) The Standards ensure the following verification is met
Voltage Drop
Phase Conductor
Design Verification & Specification Schedule
Fault Loop Zero Sequences Impedances
Fault Loop Resistance and Reactances
Magnetic Field Determination
Mechanical Load test (Straight Unit and Joints)
Verification with Fire Barrier
Rated Diversity Factor (Tap Off Unit)
Conditioning of Thermal Cycling Test
When Selecting what Size and Dimension of the Busbar Trunking System to Use.
There are 4 Essential Factors to Consider
Centralized distribution gives greater independence of circuits, reducing the consequences of a failure from power availability point of view.
In centralized layout, each load is connected directly to the power source
Centralized distribution gives greater independence of circuits, reducing the consequences of a failure from power availability point of view.
In distributed layout, loads are connected to sources via a busway.
This type of distribution is well adapted to supply many loads that are spread out, where easy change is requested or future new connection
The benefits of Centralized distribution gives greater independence of circuits, reducing the consequences of failure from a power availability point of view.
And yet the benefits of using of decentralized distribution with busway is a way to merge all the circuits in one: it makes it possible to take into account the diversity factor (ks), which means cost savings on conductor sizing
The choice between centralized and decentralized solutions,
Above are the Key Factors in favour of layout If I have Load distribution for localized loads (high unit power loads) , it is better to choose Centralized LayoutIf my installation require Installation flexibility: Eg: moving of workstations, equipment etc…), it is better to choose Decentralized Layout
If my installation have even load distribution ( uniform distribution of low or medium unit power loads) it is better to choose Decentralized Layout