Overview

Busbar Trunking System !

Definition & Types
Electrical system
Areas of Applications

L&T Busbar Trunking System

Sandwich System
Conventional System
Medium Voltage System
Summary

Relevant Standards

Project References
Busbar Trunking System

Definition
Busbar Trunking System is a prefabricated electrical distribution system
consisting of busbars in a protective enclosure, including straight lengths, fittings,
devices and accessories.
Mainly of two types:
•Air Insulated
•Sandwich

Air -Insulated Sandwich

 Busbar Trunking System

System
MV Supply LV Panel
MV Panel LV Supply

Load
Centers

Back-up
Supply

MV Supply MV Panel LV Supply LV Panel

 Busbar Trunking System

Factors Cables BBT Technical Comparison

Energy Efficiency Low High Voltage drop
SC withstand capacity, Protection
Safety Features Less More against fire, Combustive energy

Service Life Low High Average service life is >20 years

Flexibility to Load can be added and adjusted on the

Requirements
No Yes existing system
Shorter installation time, less support
Installation Cost High Low and space required
Maintenance Cost High Low Maintenance free system
Compact in size and well finished
Aesthetic Poor Good surface

Size Large Small Single run for multiple circuits

Mechanical Strength Low High Metal Enclosure

Areas of application
Typical Bus-bar Layout

Tap off box

Tap off box

Tap off box

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Sandwich Busbar Trunking System:

- Up-to Maximum 1000V and
- 400 A to 6300 A Current Capacity
- Epoxy Insulated

Conventional Busbar Trunking System:

- Up-to Maximum 415 V and
- 100 A to 400 A Current Capacity
- Air-insulated

Medium Voltage Busbar Trunking System:

- Up-to Maximum 33 kV and
- 100 A to 6300 A Current Capacity
- Air-insulated
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Sandwich Busbar Trunking System

Type Sandwich
Rated Operating Condition Up-to 1000 V, 50Hz or 60Hz
Rated Current 400 A to 6300 A
Rated Insulation Voltage 1000 V
Impulse withstand Voltage 10 kV
Up-to 600A 25 kA
800A-1000A 50 kA
Fault Level for 1 Sec
1250A-1600 A 65 kA
2000A-6300A 100 kA
Design Ambient Temp. 50 C
Degree of Protection (IP) 54, 55, 66, 67 & 68
Relevant Standard IEC – 60439 – 1 & 2
Enclosure 1.6mm GI or 2mm Aluminum with Epoxy Coating
Conductor Material Copper & Aluminum
3P3W, 3P4W, 3P5W
Configuration
(combination available with/without Integral earth)
Joint Single Bolt
Insulation Class – F Epoxy
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Sandwich Busbar Trunking System Components

Edgewise Elbow
Straight Length Feeder Type

Straight Length Plug-in Type Flatwise Elbow

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Sandwich Busbar Trunking System Components

Edgewise Offset Combination Elbow Flange End

Flatwise Offset Reducer Plug-in Box

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Conventional Busbar Trunking System

Type Air-insulated
Rated Operating Voltage Up-to 415 V
Rated Current 100 A to 400 A
Impulse withstand Voltage 10 kV
System Frequency 50 Hz & 60 Hz
Design Ambient Temp. 50 C
Degree of Protection (IP) 54
Relevant Standard IEC – 60439 – 1&2
Enclosure 1.6mm GI with epoxy coating
Conductor Material Copper
3P4W, 3P5W (both combination available with /without
Configuration
Integral earth)
Joint Multiple Bolt
Insulation Class Class – H, SMC
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Conventional Busbar Trunking System Components

Straight Length Flatwise Elbow End-Feed Box

Plug-in Box Edgewise Elbow Centre-Feed Box

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Medium Voltage Busbar Trunking System

Type Air-insulated
Rated Operating Voltage 3.6 kV to 24 kV
Rated Current 400 A to 5000 A
Impulse withstand
10 kV
Voltage
System Frequency 50 Hz & 60 Hz
Degree of Protection (IP) 54, 55 & 65
Relevant Standard IEC – 62271 – 200
Enclosure GI, Stainless Steel & Aluminum
Enclosure Coating Epoxy
Conductor Material Copper & Aluminum
Configuration 3P3W
Joint Splice plate multiple Bolt
Insulation Material Epoxy
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Medium Voltage Busbar Trunking System Components

Straight Length Flatwise Elbow

Phase Transposition Box Edgewise Elbow

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Summary

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4500

5000

6300
100
200
300

400

630

800
Ampere (A)`

Conventional

Sandwich

M.V.

Indoor

Outdoor

Color blocks indicates range availability

Relevant Standards

Low Voltage System

IEC 60439-1&2:2005
BS EN 60439-1&2:2000
AS NZ 3439-2: 2002
AS 3439-2:1994
JISC 8364
Medium Voltage System
IEC 62271-200:2003
VDE 532
IP Protection
IEC 60529-2:2001
AS 60529: 2004
Fire Safety
IEC 60331
And Also Comply to
CCC, NEMA, ANSI, CSA
Project References
In use at more than 900 Installations
25 countries spread across 5 continents

India
Jaypee Greens (NOIDA), TATA Software Park (Mumbai), Intel
(Bangalore), Godrej Towers (Mumbai), Hyundai Motors (Chennai),
Dell (Bangalore), HSBC (Hyderabad), Wipro (Hyderabad), Sahara
(Gurgaon), TCS (Kolkata), Weinker Institute (Mumbai), Veneberg
Park (Hyderabad), DMRC (New Delhi), SSG (Chennai), HSBC
(Kolkata), International School (Bangalore), MTNL (New Delhi),
etc.

Overseas
Lagos (UK), Churchill Tower (UAE), HP Global IT Hub (Malaysia),
A’seeb Waste Water Plant (Oman), Mahreq Bank (UAE), Hotel
Panghegar (Indonesia), HB Tower (Vietnam), Bio-Mass Power Plant
(Malaysia), Alhamra Palace (UAE), Gate Hampton (UK), Wan Chai
Police HQ (Japan), Petro-sport (Egypt), 62 CCE Pacifico (Mexico),
etc.
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