In order to avoid this, one needs to follow few rules, that will prevent unwanted effects. ‘These are as follow (generally for switchgear cubicles): 1. The distance between air inlet and outlet should be possibly far in order to provide the maximum speed for the air stream. The dimension of the inlet should be at least 10% bigger than the outet Vertical dimension of the inlet/outlet shauld be the biggor ono Avoiding air flow at the right angle or zigzag line aOR In case of forced cooling, ventilators should be placed et the bottom of the cubicle in order to launch a cold air into the switchgear. 8. Choosing the fun, the real air flow should be considered, since theoretical one can be can be highor in terms of countorprossure offect @ Since one knows that ventilator has to be placed, it is needed to calculate the efficiency of the cooling system. Generally, we can assume that the power loss of the power capacitor (including wires, discharging resistor and contactors) is approximately TW per / kvar ~ for acceptor circult (capacitor and reactor) According to the formula D = 03 * Ps [mh] D = 0.3 x (200 x 7) = 420 [m3n] Where: + D— Minimal efficiency of ventiletors * Ps — Total power loss ad acceptor circuit