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Bus Duct Trunking System Overview

This document provides an overview of bus duct trunking systems. [1] It defines bus duct as sheet metal ducts containing copper or aluminum bars to conduct substantial electric currents as an alternative to power cables. [2] It describes common bus duct components and configurations. [3] The advantages of bus duct include easy installation, flexibility, compact design, excellent short circuit distribution of loads, and cost savings over cables.

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Topics covered

  • Thermoplastic Silicone,
  • Configuration,
  • Installation Requirements,
  • Gasket Rubber,
  • System Voltage,
  • Safety Requirements,
  • Cable vs Bus Duct,
  • Installation Tools,
  • Insulation Voltage,
  • Bus Duct
693 views15 pages

Bus Duct Trunking System Overview

This document provides an overview of bus duct trunking systems. [1] It defines bus duct as sheet metal ducts containing copper or aluminum bars to conduct substantial electric currents as an alternative to power cables. [2] It describes common bus duct components and configurations. [3] The advantages of bus duct include easy installation, flexibility, compact design, excellent short circuit distribution of loads, and cost savings over cables.

Uploaded by

mahmoud
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PPTX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd

Topics covered

  • Thermoplastic Silicone,
  • Configuration,
  • Installation Requirements,
  • Gasket Rubber,
  • System Voltage,
  • Safety Requirements,
  • Cable vs Bus Duct,
  • Installation Tools,
  • Insulation Voltage,
  • Bus Duct
  • What is the BUSDUCT?: Explains what a bus duct is, including its purpose and advantages as an alternative to cables.
  • Some Types Of Bus Duct: Illustrates and describes different types of bus duct configurations.
  • BUSDUCT Advantage: Outlines the advantages of using bus ducts, focusing on installation and cost benefits.
  • Application: Describes various application areas for bus ducts, such as buildings and factories.
  • Cable VS BUSDUCT: Compares cable and bus duct using several criteria like space and heat dissipation.
  • Standards: Lists the standards related to bus ducts and their manufacturing.
  • Material: Details the materials used in the construction of bus ducts.
  • Accessories: Shows various accessories used with bus ducts and their functionalities.
  • Request Specifications: Provides the specifications required for bus ducts in various settings.
  • Site Survey: Indicates the section about performing site surveys for bus duct installation.
  • Installation and Maintenance: Offers guidelines on installing and maintaining bus ducts, including safety requirements.
  • Offer Sales: Contains sales offer details including pricing and terms.

BUS DUCT TRUNKING SYSTEM

INDEX :

1. What is the BUSDUCT


2. Some Types Of Bus Duct
3. BUSDUCT Advantage
4. Application
5. Cable VS BUSDUCT
6. Standard
7. Material
8. Accessories
9. Request Specifications
10. Site Survey
11. Installation and Maintenance
12. Offer Sales
1. WHAT IS THE
BUSDUCT ?
In Electrical Power Distribution, A Bus Duct (Also Called Busway). Is a
Sheet Metal Duct Containing Either Copper Or Aluminum Bus Bars For The
Purpose Of Conducting A Substantial Current Of Electricity. It Is An
Alternative Means Of Conducting Electricity To Power Cables Or Cable Bus.
2. Some Types Of Bus Duct

Tees Flatwise Offsets Edgewise Offset

Phase Rotation Flanged End with box Straight Element


3. BUSDUCT ADVANTAGE
Easy installation
Flexibility
Compact Design
Excellent Short Circuit
Distribution of loads
Economical and Cost Saving
Reduced Dimensions
4. Application
Buildings
Data center
Hospitals
Commercial and Residential Structure
Plants/Factory
5. CABLE VS BUSDUCT
CABLE BUSDUCT

Space requirement High Low

Heat Dissipation Poor Good

Temperature rise Poor Good

Voltage Drop High Fair

Electromagnetic Interference High Low

Labour Cost Higher Lower


6. Standards
IEC 61439-1 [(previous standard) IEC 60439-1] (Power Switch gear and
Control gear Assemblies).

IEC 61439-6 [(previous standard) IEC 60439-2] (Bus bar Trucking


Systems).

NSEN 60439 Busways.

NEMA BU 1.1-2000 Busways.


7. Material
Conductors:- Joint:-
 Copper  thermoplastic silicone
 Aluminum  PA66
 Gasket Rubber
Enclosure:-
 Aluminum Accessories:-
 Sheet metal  Aluminum
 Sheet metal
Coating:-
 Epoxy
 Electrostatic
9.ACCESSORI
ES

• Tap-Off • Joint Connection • Double Head Bolts


10. REQUEST SPECIFICATIONS
1. Current Rating: 100A~5000A (AL)or 400A~ 6300 A(CU). 

2. System Voltage: 690V.

3. Insulation voltage: up to 1000 V.

4. Frequency:50Hz/60Hz.

5. Conductor material: High conductivity Cu or AL.

6. Extruded aluminum alloy house.

7. Halogen free, Class-B-Mylar or Class-F-Epoxy powder coating.

8. Ingress protection: IP54 or IP65 as standard.

9. Standard lengths of 3m/2m/1m.

10. Configuration of 3P3W / 3P4W / 3P5W with or without integral earth.


SITE
SURVEY
12. INSTALLATION and MAINTENANCE

Related Works
Reference Drawing
 Installation Requirements:
• Storage precautions at site
• Installation Tools
• Installation measurement devices
• Safety Requirements
13.OFFER SALES
BUS DUCT TRUNKING SYSTEM

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Mahmoud helal
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