Infrastructure facilities are vital elements that ensure the
sustainability of basic services such as electricity, water, natural gas and
telecommunications. These facilities are critical structures that meet the daily
needs of society and require uninterrupted energy supply and infrastructures
solutions with high security standards. The smooth distribution of energy in
infrastructures facilities is essential for the safety and efficiency of cities
and communities.
The size and complexity of infrastructures facilities create a need for
flexibility, durability and security in energy and data management solutions.
Services such as electricity grids, water distribution systems and
telecommunications infrastructuress must operate continuously. Therefore, the energy
infrastructuress used in these facilities must minimize the risk of outages by
providing reliable energy distribution. In particular, durable and modular solutions
are required to comply with high security standards and ensure energy continuity in
electricity distribution systems.
Energy distribution systems used in infrastructures facilities must also
be resistant to environmental conditions. Such facilities must provide uninterrupted
service even in harsh weather conditions. Therefore, the robustness and reliability
of the energy distribution infrastructures is one of the most considered factors in
infrastructures projects. In addition, maintenance-friendly solutions stand out in
order to ensure that maintenance and repair processes can be carried out quickly and
effectively in these facilities. Easily accessible systems that provide rapid
intervention in the event of a fault are critical to the efficient operation of
infrastructures facilities.
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Need for High Corrosion Resistance:
In providing the corrosion resistance required by this sector, all EAE
Elektroteknik products stand out with their high corrosion resistance in harsh
environmental conditions.
Corrosion is the process of wearing away of metals or metal alloys by
oxidation or other chemical effects. Electrical panels must be protected from these
corrosive effects according to the environmental conditions in which they are
located.
• Paint application on DKP sheet metal: This method can provide limited
protection against corrosion. Although external environments are more corrosive, similar
corrosive effects can occur in interior spaces over time. For this reason, the corrosion
resistance that is attempted to be provided by applying paint on DKP sheet metal should
not be preferred for use in interior environments.
• Galvanized sheet or paint application on galvanized sheet: This method,
which is widely used in industrial environments, provides effective protection against
corrosion. It should generally be preferred in both indoor and outdoor applications. It
is quite advantageous when evaluated in terms of price and performance.
In all EAE Elektroteknik products, even if they are painted, which is the
second option, ready galvanized sheet metal is used. This feature increases the
resistance of the products to corrosion in harsh environmental conditions, as explained
above.
Need for Formatting for High Security:
Safe operation of panels is very important for this sector. Therefore, shaping
of electrical panels is recommended.
The compartmentalization process, called forming or internal separation in
electrical panels, aims to ensure human and equipment safety by increasing the security
measures within the panel. This process maximizes safety by limiting faults (fire, etc.) to
a certain area and preventing technical personnel from touching live parts during
intervention.
There are different levels of formation in electrical panels. These levels
determine the internal structure of the panel and the way the compartments are separated.
The highest level of internal separation is called Form 4b. Form 4b means that all
compartments inside the panel are completely separated from each other and provide the
highest level of security.
Panels with Form 4b formatting are preferred especially in high-risk
environments and critical applications. These panels protect both life safety and equipment
safety by preventing the spread of faults. They also provide a safe working environment
during maintenance and repair operations.
In panels with Form 4b shaping, it is generally recommended to apply a sectional cover.
Sectional covers facilitate access to only a certain section of the panel and protect
the security of the sections.
In summary, Forming or internal separation is an important application to increase
security in electrical panels. Different levels of shaping offer solutions suitable for
different needs and risk levels.
To learn more about shaping, you can reach our relevant blog post by clicking here.
Need for Seismic Resistance:
Türkiye’s location in an earthquake zone necessitates that non-structural
products such as electrical panels and rack cabinets be manufactured in a manner resistant
to seismic movements. In order to ensure energy continuity and protect life safety in the
event of an earthquake, it is of great importance to use products with sector-independent
seismic certification and to strictly follow the manufacturer’s installation
instructions
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Seismic certification shows that electrical panels and rack cabinets can
maintain their structural integrity and functionality during an earthquake. These
certifications also prove that the products have been tested in accordance with
international standards and are designed to withstand a certain earthquake
intensity.
Proper installation of seismic certified products in the field directly
affects the performance and safety of the product. Failure to comply with the
installation rules specified by the manufacturer may reduce the seismic resistance of
the product and even cause damage during an earthquake.
As EAE Elektroteknik, we attach great importance to seismic resistance.
Our products have been tested and seismic certified in accordance with international
standards. In addition, we have prepared detailed installation instructions for our
products, aiming to ensure that our customers perform a safe and correct
installation.
Need for Seismic Resistance:
The protection of electrical panels against environmental factors is
ensured by performing tests specified within the scope of the IEC 60529:1989 standard,
which determines the degree of protection against solid and liquid objects. These tests
are expressed with numbers (IP code) that indicate that the panels provide certain
levels of protection.
The first digit in the IP code indicates the level of protection
against solid objects, the second digit indicates the level of protection against
liquids.
A high IP rating does not provide sufficient assurance for outdoor
use, meaning that enclosures with a high IP rating are EXTERNAL!
There is a misconception in the market that products with a high IP
protection rating can be used outdoors.
Even if products with a high IP protection degree are dust and water
resistant, the period of exposure to corrosion in outdoor environments is shorter. In
addition, the radiation effect of the sun should also be taken into account. These
factors are not taken into account in the IP classification.
In addition, as the IP increases, the temperature inside the panel also
increases. This reduces the current carrying capacity of the products. Therefore, it is
important to determine the optimum IP value for the panel, neither too high nor too
low.
The Need for Proper Ventilation:
Temperature increase directly affects the performance of devices inside the
panel or rack cabinet. Temperature increase tests, which are as important as short circuits
in panel type tests, are critical for the safe and efficient operation of devices. Since
temperature increase reduces the current carrying capacity, the temperature inside the
panel/rack cabinet must be brought to the ideal level with proper ventilation.
The temperature inside the panel/rack cabinet increases due to the ambient
temperature and the heat emitting devices inside (breaker, busbar, server, etc.). This
temperature increase is calculated by taking into account the electrical loss power values
in the catalogs of each device used.
The IP protection level also contributes to the temperature increase by
preventing the heat from escaping to the outside. Therefore, it is important to choose the
right IP level for the panel/rack cabinet, not the highest one. A high IP protection level
does not always mean better protection, and the wrong choice can cause excessive temperature
increase and therefore damage to the devices.
After the temperature increase is determined, the panel or rack cabinet can be
cooled according to the value obtained by the following methods:
• Natural Ventilation
• Cooling with fan
• Cooling with Air Conditioning
As EAE Elektroteknik, you can use our PanelTemp heat software for cooling
calculations inside panels up to 1600A. Click here to get more information about PanelTemp.
You can also access our blog post about cooling with fans here. You can contact your
Customer Representative for our air conditioning solutions.
You can also read our blog post about cooling with fans by clicking here.
Need for High Durability with Correct IK Value:
The level of protection against impact is called IK test in the
IEC 62262:2002 standard. In this test, a value is determined by checking that the damage
caused by an object falling from a certain height does not affect the IP protection degree
of the panel. This value indicates the IK level of the cabinet. EAE Panels are at the
highest level, IK10.
In addition:
As EAE Elektroteknik, we enable infrastructures facilities to operate
efficiently and uninterruptedly with our solutions that meet the requirements of this
sector.
PanelMaster Low Voltage Type Tested Panel Systems;
It offers high security and durability for use in infrastructures facilities.
The durability and reliability of the system have been proven with documents received from
internationally accredited laboratories. In this way, the performance, reliability and
compliance with standards of our panels are proven at an international level. Our panels,
designed to suit harsh environmental conditions, have high corrosion resistance. Depending
on the conditions of the environment in which they will be used, they can be manufactured
from galvanized and stainless steel materials. Thus, our panels offer long-lasting use even
in corrosive and harsh environmental conditions.
• IEC 61439-1-2 Type Test Standard
• IEC 60068 Seismic Test Standard
• IEC 61641 Internal Arc Test Standard
You can click here to examine our PanelMaster Panel System in more
detail.
E-Kabin Type Tested Empty Panel Systems:
It offers solutions with a wide range of products for the needs of control,
command and many different applications in the internal and external environments of
infrastructures facilities, including 304-316 stainless steel. E-Kabin panel products are
suitable for difficult working conditions with their internationally accredited standards,
and provide durable and long-lasting use.
• IEC 62208 Type Test Standard for Empty Enclosures
• Degree of Protection Provided in IEC 60529 Panels
• IEC 62262 Protection Against External Mechanical Impacts
E-Cabin solutions that can stand out for this sector can be Stainless and
External Solutions.
E-Kabin Stainless Series Panels:
Our products can be produced in 304 or 316 quality upon request. Dimension
changes, material thickness changes and desired hole operations can be applied by adhering
to the standard product design.
It is also possible to manufacture painted or varnished in the desired RAL
codes. If desired, a lock system made of 316 quality stainless steel can be selected instead
of the standard chemically resistant pendulum arm lock system.
Interior accessories such as mounting profiles, mounting plates, front cover
system etc. used in all E-Kabin series can also be used for stainless products.
Thanks to our manufacturing techniques, the welding bolts used for various
door interior parts are applied in a way that does not leave any marks on the outside of
the door. Thus, a clean and smooth surface appearance is provided.
You can click here to examine our stainless panels in more detail.
E-Kabin External Panels:
The external factors that panels are exposed to in external environments are
much more than in internal environments. Snow, rain, dust, mud, sand, etc. The panel must
maintain its structural integrity and function in all these factors. Therefore, external
panels must be designed accordingly.
One of the most important accessories in these products is the roof. The roof
must be designed appropriately to prevent water from accumulating when the door is opened,
and water leakage or running water from the opposite angle must be prevented.
There is a perception in the market that high IP protection degree in external
panels means external, but high IP protection degree does not mean external. Although the
relationship of products with high IP protection degree with dust and water is defined, the
corrosion period in external environments is shorter, and the radiation effect of the sun
should also be taken into account, which is not used in IP protection degree. Corrosion
resistance is one of the most important points in external panels. You can find our article
on corrosion resistance above.
E-Kabin H series external panels are produced as modular or monoblock for
external environments. You can click here to review our E-Kabin external panel
series.
You can click here to examine the entire E-Kabin product portfolio in more
detail.
KabinPLUS IT Infrastructure Solutions;
It offers durable, modular, long-lasting, highly secure, aesthetic and
user-friendly IT infrastructures solutions suitable for environmental conditions for
buildings with critical facility status such as infrastructures facilities.
You can click here to examine our KabinPLUS products in more
detail.
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