SWITCHBOARD MAINTENANCE

WHAT WE HAVE DONE

• DESİNG
• MANAGEMENT
• DELİVERY

   Switchboards  carry high voltage and current which tend to heat  up the lines due to energy flow in the system. For this reason, inspection and maintenance of busbar at regular inspection of time are required for smooth operation. 

CONNECTIONS NEED TO BE CHECKED

WHAT WE HAVE DONE

   Switchboards consist of copper plate/bar which is used in ship’s main and emergency switchboards to conduct electricity from generators or from one electrical terminal to another. There are no electrical wire connections inside  main and emergency switchboards  for power switching of  generators.
   All high voltage and high current systems are connected by bus bars.

VIBRATION EFFECT ON SWITCHBOARD

WHAT TO DO

     Switchboards copper bars are connected together with the help of nut bolts, which transmit electricity as required. During normal ship operations, the busbar connections are subjected to ship’s harsh environment along with the vibrations generated by the ship and ship machinery such as main engine, auxiliary engines , compressors etc. These vibrations cause loosening of nut bolts in the busbar, which can lead to short circuit or any other type of accident. Loose connections inside the switchboard can also lead to sparks that can cause fire.

    During maintenance , cleaning of all busbars also is necessary. This can be done by vacuum cleaner and with special dielectric cleaners.