I'm an electrical engineer in training so please bear with me.
Basically, a bank has ordered a second 500kw diesel generator and my job is to design the infrastructure to allow them to run simultaneously. It has been suggested that a "Paralleling switchgear" be used that could potentially house both Transfer Switches and possibly both the generator breaker panels that must be removed and operated remotely due to clearance code requirements. There's also a fire pump Automatic Transfer Switch that must remain.
Specifically:
1. What infrastructure is needed to tie the new generator into the system other than an Automatic Transfer Switch?
2. Is a "Parallelling Switchgear" a viable option?
3. There is a basement UPS room with space to house any other equipment, is this my best option?
4. Code wise, can the Generator breaker panels be housed in the same switchgear?
5. Could the fire pump ATS go in the switchgear also?
The Client wants to be able to present an updated pricing to the banks board August 31st.
I would appreciate any feedback
Basically, a bank has ordered a second 500kw diesel generator and my job is to design the infrastructure to allow them to run simultaneously. It has been suggested that a "Paralleling switchgear" be used that could potentially house both Transfer Switches and possibly both the generator breaker panels that must be removed and operated remotely due to clearance code requirements. There's also a fire pump Automatic Transfer Switch that must remain.
Specifically:
1. What infrastructure is needed to tie the new generator into the system other than an Automatic Transfer Switch?
2. Is a "Parallelling Switchgear" a viable option?
3. There is a basement UPS room with space to house any other equipment, is this my best option?
4. Code wise, can the Generator breaker panels be housed in the same switchgear?
5. Could the fire pump ATS go in the switchgear also?
The Client wants to be able to present an updated pricing to the banks board August 31st.
I would appreciate any feedback