MV and LV architecture selection guide for buildings
Architecture selection - stakes for the user
Simplified architecture design process
Electrical installation characteristics
Activity
Site topology
Layout latitude
Service reliability
Maintainability
Installation flexibility
Power demand
Load distribution
Power interruption sensitivity
Disturbance sensitivity
Disturbance capability of circuits
Other considerations or constraints
Technological characteristics
Environment, atmosphere
Service Index
Other considerations
Architecture assessment criteria
Availability of electrical power supply
Choice of architecture fundamentals
Connection to the upstream network
Number and distribution of MV/LV transformation substations
Choice of architecture details
Layout - centralized or distributed
Presence of back-up generators
Presence of an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
Choice of equiment
Recommendations for architecture optimization
On-site work time
Environmental impact
Preventive maintenance volume
Electrical power availability
Glossary
ID-Spec software
Example: electrical installation in a printworks
Brief description
Installation characteristics
Technological characteristics
Architecture assessment criteria
Choice of technogical solutions
Downloads
2010 edition in English: D-MV and LV architecture selection guide
2010 edition in French: D-choisir une architecture de distribution electrique
