Paralleling equipment provides a means to tie multiple Uninterrupted Power Supply systems or generators together on a single electrical buss to provide greater amounts of energy or redundancy than a single component can provide. Switchgear is used throughout the critical environment including at the utility level, UPS level and generator level.
Utility Level
At the utility level, paralleling switchgear can be used to manage electrical distribution to the building and can even parallel the utility to a generator plant providing a closed transition. This allows the facility to change from utility to generator during a planned event without an interruption of power to the facility.
UPS Level
At the UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply) level, paralleling switchgear is used to tie multiple UPS module outputs together. It can also isolate each UPS module from the critical load distribution buss. This isolation allows for specific equipment to be taken off-line for routine or emergency service without taking down the entire facility or interrupting critical business operation.
Generator Level
Switchgear at the generator level is used to ensure multiple generators operate together to support the electrical needs of the facility.
To find out more about your Uninterrupted Power Supply, paralleling switchgear and its impact on your business, contact DP Air today to speak with a specialist and schedule a consultation.