Electrical Design Calculations Needed For Projects Pdf

[Margorie Gomoran]

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I've spent years back in the day on the research which software to use to conduct my power calculations, while working in Excel spreadsheet in the meanwhile. That was fun...

Over the years of research I've tried power calculations programs from all the big names in the electrical engineering industry, for example from ABB, Schneider Electric, Eaton (former Klockner Moeller) etc.

I work in the industrial automation sector and as an electrical design engineer I don't only focus on low voltage power engineering segment. It's only one part /aspect of an automation project. I also need to plan the whole PLC racks, the I/O signals, safety system together with the architecture of the communication system etc.

Thank God, I've then finally come across Simaris Design. While perhaps not being the most suitable solution for the NFPA/NEC world, for the IEC world it's according to my opinion the best rounded software for accurate and fast sizing of crucial power engineering components.

And the best thing is that you don't even need to see Siemens logo in your output documentation available in many many languages. Even in Croatian. Thanks to the Siemens team in Zagreb. So I've heard.

I am NOT here to convince you to buy my Simaris course. I am here to talk you into considering this free of charge, simple yet very powerful software from Siemens to integrate it into your daily electrical design engineering activities.

In case you perhaps might want to consider me teaching you Simaris by walking you through all the important segments of the software and also of course by conducting a calculation as an example from real-life together with some crucial tips and tricks then you can reach the course over here:

Although some Siemens programs may be notorious for the lack of user-friendliness, this one is unbelievably simple to learn. Of course, a little prior knowledge about power engineering components and circuits will help.

The purpose of this UFC is to provide technical requirements for general aspects of the electrical design of projects. Apply the criteria provided in this UFC for the development of the plans, specifications, calculations, and Design/Build Request for Proposals (RFP). It serves as the minimum electrical design requirements for design-build and design-bid-build projects. Project conditions may dictate the need for a design that exceeds these minimum requirements.

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I am an electrical engineer working with a civil engineer on a parking lot design. The civil engineer is doing their design in Civil 3D, and I am trying to figure out which program to document the electrical work with. In the past, I have taken civil designs created in AutoCAD and referenced them into my own drawings, then added the light fixtures and circuiting on top of it. This produced my electrical plans to issue for construction. Since, we now have a Civil 3D project to work with, I am thinking there may be a better way to do this. Probably in a 3D type of model. I use Revit often for interior lighting plans on architectural projects. Would it be best to import the Civil 3D project into a new Revit project and create my electrical plan from there? Has anyone else done anything similar with Civil 3D projects?

Be sure you download the Autodesk Shared Reference Point utility from your Autodesk Account. This facilitates accurate placement of Civil 3D files inside Revit. After that, do your thing with the electrical.

Thanks for the help. I am doing the point-by-point lighting calculations with Visual 2016, the same way you described with AGI. Agreed, it is cumbersome importing into that program exporting back into the design software

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Single-Line Diagrams: Create a single-line diagram in a drafting view that is linked to your Revit model. Customize the graphics to match your current single-line diagram style. Keep your one-line diagram synchronized with the rest of your project as your design changes.

Feeder Sizing: Size feeders automatically based on the upstream overcurrent protection for a piece of electrical equipment. You have complete control of the chosen feeder size and can override it when necessary.

Branch Circuit Sizing: Size branch circuit breakers and wire sizes automatically based on the connected load. You have complete control of the breaker and wire size and can override it when necessary.

Arc-Flash Calculations: Calculate arc-flash at each piece of electrical equipment. An arc-flash schedule can be created that displays the calculated values. Arc-flash warning labels can be printed to be put on devices in the field.

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