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Large-Scale Residential Buildings

Large housing projects often involve large scale residential areas with thousands of homes. Energy management, security systems and data infrastructures play a critical role in meeting the needs of residents and making the project sustainable. When energy continuity is not ensured in housing projects, daily life can be disrupted, which can undermine trust in the project and lead to significant costs.

Energy efficiency is one of the main ways to create sustainable living spaces in large residential projects. In such projects, optimizing the energy consumption of each unit reduces costs and environmental impacts. At the same time, security systems in these projects require constant power and data connection. Fire alarms, security cameras and entry-exit control systems are vital to ensure security in large residential projects.

In such projects, data management and monitoring systems must also work effectively. In order to provide fast and secure solutions to the needs that residents may encounter in their daily lives, data infrastructuress must work uninterruptedly. Energy infrastructuress used in housing projects must also be maintenance-friendly and designed to allow rapid response to possible failures. Failures must be fixed in a minimum time and operational continuity must be ensured.

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The Need for Correct Determination of IP Protection Degree:

The protection of electrical panels against environmental factors is ensured by performing tests specified within the scope of the IEC 60529:1989 standard, which determines the degree of protection against solid and liquid objects. These tests are expressed with numbers (IP code) that indicate that the panels provide certain levels of protection.

The first digit in the IP code indicates the level of protection against solid objects, the second digit indicates the level of protection against liquids.

A high IP rating does not provide sufficient assurance for outdoor use, meaning that enclosures with a high IP rating are EXTERNAL!

There is a misconception in the market that products with a high IP protection rating can be used outdoors.

Even if products with a high IP protection degree are dust and water resistant, the period of exposure to corrosion in outdoor environments is shorter. In addition, the radiation effect of the sun should also be taken into account. These factors are not taken into account in the IP classification.

In addition, as the IP increases, the temperature inside the panel also increases. This reduces the current carrying capacity of the products. Therefore, it is important to determine the optimum IP value for the panel, neither too high nor too low.

The Need for Proper Ventilation:

Temperature increase directly affects the performance of devices inside the panel or rack cabinet. Temperature increase tests, which are as important as short circuits in panel type tests, are critical for the safe and efficient operation of devices. Since temperature increase reduces the current carrying capacity, the temperature inside the panel/rack cabinet must be brought to the ideal level with proper ventilation.

The temperature inside the panel/rack cabinet increases due to the ambient temperature and the heat emitting devices inside (breaker, busbar, server, etc.). This temperature increase is calculated by taking into account the electrical loss power values ​​in the catalogs of each device used.

The IP protection level also contributes to the temperature increase by preventing the heat from escaping to the outside. Therefore, it is important to choose the right IP level for the panel/rack cabinet, not the highest one. A high IP protection level does not always mean better protection, and the wrong choice can cause excessive temperature increase and therefore damage to the devices.

After the temperature increase is determined, the panel or rack cabinet can be cooled according to the value obtained by the following methods:

• Natural Ventilation
• Cooling with fan
• Cooling with Air Conditioning

As EAE Elektroteknik, you can use our PanelTemp heat software for cooling calculations inside panels up to 1600A. Click here to get more information about PanelTemp. You can also access our blog post about cooling with fans here. You can contact your Customer Representative for our air conditioning solutions.

You can also read our blog post about cooling with fans by clicking here.

Need for High Durability with Correct IK Value:

The level of protection against impact is called IK test in the IEC 62262:2002 standard. In this test, a value is determined by checking that the damage caused by an object falling from a certain height does not affect the IP protection degree of the panel. This value indicates the IK level of the cabinet. EAE Panels are at the highest level, IK10.

Need for Formatting for High Security:

Safe operation of panels is very important for this sector. Therefore, shaping of electrical panels is recommended.

The compartmentalization process, called forming or internal separation in electrical panels, aims to ensure human and equipment safety by increasing the security measures within the panel. This process maximizes safety by limiting faults (fire, etc.) to a certain area and preventing technical personnel from touching live parts during intervention.

There are different levels of formation in electrical panels. These levels determine the internal structure of the panel and the way the compartments are separated. The highest level of internal separation is called Form 4b. Form 4b means that all compartments inside the panel are completely separated from each other and provide the highest level of security.

Panels with Form 4b formatting are preferred especially in high-risk environments and critical applications. These panels protect both life safety and equipment safety by preventing the spread of faults. They also provide a safe working environment during maintenance and repair operations.

Partial cover application is generally recommended for panels with Form 4b shaping. Partial covers facilitate access to only a certain section of the panel and protect the security of the sections.

In summary, Forming or internal separation is an important practice to increase safety in electrical panels. Different levels of forming offer solutions to suit different needs and risk levels.

To learn more about formatting, you can access our relevant blog post by clicking here

Need for High Corrosion Resistance:

In providing the corrosion resistance required by this sector, all EAE Elektroteknik products stand out with their high corrosion resistance in harsh environmental conditions.

Corrosion is the process of wearing away of metals or metal alloys by oxidation or other chemical effects. Electrical panels and rack cabinets must be protected from these corrosive effects according to the environmental conditions in which they are located.

• Paint application on DKP sheet metal: This method can provide limited protection against corrosion. Although external environments are more corrosive, similar corrosive effects can occur in interior spaces over time. For this reason, the corrosion resistance that is tried to be provided by applying paint on DKP sheet metal should not be preferred for use in interior environments.

• Galvanized sheet or paint application on galvanized sheet: This method, which is widely used in industrial environments, provides effective protection against corrosion. It should generally be preferred in both indoor and outdoor applications. It is quite advantageous when evaluated in terms of price and performance.

In all EAE Elektroteknik products, even if they are painted, which is the second option, ready galvanized sheet metal is used. This feature increases the resistance of the products to corrosion in harsh environmental conditions, as explained above.

Need for Seismic Resistance:

Türkiye’s location in an earthquake zone necessitates that non-structural products such as electrical panels and rack cabinets be manufactured in a manner resistant to seismic movements. In order to ensure energy continuity and protect life safety in the event of an earthquake, it is of great importance to use products with sector-independent seismic certification and to strictly follow the manufacturer’s installation instructions.

Seismic certification shows that electrical panels and rack cabinets can maintain their structural integrity and functionality during an earthquake. These certifications also prove that the products have been tested in accordance with international standards and are designed to withstand a certain earthquake intensity.

Proper installation of seismic certified products in the field directly affects the performance and safety of the product. Failure to comply with the installation rules specified by the manufacturer may reduce the seismic resistance of the product and even cause damage during an earthquake.

As EAE Elektroteknik, we attach great importance to seismic resistance. Our products have been tested and seismic certified in accordance with international standards. In addition, we have prepared detailed installation instructions for our products, aiming to ensure that our customers have a safe and correct installation.

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As EAE Elektroteknik, we enable large housing projects to operate efficiently and uninterruptedly with our solutions that respond to these requirements.

PanelMaster Low Voltage Type Tested Panel Systems

It is designed to be used safely in housing projects where energy continuity and security are of critical importance. These systems have high technical value type test certificates obtained from internationally accredited laboratories and enable Form 4b applications in order to increase operational safety. Thanks to its wide product range and type test certificates obtained with 8 different switchgear brands, it offers flexible and reliable solutions suitable for the needs of housing projects.

• IEC 61439-1-2 Type Test Standard
• IEC 60068 Seismic Test Standard
• IEC 61641 Internal Arc Test Standard

You can click here to examine our PanelMaster Panel System in more detail.

E-Cabin Type Tested Empty Panel Systems

It offers solutions with a wide range of products for the needs of control, command and many different applications in the internal and external environments of large housing projects, including 304-316 stainless steel. E-Kabin panel products are suitable for difficult working conditions with their internationally accredited standards, and provide durable and long-lasting use.

• IEC 62208 Type Test Standard for Empty Enclosures
• IEC 60529 Degree of Protection Provided in Panels
• IEC 62262 Protection Against External Mechanical Impacts

You can click here to examine our E-Kabin product portfolio in more detail.

KabinPLUS IT Infrastructure Solutions

It offers environmentally friendly, durable, modular, long-lasting, highly secure, aesthetic and user-friendly IT infrastructures solutions to ensure a sustainable system in every building and facility where data and communication are present.

You can click here to examine our KabinPLUS products in more detail.