Medium Voltage Cells

what?

MV metal cells, also known as metal enclosed switchgear or metal clad switchgear, are a type of electrical switchgear used in medium voltage (MV) power distribution systems. Typically, they are made of metal housings, such as steel or aluminum, that contain and protect their electrical components inside.

MV metal cells are designed to be compact, robust and efficient, which makes them very suitable for use in industrial and commercial applications. They typically include components such as circuit breakers, disconnect switches, busbars, fuses, relays and meters, as well as control and monitoring equipment.

The use of metal enclosures provides many benefits, such as protection against environmental factors such as moisture, dust and humidity, as well as physical damage. The design of the metal cabinet can also provide a high degree of safety for employees by limiting access to live electrical components.

MV metal cells are widely used in power distribution systems. it is used in various sectors including industrial plants, power generation plants, infrastructure projects, hospitals and more.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

MV metal cells are designed to provide the protection, control and distribution of electrical power in medium voltage systems. Typically, they consist of metal housings that contain and protect electrical components such as circuit breakers, disconnect switches, busbars, fuses, relays and meters. The working principle of the MV metal cell is briefly;

1. The power from the medium voltage distribution network enters the metal cell through the incoming supply cable.
2. Power is typically fed to a circuit breaker or a load separator in the cell, which protects against overloads and failures.The circuit breaker or load separator can be operated manually or remotely via a control panel.
3. Once the incoming power is conserved, it can be distributed to different loads using busbars and other distribution equipment inside the metal cell. the busbar power is distributed into different feeders and branches, which can be turned on and off as needed to control the power flow.
4. The metal compartment also contains control and monitoring equipment such as relays, meters and communication devices. These devices help to monitor the power flow and provide information about the status of the cell and the power distribution system.

In general, the MV metal cell provides a compact and efficient solution for power distribution in medium voltage systems, while at the same time providing protection, control and monitoring capabilities. The exact operation of an MV metal cell may vary depending on the specific configuration and components used in the system.