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Types of Switch Gears
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Low-Voltage Switchgear:
- Operation: Designed for use in systems with voltages up to 1,000 volts. Includes devices such as circuit breakers, fuses, and disconnect switches used in residential, commercial, and industrial applications.
- Applications: Power distribution in buildings, small-scale industrial processes, and protection of electrical equipment.
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Medium-Voltage Switchgear:
- Operation: Used in systems with voltages between 1 kV and 36 kV. Includes devices such as air-insulated switchgear (AIS) and gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) that provide protection and control for medium-voltage distribution networks.
- Applications: Substations, industrial facilities, and utility distribution networks.
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High-Voltage Switchgear:
- Operation: Designed for systems with voltages above 36 kV. Includes devices such as GIS, oil-insulated switchgear, and vacuum circuit breakers that manage high-voltage transmission and distribution.
- Applications: High-voltage substations, transmission lines, and large-scale power generation facilities.
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Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS):
- Operation: Automatically transfers the load between the primary power source and a backup power source, such as a generator, in the event of a power outage.
- Applications: Emergency power systems, critical infrastructure, and backup power solutions.