Medium-voltage switchgear fundamentals | Eaton PSEC

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Learn the fundamentals of medium-voltage switchgear, including metal-clad, metal-enclosed, and compact switchgear, also known as metal-enclosed gas-insulated switchgear (MEGIS). For each type of switchgear, we cover key industry standards, safety features, and digital advancements that are transforming how switchgear is specified, installed, and maintained. What is MV switchgear? A centralized collection of circuit breakers, fuses, and switches designed to protect, control and isolate electrical equipment in systems between 1 kV and 38 kV. These systems are common in utility as well in medium to large sized commercial and industrial facilities. Follow along to learn IEEE standards, use cases, key features, protection options, and applications for each type. • Metal-clad: IEEE C37.20.2 • Metal-enclosed: IEEE C37.20.3 • Compact switchgear: IEEE C37.20.9 We also explain how advancements in technology and design have made way for arc-resistant switchgear. This switchgear is built to contain and redirect arc flash energy away from operators. Certified under IEEE C37.20.7. The most common type is Type 2B, which protects personnel even with the low-voltage compartment door open. Additional innovations that enable remote control, data collection, and real-time diagnostics include: • Arc flash relays • Thermal monitoring • Remote racking • Partial discharge monitoring Visit https://Eaton.com/MVswitchgear to learn how to specify and install medium-voltage switchgear. Want to see medium-voltage in action? Visit one of Eaton’s Power Systems Experience Centers to learn more. Thank you for watching one of our many educational videos on the topic of power systems. Schedule a visit to one of Eaton's Power Systems Experience Centers in either Pittsburgh or Houston to learn more! To learn more about Eaton products and our Power Systems Experience Centers: http://eaton.com/experience To view more educational videos from Eaton's Power Systems Experience Centers: http://videos.eaton.com/experience Chapters 00:00 00:12 Intro 02:55 Metal-enclosed switchgear standard and design 04:23 Metal-enclosed fuse vs breakers 06:43 Metal-clad switchgear standard and design 09:12 Benefits of metal-clad 09:38 Compact switchgear 11:33 Benefits of MEGIS 12:00 Arc resistant switchgear 13:11 Digital advancements 15:03 Summary #mediumvoltage #mediumvoltageswitchgear #powerquality #powerqualityissues #powersystem #engineering #eatonexperience #experiencecenter #electricalengineering #electricaltrainingvideos #powersystemdesign