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Electrical calculation software Electrical installation calculation software Protection coordination software| A | General rules of electrical installation design  |
| This chapter presents the general rules for designing an installation and presents the involved IEC standards. It gives help in calculation of installed power loads. | |
| B | Connecting to the MV utility distribution network |
| This chapter presents the main methods of connection to the MV utility distribution network. | |
| C | Connecting to the LV utility distribution network |
| This chapter presents the main methods of connection to the LV utility distribution network. | |
| D | MV & LV architecture selection guide |
| Given a particular building, we show how to select the right solution during pre-design and budget step: find a compromise between costs and ratings of the installation during its whole life cycle. | |
| E | LV Distribution |
| Conception rules of an electrical installation. System earthings. | |
| F | Protection against electric shocks |
| This chapter explains how to determine protective devices in order to protect people from direct & indirect contacts and to protect equipments and goods from fire risks. | |
| G | Sizing and protection of conductors |
| Practical methods for conductor sizing and protection are given. | |
| H | LV switchgear: functions & selection |
| The basic functions of LV switchgear are described, as well as the selection rules for ensuring the protection coordination. | |
| J | Protection against voltage surges in LV part 1 and part 2 |
| The effects of lightning are described. Protective devices are proposed and implementation rules are given. | |
| K | Energy Efficiency in electrical distribution part 1 and part 2 |
| Power monitoring and control system contributes to global "energy efficiency". Such a system is of high benefice for the owner of an electrical network. | |
| L | Power factor correction and harmonic filtering |
| This chapter explains how power factor correction is implemented in LV electrical installation. Practical examples are given. | |
| M | Harmonic management |
| The origin and effects of harmonics are described. Measurement and filtering methods are proposed. | |
| N | Characteristics of particular sources and loads Part 1 and part 2 |
| Specific sources and loads are studied: generators, inverters, induction motors, lighting circuits, LV/LV transformers... | |
| P | Residential and other special locations |
| The specific intallations rules applicable to residential premises and some other locations are presented. | |
| Q | EMC guidelines |
| This chapter describes the basic rules for ensuring EMC: earthing principles, cable lay-out, wiring recommandations. | |
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