[Measures Against Electrical Equipment Fires] Overload Risks Caused by Extreme Summer Heat and Key Points for Rapid Recovery
In the event of a power outage or fire caused by overloading, the economic loss resulting from the shutdown of production lines (downtime) can be immeasurable.
This article explains the causes of electrical fires that frequently occur during extreme summer heat, three preventive measures you should implement immediately,
and recovery methods to minimize damage in the event of an unexpected system failure.
Why Does Extreme Heat Put a Strain on Electrical Equipment? Major Causes of Electrical Fires
The following three factors are the primary reasons why extreme summer heat triggers electrical equipment trouble:
- Sudden Surge in Power Demand (Overload): Operating air conditioning and cooling equipment at full capacity makes it easy for currents to exceed contract power limits or the allowable current capacity of the equipment.
- Insufficient Heat Dissipation Due to Rising Ambient Temperature: When the temperature inside electrical rooms or cubicles (high-voltage receiving equipment) rises, the equipment cannot release its own generated heat, leading to abnormal heat generation.
- Summer-Specific Sudden Downpours and Lightning Strikes: Surges (abnormal high voltage) caused by lightning can directly strike circuits and damage equipment.
Protect Your Electrical Equipment from Extreme Heat!
Three Fire Prevention Measures to Implement Right Away
1. Real-Time Power Load Monitoring and Peak Cutting
Monitor with measuring instruments to ensure that power is not concentrated on specific circuits or equipment. Utilizing demand monitoring devices and shifting operating hours (peak shifting) when power consumption is about to exceed targets is an effective countermeasure.
2. Installation and Operation Check of Surge Protective Devices (SPDs)
As a countermeasure against summer lightning strikes, please ensure that your Surge Protective Devices (SPDs) are functioning correctly. Since SPDs are consumable items, regular inspections are necessary to ensure they have not deteriorated due to past lightning strikes.
3. Verifying Circuit Integrity (Thermal Image Diagnosis and Insulation Resistance Measurement)
Loose wiring connections cause contact resistance, resulting in abnormal heat generation that can trigger fires. It is crucial to regularly screen for heat spots using thermography (thermal imaging cameras) to verify the integrity of your circuits.
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