Electrical technology and control cabinet design
Solutions for industrial control and operational safety
Control cabinet design is the core element of every biogas plant, whether it’s for a new plant, repowering of an existing planet, or part of a large-scale industrial project. Professional, experience-based control cabinet design is essential in ensuring that a plant achieves its economic and performance-related goals. TEWE brings extensive experience in electrical technology and offers tailored solutions for control cabinet design which are designed specially for the demands of trade and industry.
Control cabinet design services
- Creation of wiring and cable diagrams
TEWE plans and designs the entire electrical control system in accordance with the latest standards and guidelines:- In Europe: DIN VDE 0100, DIN EN 61439, DIN EN 61508, EMC Directive (2014/30/EU), Machinery Directive (2006/42/EC)
- In the USA: National Electrical Code, NFPA 70, UL 508A – Industrial Control Panels
The housing materials are selected according to the conditions of use for a durable and robust solution, which is of particular benefit in industrial applications.
- Assembly and installation of electrical components
TEWE carries out careful installation of circuit-breakers, fuses, frequency converters, contactors, relays, terminals and control systems (PLC technology). A high degree of precision is prioritised for industrial applications to ensure lasting, error-free control. - Wiring and cabling
The wiring and cabling of the components is completed with utmost care. Correct, precise wiring is essential for the plant’s efficiency and operational safety, especially in industrial settings with high performance demands. - Safety
TEWE control cabinet design is based on extensive experience of safety amassed in the course of over 900 plant projects. Protective equipment, such as fuses, circuit breakers and emergency stop switches, are installed in critical areas to ensure industrial production and energy production remain safe even in the event of breakdowns. - Fire and explosion protection
In explosive areas, the TEWE control cabinets meet the strict requirements of explosion protection per the ATEX Directive (2014/34/EU) and the DIN EN 60079 standard. This is especially important for industrial applications with high safety standards. - Inspection and commissioning
Before the control cabinets are delivered, TEWE conducts comprehensive tests, including functional tests, inspection of wiring and protective measures plus measurement of insulation resistance. After passing an inspection, the control cabinets are securely connected to the machinery and systems and put into operation. - Documentation and risk analysis
TEWE draws up detailed circuitry, wiring and cabling diagrams as well as test protocols and certificates. In commercial applications, these documents are essential not only for commissioning, but also subsequent maintenance and plant expansions.
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