Busway Selection: Still Only Considering Total Project Cost?

       There are countless busway brands on the market. If you only consider the total project cost when choosing a busway, ignoring other factors, you may end up losing more than you gain after operation!
       Basically, besides considering basic safety regulations, fire protection certifications, seismic resistance, and IP protection ratings, the most important factor when choosing a busway is power loss! You might not realize that power loss is actually crucial to power transmission efficiency and is closely related to energy saving!

When it comes to power loss, many people’s first reaction is the current ratio (A/mm²). While a larger conductor area results in better conductivity and relatively lower power loss, conductor purity cannot be actually tested through FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing) and can only be verified through written documents. Therefore, for the same specifications and length, the resistance value of the busway is the most direct key factor affecting power loss and will also affect subsequent operating costs.

Loop power loss calculation formula (3ψ4W)
       Power loss (kWh) = 3 x I² x R (Ω/m) x L (M) x 0.001 (kWh)

       Yuchen, the distributor of Taiwan Baswell (TBC), continuously develops innovative solutions to meet the unique needs of high-tech and IT/critical data center customers. These solutions feature resistance values lower than the market average. For example, as shown in Table 1, with a 2,000A feeder and a length of 150 meters, compared to Brand A, this can save approximately NT$61,495 annually. Since typical office buildings are designed with 1,000 meters of cable, this translates to annual savings exceeding NT$400,000.
In an era of soaring electricity costs, contact Yuchen now to effectively reduce your company’s operating costs!

Table 1: Comparison of Power Loss between TBC and Brand A

*Calculated at NTD 2.98 per kWh.