Power Distribution Centers
Custom PDC Solutions for Seamless Power Management
Paradigm Controls provides prefabricated power distribution centers (PDCs) to meet your project specifications and power distribution requirements. Generally, these electrical buildings offer a secure enclosure for housing electrical equipment for power distribution, metering, and control. PDCs are key components of modern commercial and industrial buildings that thrive on efficient energy management and also uninterrupted power supply.
Monitoring and Control Systems in Power Distribution Centers:
Paradigm offers PDCs in configurations designed to accommodate control systems for a wide range of energy delivery systems.
These include:
- High-voltage substation protective relay and control buildings
- Arc flash mitigation systems that enable remote as well as automated operation
This provides a safe environment for at-risk system operators. Also, our PDCs serve as marshaling control facilities, housing remote automation devices, and acting as a central hub for hardware.
Basic Components and Features of Power Distribution Centers
At Paradigm Controls, our engineers build PDCs specifically to suit the needs of your application. However, there are basic components and features that are usually present.
Switchgears:
This is the gateway of power distribution centers, as it is the first place electricity arrives. Generally, a switchgear consists of power-conducting equipment like fuses, breakers, and switches that interrupt electricity flow to downstream components. Thus, it provides isolation from short circuits and fault currents. In addition, a switchgear has control systems like relays and control panels that monitor and control the power-conducting equipment. Depending on the variety of your equipment downstream, we could provide multiple switchgears of different voltage capacities. For example, a switchgear for low-voltage loads, and another to meet medium voltage requirements.
Transformers:
These are essential in stepping down voltage levels to match requirements of downstream loads. Moreover, our engineers can incorporate transformers with advanced monitoring capabilities for energy efficiency and optimal performance.
AC/DC Panels:
We usually include versatile AC/DC panels in a PDC because of the variety of downstream equipment. Typically, low power equipment like sensors use DC, while AC supplies larger load demands.
Monitoring and Control Systems:
Our PDCs enable you to deploy real-time monitoring and control systems. As a result, you will be able to assess electrical parameters, diagnose faults, and remotely control switching devices. We offer an array of these systems such as PLCs, RTUs, and SCADA.
Energy Management Systems (EMS):
These consist of different tools that provide functions such as load forecasting, demand-side management, and integration with renewable energy sources. Our EMS features also include UPS to avoid uncontrolled shutdown of equipment.
HVAC:
Because electricity is synonymous with heat generation, Paradigm Controls PDCs always have HVAC systems and vents to ensure safe operating temperature for equipment.
Why Choose Paradigm Controls for Your PDC?
- Engineered-to-order solutions built around your specs.
- Prefabricated buildings designed for rapid site installation.
- Fully compliant with NEC, IEEE, ANSI, and UL standards.
- Integrated testing, automation, and remote monitoring capabilities.
- Trusted partner for critical infrastructure, utilities, and industry.
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