Improving Electrical Safety

Safety management in the various functions of the electricity distribution network requires a comprehensive approach that takes into account both technological and human aspects.

Electrical Safety Prevents Hazard Situations

Electrical safety is the number one priority for both our customers and us. Hence, we invest a considerable number of resources in ensuring the safety of people, technologies, products, processes, and equipment within electricity distribution.

Our goal is to ensure that the electricity grids work continuously and reliably with our solutions, even in the event of disturbances. The safety aspect is included right from the first stages of product design and manufacturing. We carefully fine-tune the details of our products to ensure they are as durable and high-quality as possible and easy and safe to install. In case of faults in the network, our products protect both the electrical grid, property, and human lives.

Ensto has a wide range of solutions with which we can improve electrical safety. Check out some of our solutions.

Our Solutions

Arc Flash Protection

We specialize in arc protection designed to protect both people and operations. Arc flash can be one of the most destructive types of faults known in the electrical network – the solution ensures correct operation in all conditions and minimizes risks.

Underground Cable Accessories

Our accessories for underground cables undergo rigorous testing from every safety perspective in laboratory settings and real-world conditions to guarantee that network building with our accessories is a safe process both for the installers and the end-users.

As the installation phase is critical, we emphasize the use of our installation instructions and training to guarantee a safe and long-lasting installation. Safety is built into our accessories innovative design, such as our cold shrink accessories for medium voltage cables. They have all field control and insulating components already pre-installed in the factory into a single piece product, which minimizes the risk of human mistakes during the installation work.

Distribution Panelboards

Low voltage panelboards protect and dispatch the low voltage distribution network in MV/LV substations, just behind the transformer. The protection index IP2X provides safe operation and eliminates the need for accessories for the free feeders' positions. This factory-assembled panelboard is a real engagement in safety that prevents users of misleading operations.

Low Voltage Limiter

This product is dedicated to protecting people against hazardous potential rises on unearthed structures, either on A.C. and/or D.C. systems operated by railway companies.

Substations

Our substation solutions are extremely robust and safe. They offer the best technical platform for modern power grids with enhanced intelligence, remote control, and protection. The solutions are always carefully planned based on and configured to meet the customer’s needs – also regarding safety.

Primary-site Testing

Protection relays are designed to detect faults in the electrical network and isolate the affected section. Properly implemented relay protection can minimize material and personal damages in the event of a fault. Testing of protection relays and protection devices ensures their correct operation both in normal network operation and fault situations.

The most accurate understanding of protection relay performance can be obtained through primary testing and the disturbance recordings it generates. Our custom-designed cart van allows for comprehensive testing in medium voltage distribution networks, simulating real-world operating conditions. In many cases the primary-side testing can be performed even completely without disturbances to electricity supply.

Wildlife Protection

We are working together with electricity grid owners and environmental experts to find ways to protect wildlife from electricity distribution networks. Live lines can be dangerous for birds, which may bump into the wires or get electrocuted when landing on the conductor.

By insulating the conductors and installing protective accessories such as bird protectors and wire markers, these risks can be reduced. We do not just mitigate environmental risks; we also create the foundation for a safer and more sustainable electricity grid.

Bird protection in medium voltage overhead line.

Protecting Wildlife and Minimizing Power Outages

By covering the ‘live’ parts, it is not only possible to save wildlife but also prevent the birds and other small animals like squirrels, from causing power outages. This is seen as an investment in general safety and sustainability in electricity distribution.

The Best Arc Protection in Existence

Whenever there's a power discharge between two conductors, there's risk of an arc fault that can trigger an electrical fire. Therefore, only the best solutions, such as Arcteq's arc flash protection devices, should be used for protection.