I have just been involved in a situation where temporary loss of neutral on a TNCS system caused thousands of pounds worth of damage. It seems this loss of neutral situation, either within or outside the installation, is occurring more frequently. SPDs are now commonly fitted but at DBS and generally with a Up in the order of 860v, so giving no protection on loss of neutral in a three-phase and neutral system. Cost benefit analysis across the national spectrum might not support a compulsion but is it time designers should be raising the issue with clients and at least offering a solution. On the other hand, is there a packaged solution?
As for other solutions there are plenty of voltage monitoring relays on the market that could be fitted (probably via a contactor) to disconnect the installation if the voltage went outside limits. (e.g.https://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/monitoring-relays/9143945/ )
I don't know whether I am being naïve here, but could one of these devices be used (along with a suitable contactor) for an EVCP? If not SP, perhaps TP?
As for other solutions there are plenty of voltage monitoring relays on the market that could be fitted (probably via a contactor) to disconnect the installation if the voltage went outside limits. (e.g.https://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/monitoring-relays/9143945/ )
I don't know whether I am being naïve here, but could one of these devices be used (along with a suitable contactor) for an EVCP? If not SP, perhaps TP?
