Electric.ie Magazine Nov - Dec 2019

ELECTRIC.IE • The Magazine & Website for the Irish Electrical Industry • 21 Industry News in domestic premises to be “non- combustible” has been changed. Industry representatives questioned how the “non-combustible” could „‡ ˜‡”‹Ƥ‡†ǡ ™Š‡”‡ ‡ƒ”Ž› ‡˜‡”› material used could eventually burn at some (albeit very high) temperature. Research also showed that the enclosure itself may not be the primary source of worry, with busbars and connections –Š‡•‡Ž˜‡• ’”‡•‡–‹‰ ƒ Ƥ”‡ ”‹•Ǥ Switchgear components also present risk, where not installed according to manufacturers instructions. Therefore the new rules will continue the requirement for all distribution boards to comply the ‡š‹•–‹‰ •–ƒ†ƒ”† ǣ͢ͱʹͳ͹ , which ƒŽ”‡ƒ†› †‡ƒŽ• ™‹–Š –Š‡ Ƥ”‡ ”‹• issues. Appendix 8 of the new rules will ‰‹˜‡ ‰—‹†ƒ…‡ ‘ ‡”‰› ƥ…‹‡…›ǡ which should be incorporated into the design process. With Europe striving to reduce carbon emissions, Appendix 8 proposes that designs consider copper losses in the electrical installation by analysing primary electrical loads early in the design process. Reducing cable lengths and sizing appropriately will reduce energy losses. The addition of alternative energy sources (examples - CHP, solar photovoltaic, wind, biofuel) and future technologies (examples - electric vehicle charging, heat pumps) are to be considered by the designer, to ensure that the electrical installation can adapt as required over its life. Charles Dunn M.Sc MIET MCIBSE MIHEEM is a Chartered Engineer with over Ͷ͹ years of experience in the Building Services Industry. Having worked as a design consultant for healthcare, industrial, education and retail construction projects, Charles gained a very broad view of the electrical industry which led him to complete a postgraduate Masters in Energy Management. Charles continues to work in the electrical design industry with a consulting engineers O Connor Sutton Cronin based in Dublin. Charles was appointed to NSAI technical committee Ͷ in Ͷʹ͵ͻ to represent CIBSE in the maintenance and development of Irelands National Rules for Electrical Installations ET: ͵ʹ͵ . As chair of TC Ͷ , Charles has worked with specialists across the broad range of the electrical industry to facilitate the transfer of Irelands electrical rules from ETCI to NSAI as well as adapting and adopting IEC Šƒ”‘‹•‡† †‘…—‡–• –‘…”‡ƒ–‡ –Š‡ Ƥ”•– ”‡˜‹•‹‘ ‘ˆ –Š‡ ƒ–‹‘ƒŽ —Ž‡• ‹ ‘˜‡” –‡ ›‡ƒ”•Ǥ Five Star Intercontinental hotel Simmonscourt Rd, Ballsbridge, Dublin, Friday 22nd November 2019 Live Music with the Bentley Boys €1,500 for a Table of 10 (a limited number of tables available, so book early!) BALL Presents Headline Sponsor Don’t miss this unforgettable event MASKS - will be provided SOLD OUT