Power Connect Newsletter

The demand for larger, natural gas-powered products continues to grow both domestically and internationally.

Situation: The West Valley Detention Center (WVDC) opened in 1991 and is one of the largest county jails in the State of California. More than 600 civilians work at the facility.

This is the ninth article in our series about Power Design Pro™ software and it highlights motor loads and the significant impact they potentially have on sizing the generator. Some starting loads tend to be higher and draw more power than running loads, so users have the option to adjust those settings and/or start motors in sequence to prevent specifying an oversized genset.

The sizing and selection of the generator breaker(s) feeding the fire pump controller can be a muddled topic, so this article attempts to create greater visibility to NEC 695 requirements resulting in greater market alignment.