Rediseño de la red eléctrica de bajo voltaje del Hospital del Adulto Mayor para mejorar la seguridad y calidad de las instalaciones eléctricas

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to improve the low voltage network of the Hospital del Adulto Mayor, complying with the recommendations established in the NEC (Ecuadorian Construction Standard) and adapting it to the specific needs of the health institution. To carry out this project, an exhaustive survey of the current state of the low-voltage electrical installations was conducted. Measurements of voltage, current, and temperature were taken in order to calculate voltage drops, dimension the necessary protections, select the appropriate gauge of conductors, and achieve an optimal load balance that falls within acceptable ranges. During the redesign process, factors such as voltage drops, conductor gauges, and sizing of electrical protections were taken into account. This allowed for the implementation of a new main distribution panel that with supply power to the secondary panels that did not meet the parameters established by the current regulations. Once the redesign of the main and secondary panels is completed in accordance with the NEC standards, there will be a clear identification of the electrical circuits supplying power to each area of the hospital. This will result in the prevention of short circuits and overcurrent’s in the electrical installations, thus ensuring a safe and efficient functioning of the system.