Advantages of Welded Bus Duct Enclosures Versus Bolted Enclosures in Power Generation Facilities
In power generation facilities, the reliability and efficiency of electrical bus duct systems is crucial. One of the key considerations is the choice between welded bus duct enclosures and bolted enclosures or shunts. This article explores the advantages of welded enclosures over their bolted counterparts, addressing key factors such as design continuity, water and foreign…
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The Growing Demand for Power – Addressing the Aging Infrastructure Crisis in Power Generation
The energy landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace. The rise of electric vehicles, AI-driven data centers, and surging industrial power demands are pushing power generation facilities beyond their original design limits. Outdated electrical infrastructure systems-including bus ducts, transformers, and switchgear-are becoming more and more at risk of failure, leading to unplanned outages, costly repairs,…
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America’s Top Performing Nuclear Plants Rely on EBI to Expand and Extend The Life Of Their Critical Electrical Assets
As America’s energy demands continue to surge with the rapid expansion of data centers, advanced AI, and other cutting-edge technologies, the drive to uprate, reopen, relicense, and urgency to modernize existing nuclear plants has never been greater. Ensuring a clean, stable, and reliable power supply is essential for securing the Nation’s future, and Electrical Builders,…
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Maximizing Uptime in Nuclear Plants: Key Maintenance Strategies
EBI provides a range of services, including bus duct maintenance, repair, modification and custom fabrication, all designed to enhance system performance. In the demanding environment of nuclear power plants, maximizing uptime is critical to ensuring consistent power generation and maintaining safety standards. Downtime can result in significant financial losses and increased risk, making effective power…
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Importance of Weld Quality – Purpose, Function & Methods Explained
Purpose/Function & Method Application of a Weld on Isophase Bus The purpose of having a good quality weld on joints is to provide a smooth transition of power across the conductor and enclosure. If the weld has poor quality, it can create a hot spot, opportunity for contamination, and has the potential to produce an…
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EBI’s Aftermarket Electrical System Enhancements
Since 1974, power generation and utility clients across North American and beyond, have turned to EBI’s nearly 50 years of extensive bus duct expertise to extend the life of their system critical electrical assets in order to keep their systems running at peak performance. EBI’s fleet wide system enhancements feature after-market solutions to proactively address…
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Electrical Builders, Ind. (EBI) Recognized as a Top Nuclear Energy Solutions Provider by Energy Tech Review
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE-St. Cloud, Minn. (February 27, 2023) – Electrical Builders, Ind. (EBI); the nation’s premier specialty electrical and welding contractor for the power generation and refinery industries is pleased to announce they have been named a 2023 Top 10 Nuclear Energy Solutions Provider by Energy Tech Review. EBI was recognized for their unmatched ability…
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Non-Segregated Bus Life Extension Measures
In most plants, while there is a hierarchy of provisions established for avoiding failures and maintaining major plant equipment, such as the transformers, generators, etc., there is usually not much attention on preventative measures to extend the life of non-segregated bus systems. Without any moving parts, metal enclosed bus systems are stand-alone, custom made for…
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EBI Sees Increase in Utilities Requesting Information on IPB Sunshields
Over the past few years, EBI has received a growing number of calls regarding isolated phase bus (IPB) sunshields. Most commonly seen in foreign OEM bus duct designs, sunshields provide a shade or a canopy over the outdoor portion of the bus system in order to protect the enclosure from solar radiation caused by direct…
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EBI Featured in Transformer Technology Magazine
Thank you Transformer Technology for helping raise awareness of the critical role bus duct systems play within our nation’s power generation infrastructure. To read EBI’s featured article, click here. If your power plant is currently planning an outage, or transformer change-out, don’t overlook including your electrical bus duct system in your plant’s fleet maintenance plan.…
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