GE Industrial Solutions Zenith - Energy Commander Paralleling Switchgear (PSG) - Manual (Page 2)

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Paralleling Switchgear ( PSG )
Paralleling is an operation in which multiple power
sources, usually two or more generator sets, are
connected and synchronized to a common bus
(same parameters in regards to frequency, phase
angle, etc.).
Why Parallel?
There are several advantages to be realized when
employing paralleling switchgear in an electrical
design such as increased reliability, flexibility, ease of
uninterruptible maintenance and application/operation
cost savings. It is because of these advantages that
paralleling switchgear has become one of the best
choices for meeting today’s power requirements.
Why GE Zenith Energy Commander ?
GE ’s Zenith Energy Commander has been providing
customer facilities with reliable power switching systems
for many years and continues its excellence today.
Since the inception of paralleling switchgear, many
successful Energy Commander installations have
been supplied with a focus on providing reliability.
GE ’s Zenith Energy Commander has become the
leader in supplying solutions to simple and very
complex systems due to its design
flexibility.
GE ’s Zenith Energy Commander has evolved and
adapted to the changing technologies in engine
generator design, switchgear controls and monitoring
systems. It reflects GE’s continuing commitment to
reliable solutions for critical power applications.