TIP stands for integrated solutions – from the medium voltage to the wall outlet
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With Totally Integrated Power (TIP) Siemens offers products and systems for power distribution in fab buildings. The product range covers switchgear systems for medium voltage, transformers, switchgear and protective devices as well as switchgear and distribution systems for low voltage, down to small distribution boards and wall outlets.
The concept is based on the integration of planning and configuration, coordinated interface-optimized products and systems, as well as communication and software modules for interfacing power distribution systems with Facility Monitoring and Control System (FMCS). Power management is used for optimizing operating expenses. It creates transparency with regard to power consumption, thus laying the foundation for low-priced power procurement. The power management software modules allow for central operation and monitoring to support efficient operation, energy flow recording, its representation and cost center allocation for obtaining an adequate system view with regard to incurred costs, load management for monitoring current energy contracts, as well as providing preventive maintenance and repair tools for the operator.
Powerful engineering tools enable to combine the individual parts of power distribution rapidly and without much expense into a homogenous and efficient system. Simaris deSign is used for efficient and rapid power distribution planning: From the generation of the network plan to the dimensioning and automatic selection of the required switchgear, dimensioning according to country-specific standards and regulations, to rough budget calculation.
Further tools within the Simaris family support the system builder when configuring projects, writing up tenders, and processing orders for distribution boards and modular switchgear cabinets. Planning results from Simaris deSign can be integrated. These programs make it possible to import prices, mounting times, and customer devices, as well as to export parts lists that can be set up so that they can be transferred to electronic ordering systems. Totally Integrated Power offers unique benefits throughout all of the stages of a project. For the investor this means high investment security and cost transparency. The planner benefits from fast and safe planning and dimensioning, and the system builder profits from easy project configuration, ordering and installation. The operator can take advantage of Totally Integrated Power for efficient and safe operation, thereby minimizing operating costs, in particular in the area of power consumption.
TIP at Infineon Regensburg
Infineon provides semiconductor and system solutions for applications in line- and mobile-communications, for security systems and chip cards, for automobile and industrial electronics, and for memory components. In its facility in Regensburg, Infineon required a highly reliable power supply and Siemens had the solution. Siemens planned and supplied a distributed power distribution concept that includes loadcenter substations fed by or through gasinsulated NX PLUS C and 8DH10 medium voltage switchgear. The Sivacon low-voltage switchboards, including the open 3WN6 circuit-breakers, are fed via redundant- circuit GEAFOL transformers. The main infeed of the plant was changed over during operation without any interruption to the power supply or holding up the process. |
