Electrical Switchboard and Types of Switchboard

 An electric switchboard is a gadget that coordinates power from at least one causes of supply to a few more modest areas of utilization. It is a get together of at least one boards, every one of which contains switches that permit power to be diverted. A switchboard is partitioned into various interconnected segments, by and large comprising of a primary segment and a circulation area. These two segments are once in a while supplanted by a blend segment, which is a part that can satisfy the jobs of both previously mentioned areas. Switchboards can likewise here and there accompany an assistant segment that is utilized to house gadgets that can't be housed in similar segment as different gadgets.

Switchboards are used to safely distribute electricity throughout commercial and industrial facilities. A switchboard is a component of an electrical distribution system which divides an electrical power feed into branch circuits while providing a protective circuit breaker or fuse for each circuit in a common enclosure. Electrical power systems work as power is sent from the utility provider which then in line moves through an electric switchboard. That switchboards then relays the electricity throughout a number of circuits. The power is then moved to feeders and then distributed to locations throughout the reach of the power grid.

Types of Electrical Switchboard

Electrical Switchboards are different in types as respect to usage and working. Some of them are listed below which are famous and main types of Electrical Switchboards.

1. Main Electrical Switchboards
2. Distribution Electrical Switchboards
3. Control Electrical Switchboards.
4. Marine Electrical Switchboards

These are the main types of Electrical Switchboards. These types also have sub types, which describe and known as low voltage, medium voltage and high voltage Electrical Switchboards. We also have DP called distribution board. Anyway.

What Is the Function of a Switchboard?

We have discussed about working and types of electrical panel or switchboard. Now, Let's talk about the functions of the Electrical switchboards. Switchboards consist of various electronic apparatus used to operate electric circuits. The function of a switchboard is to transmit electricity from one source to another.

• Circuit- Switchboards typically contain electrical panels, which in turn hold switches. Means, this help us to switch ON the circuit and switch OFF the circuit.
• Control - Devices such as single or multiple generators typically control the electricity supplied to the switchboard.
• Busbars - Switchboards contain a set of busbars which are used to transmit high electrical current in a switchboard.