Industry Solution

Industrial Factory Power Distribution Solutions

Turnkey MV/LV power distribution systems for factories, processing plants, and industrial parks — from utility intake to production line power.

Industry Overview

Industrial facilities demand power distribution systems that are not just reliable — they must be resilient, scalable, and safe under 24/7 operation. A typical factory's electrical infrastructure includes medium-voltage (MV) intake from the utility, main step-down transformers, low-voltage (LV) main switchboards, motor control centers (MCC), power factor correction (PFC), and distribution to production lines, HVAC, lighting, and auxiliary systems.

Ziyao Power provides complete industrial power distribution packages engineered to your factory's specific needs. We combine our core products — dry-type and oil-immersed transformers, LV withdrawable switchgear (GCS), MV metal-clad switchgear (KYN28), and capacitor banks — into a single, pre-engineered system. All equipment is factory-tested together, reducing on-site integration risks.

Our industrial solutions serve textile mills, food processing plants, steel fabrication, automotive assembly, pharmaceutical facilities, cement plants, and general manufacturing. We understand the harsh operating conditions — dust, heat, vibration, corrosive atmospheres — and configure equipment accordingly with appropriate IP ratings, protective coatings, and thermal management.

Key Demand Drivers

Factory Capacity Expansion

Growing manufacturing sectors in emerging markets require new or upgraded electrical infrastructure. Transformer and switchgear capacity must scale with production lines.

Energy Efficiency Mandates

Industry regulations and ESG requirements demand high-efficiency transformers (IEC ES1/ES2), automatic PFC to avoid utility penalties, and energy monitoring systems.

Reliability & Uptime

Unplanned downtime costs manufacturers $50,000–$500,000 per hour. Redundant transformer configurations (N+1), auto-transfer schemes, and robust switchgear are essential.

Motor Control Demands

Industrial plants have hundreds of motors — pumps, compressors, conveyors, fans. Proper MCC design with intelligent motor protection relays and VFD integration is critical.

Harmonic Mitigation

VFD-driven motors, UPS systems, and electric furnaces generate harmonics. Industrial distribution systems need passive or active harmonic filtering to maintain power quality.

Safety & Arc Flash Protection

Industrial electrical rooms require arc-flash-rated switchgear, proper protection coordination, and compliance with NFPA 70E and IEC 61641 for personnel safety.

Recommended Products

Oil-Immersed Main Transformers

S22-M

Heavy-duty S22-M transformers for outdoor factory substations. High overload capacity, ONAN/ONAF cooling options, and robust tank construction for industrial environments.

Rating500–5000 kVA
Primary11kV / 13.8kV / 33kV
Secondary400V / 480V / 690V
Vector GroupDyn11
StandardIEC 60076 / DoE 2016
EnclosureOutdoor IP55 available

Available in redundant N+1 configuration with auto-changeover scheme.

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LV Withdrawable Switchgear (Main)

GCS

GCS-series main LV switchboards with draw-out ACBs, full instrumentation, and Form 4 segregation for maximum operator safety.

Rated Voltage400V / 690V
Main Busbar3200A–6300A
Breaking Capacity65kA / 80kA / 100kA
FormForm 4b Type 7
StandardIEC 61439-2
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Motor Control Center (MCC)

MCC

Intelligent MCC panels with withdrawable motor starters, VFD integration, and communication-ready motor protection relays for production line power.

Motor Rating0.37kW–315kW
Starter TypeDOL / Star-Delta / Soft Starter
ProtectionMPR with comms (Modbus/Profibus)
StandardIEC 61439-2
SegregationForm 3b/4b
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Power Factor Correction

PFC

Automatic capacitor banks with detuned reactors for harmonic-rich industrial environments. Maintain PF > 0.95 to avoid utility penalties.

Rating100–2000 kVAR
Steps6–12, automatic control
Detuning7% / 14% reactor
StandardIEC 61921
ProtectionOvercurrent + thermal
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Typical Applications
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Textile & Garment

Stable voltage for spinning/weaving machines. Harmonic filtering for VFD-controlled looms. Fire-safe indoor substations.

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Food & Beverage Processing

Washdown-rated electrical rooms. Redundant transformer supply. PFC for refrigeration compressor loads.

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Steel & Metal Fabrication

Heavy-duty transformers for arc furnaces. High-breaking-capacity LV panels. Harmonic filtering for electric welding.

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Automotive Assembly

Clean, stable power for robotic assembly lines. MCC with intelligent motor protection. UPS-backed control power.

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Pharmaceutical

Redundant (2N) transformer configuration. Dry-type for clean environments. Detailed power quality monitoring for GMP compliance.

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Cement & Mining Processing

Dust-protected (IP54+) electrical rooms. Oversized transformer capacity for crusher/grinder motor starting. Rugged construction.

Reference System Layout

Reference: 5MVA Factory Electrical Distribution System

Typical single-line configuration for a medium-sized factory with 5MVA connected load, redundant transformer supply, main LV switchgear, MCC, and PFC. Reference design based on industrial best practice — not a specific customer project.

EquipmentQtySpecification
MV Intake RMU1 set12kV, 630A, 3-way SF6 RMU, utility metering compartment
Main Transformers2S22-M 3150kVA each (N+1 redundant), 11/0.4kV, Dyn11, ONAN
LV Main Switchboard1 setGCS, 400V, 5000A, 80kA, Form 4b, bus coupler + 2 incomers
Motor Control Center (MCC-1)1 set12-way withdrawable, 37kW–250kW, soft starters
Motor Control Center (MCC-2)1 set24-way fixed/withdrawable, 0.75kW–30kW, DOL
Capacitor Bank1 setAutomatic PFC 1200kVAR, 12-step, 7% detuned reactors
Sub-Distribution Panels8 unitsTPN DBs, 200A–630A, for lighting, HVAC, auxiliaries
Energy Management System1 systemMulti-function meters, data logger, Modbus TCP to BMS
Applicable Standards
IEC 60076 — Power TransformersIEC 61439-2 — LV Switchgear AssembliesIEC 62271-200 — MV SwitchgearIEC 61921 — Power Factor CorrectionIEC 61641 — Arc Fault TestingNFPA 70E — Electrical SafetyIEEE 519 — Harmonic LimitsISO 9001:2015
Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do you size transformers for a factory?

We calculate based on total connected load × diversity factor (typically 0.6–0.8) + 20% future expansion. Motor starting currents (typically 6× FLC for DOL) must be considered. We recommend N+1 transformer configuration for critical 24/7 operations.

Q: Can you supply complete pre-wired switchboards?

Yes. Our GCS LV switchboards, MCCs, and capacitor banks are fully assembled, wired, and factory-tested. We provide full FAT (Factory Acceptance Test) reports. On-site work is limited to cable termination and final commissioning — saving weeks of installation time.

Q: Do you provide arc-flash studies and protection coordination?

We perform protection coordination studies and arc flash hazard analysis using ETAP or equivalent software. Our switchgear is arc-tested to IEC 61641 and we provide detailed settings schedules for all protection relays.

Q: What is the typical delivery time for an industrial package?

Standard production: 8–10 weeks for transformer + switchgear packages. Express manufacturing available at 6 weeks with surcharge. We can stage deliveries to match your construction schedule — transformers first, switchgear 2–3 weeks later.

Q: Do you offer turnkey installation and commissioning?

We provide factory-trained commissioning engineers for on-site supervision, testing, and handover. For turnkey EPC (design + supply + install + commission), we work with local electrical contractors under our supervision. This service is available in Middle East, Africa, and Asian markets.

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