Electric.ie January/February 2018

ELECTRIC.IE • The Magazine & Website for the Irish Electrical Industry • 57 wet and dusty environment below –Š‡ „”‹†‰‡Ǥ Š‡ ͲǡͰͲͶ Ž—‹ƒ‹”‡• will provide lighting for those servicing electrical equipment and the dehumidification plant. Š‡ ͲǤͷ „”‹†‰‡ ‹•…‘•‹†‡”‡† ’ƒ”– of the adjoining motorway and, in terms of illumination, is defined as ‘rural’, so there is no need for overhead street lighting however, there is still a requirement for good “—ƒŽ‹–› ‹ŽŽ—‹ƒ–‹‘Ǥ ‘” –Š‹•ǡ ”—• LED, an innovative bollard mounted low level road lighting lantern that incorporates Flat Beam® technology Šƒ• „‡‡ ‹•–ƒŽŽ‡†Ǥ –‘–ƒŽ ‘ˆ ͳ͸Ͷ „‘ŽŽƒ”†•ǡ ‘—–‡† ͱ ƒ„‘˜‡ –Š‡ road surface along part of the bridge carriageways, provide illumination for drivers. The bollards will be utilising Transport Scotland’s CMS system to allow remote dimming and monitoring. The ͶͶ ”—• ˆ‹––‹‰ ‹• Ǧ•–ƒ„‹Ž‹•‡† polycarbonate that protects against graffiti and also has an extra scratch-resistant treatment. Š‘”ǯ• Ͳ Ͳ ”‘ƒ† Žƒ–‡” was chosen for the approach roads, both north and south, due to its excellent lighting performance. The comprehensive range is available in three sizes with extensive optical, lumen and light distribution choices ˆ‘” ƒŽŽ ”‘ƒ† ƒ’’Ž‹…ƒ–‹‘• —’ –‘ ͱǤ For precise light placement with ‘ ™ƒ•–‡ Ž‹‰Š–ǡ Ͳ Ͳ̽• ‡ˆˆ‹…‹‡– ȋ—’ –‘ Ž—‹ƒ‹”‡ ͱͰͰŽȀ Ȍ Ǧ ‘’–‹…’”‘˜‹†‡• ͱͱ –›’‡• ‘ˆ Ž‹‰Š– †‹•–”‹„—–‹‘Ǥ Ͳ Ͳ ƒš‹‹•‡• energy savings with a wide range of intelligent lighting control solutions also utilising Transport Scotland’s CMS system to allow remote dimming and monitoring. The installed lighting will allow for dimming and remote control for future energy reduction. This supports the Scottish Government’s objectives to reduce carbon emissions, pollution of the night sky and to reduce impact on the rural landscape where this can be ƒ…Š‹‡˜‡† •ƒˆ‡Ž› ƒ† ‡ˆˆ‡…–‹˜‡Ž›Ǥ ͱǡͰͰͰ sensors have been fitted to decrease and increase light output in line with operational requirements, allowing maintenance teams to pre- empt potential issues. The bridge Šƒ• ƒ †‡•‹‰ Ž‹ˆ‡ ‘ˆ ͱͲͰ ›‡ƒ”• „—– could last longer, with the cable- stayed structure chosen because of its easier maintenance. Paul Coggins, Zumtobel Group’s Senior Vice President Northern —”‘’‡…‘‡–‡†ǣ Dz ‡ ƒ”‡ proud to have played a part in this enormous project – it’s just a stunning bridge to look at and an amazing feat of modern engineering. The Queensferry Crossing is an awesome achievement and everyone involved should be congratulated on the successful completion of this truly ‹…‘‹…•–”—…–—”‡dzǤ Industry News A single source for all your TRANSFORMER and INDUCTOR needs We pride ourselves in our ‘custom design and build’ services to industry Specify: We strive to understand our customers’ needs and requirements Design: We design transformers and inductors to meet the agreed specification Build: We build transformers and inductors in compliance with our design Test: All manufactured items are subjected to rigorous tests before shipment Deliver: We pride ourselves in our ability to meet the most demanding deadlines Briglec Limited, Thomastown, Caragh, Naas, Co.Kildare, Ireland. Tel: + 353 45 903 113 - Mobile: + 353 87 293 9084 - info@briglec.ie