The GE Vernova Warehouse Project is a logistics and storage facility in Türkiye. Devpan supplied the main distribution board, motor control centre, sub-distribution, lighting and power factor correction panels.
Electrical Profile of the Project
- LocationTürkiye
- Building typeLogistics centre
- Installed power≈ 3,200 kVA
- Transformer configuration2 × 1,600 kVA
- Main busbar rated current2 × 2,500 A
- Short-time withstand current (Icw)65 kA / 1 s
- Devpan scopeLow voltage switchboards, engineering and site coordination
- Verification standardIEC 61439-1, IEC 61439-2
About the Project
In a large warehouse the electrical load is spread over a wide footprint rather than concentrated in one place: loading docks, automatic doors, conveyors and handling equipment, forklift charging stations, high-bay lighting and fire pumps all sit far apart. Long cable runs increase voltage drop, while charging rectifiers and drives inject harmonics into the network. To keep shipments moving, faults must stay local and fire-safety loads must remain supplied under every condition.
For a warehouse of this scale the typical architecture is a split main distribution board of about 2 × 2,500 A fed by two transformers, with sub-distribution boards placed close to the load zones. A motor control centre manages conveyor and ventilation motors from one location, and lighting panels divide the high-bay hall into zones. A generator of approximately 1,000 kVA supports fire pumps, emergency lighting and critical dispatch systems, while power factor correction panels keep reactive power in check.
Devpan Scope and Switchboard Architecture
Devpan’s scope covers the full low-voltage system, from main distribution to motor control and warehouse lighting.
- Main distribution board (DevPanel): 2 × 2,500 A split busbar with coupler, 65 kA / 1 s, Form 3b – Form 4a, generator transfer.
- Motor control centre (DevControl): Starter and drive feeders for conveyor, door and ventilation motors.
- Sub-distribution boards (DevBox): Zonal distribution for loading docks, charging areas and office blocks.
- Lighting panels (DevPower): High-bay zone lighting and emergency lighting circuits.
- Power factor correction panels (DevComp): Detuned, stepped reactive power compensation.
Technical Configuration
| Installed power | ≈ 3,200 kVA |
|---|---|
| Transformer configuration | 2 × 1,600 kVA |
| Medium voltage level | 34.5 kV |
| Low voltage / frequency | 400 / 230 V, 50 Hz |
| Main busbar rated current | 2 × 2,500 A |
| Short-time withstand current (Icw) | 65 kA / 1 s |
| Form of internal separation | Form 3b – Form 4a |
| Degree of protection (IP) | IP31 – IP41 |
| Generator back-up | 1 × 1,000 kVA |
| Verification standard | IEC 61439-1, IEC 61439-2 |
Devpan Products Used in This Project
Project-Specific Engineering Topics
Long cable runs
Sub-distribution boards are located near the load centres to limit voltage drop and keep cable sizes economical.
Forklift charging loads
When many chargers run together they create harmonics and load peaks; dedicated feeder groups and detuned compensation reduce the impact.
Fire-safety supply
Fire pumps and smoke extraction fans are fed from separate, selectively protected, generator-backed circuits.
Zoned lighting
Racking aisles and docks are split into zones so unused areas can be switched off, cutting energy consumption.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the installed power for the GE Vernova Warehouse Project?
For a logistics warehouse of this scale the installed power is approximately 3,200 kVA, with a typical transformer configuration of 2 × 1,600 kVA. The main busbar is typically rated 2 × 2,500 A, the medium voltage is 34.5 kV and the generator is around 1 × 1,000 kVA.
Why use an MCC in a warehouse?
Grouping the starters for conveyor, door and fan motors in one board simplifies fault finding, maintenance and integration with the warehouse automation.
Is IP31 – IP41 sufficient for warehouse switchboards?
For enclosed, dry electrical rooms these ratings are typically adequate; boards located near docks or in dusty areas may call for a higher IP rating.
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