The Sports Complex Project is a multi-purpose facility in Russia combining indoor sports, fitness and swimming. Devpan supplied the main distribution, sub-distribution and lighting panels.
Electrical Profile of the Project
- LocationRussia
- Building typeSports complex
- 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
A multi-purpose sports complex has a highly variable daily load profile. Consumption that is modest in the morning rises sharply with evening training sessions and events. Hall lighting, air handling units, pool water treatment pumps and hot water production can all be running at the same time. In Russia’s cold climate, heating the building envelope and preheating fresh air push the load noticeably higher during the winter months.
For a complex of this size, the typical distribution structure is a two-section main board with a bus coupler, fed by two transformers. Each sports block is supplied from its own sub-board and can be operated independently, so maintenance in one hall does not disturb other areas. Boards serving humid pool zones are placed with suitable protection and corrosion-resistant positioning. The generator backs up emergency lighting and evacuation systems for the safety of visitors and spectators.
Devpan Scope and Switchboard Architecture
Devpan supplied the low-voltage system from the complex’s main distribution to the boards of each sports block and plant room.
- Main distribution boards (DevPanel): 2 × 2,500 A busbars, 65 kA / 1 s, Form 3b – Form 4a, coupler and generator transfer.
- Sub-distribution boards (DevBox): sports halls, fitness areas, pool plant room and changing blocks.
- Power factor correction (DevComp): reactive power compensation for fan and pump loads.
- Lighting and power panels (DevPower): hall lighting, common areas and emergency lighting circuits.
Technical Configuration
| Installed power | ≈ 3,200 kVA |
|---|---|
| Transformer configuration | 2 × 1,600 kVA |
| Medium voltage level | 10 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
Variable load profile
Evening peaks are handled with realistic diversity factors when sizing transformers and busbars.
Sectioning by block
A dedicated sub-board for each sports area keeps other zones in service during maintenance or faults.
Protection in pool areas
For humid, chlorinated environments, boards sit in plant rooms and circuits are protected by residual current devices.
Emergency supply
Emergency lighting along escape routes and in crowded areas is fed from generator-backed safety circuits.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the installed power of the Sports Complex Project?
For a sports complex of this scale, the installed power is approximately 3,200 kVA, with a typical transformer configuration of 2 × 1,600 kVA. Main busbars are typically rated 2 × 2,500 A at 10 kV, with a 1 × 1,000 kVA standby generator.
How are switchboards located in facilities with pools?
Boards are installed in separate plant rooms rather than in the pool hall itself, limiting exposure to humidity and chlorine vapour.
Why use a sectionalised main board in a sports complex?
With two sections, one transformer or busbar section can be maintained while a large part of the facility stays in operation.
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