in cooperation with UL INTERNATIONAL SINGAPORE PTE LTD


SYNOPSIS

Background

Safety Testing and Compliance Verification for Switchgear

IEC Standard for Low Voltage Switchgear / Controlgear assemblies: The International Electro-technical Commission (IEC) 61439 series of standards provides a frame work to meet the needs of all associated stake-holders in today’s Electrical assemblies  Global Supply Chain trends (original manufacturer, assembly manufacturer, Component manufacturer, Installer, Specifier and etc.) .IEC 61439 series of standards considers a practical approach with multiple design verification options, clearly specifying  the safety and performance requirements for reference and use by  Engineering consultants, Manufacturers, planners, system engineers, testing lab and end users in order to define the protection objectives for people and  plants in electrical installations. This standard has now been widely accepted Globally and more than 25 countries across the world have either adopted, or harmonized their national standards with the IEC 61439 series, making it truly international for testing and certification of assemblies. The IEC 61439 series applies to low-voltage switchgear and control-gear assemblies, for rated voltage up to 1,000 V (AC) and 1,500V(DC).

Market trends and requirements of Power Switchboard in Malaysia

Generally, all the electrical installation in Malaysia is regulated by Energy Commission Malaysia and power switchboards assembled/manufactured locally should only be manufactured by licensed panel makers. In Malaysia, international standards are widely used as the benchmark of quality by the M&E Consultant on top of the mandatory requirements by Regulator. IEC standards are widely used by Consultants in Malaysia when they are “specifying” the technical requirements in the project. The speaker will share some of his view and experience on the market trends and requirements of power switchboard as a practicing M&E consultant in various types of project and industry with project from various scale.

Benefits of UL Type Testing and Certification Services.

• Demonstrates Compliance / Verification to applicable safety standard as required by
   Engineering consultants / specifiers and end users.
• UL Type test certificates (Type Examination Certificate - TEC), Test Reports and UL mark certification
   are well accepted by stakeholders including regulatory organizations, Manufacturers, Specifiers
   and have International Recognition.
• Helps in Risk and Plant Safety Management for specifiers and Installers.
• Type test Flexibility:  Specific type tests can be added or updated depending on the needs of
   the specifier / engineering consultant / end user or based on application if additional tests are
   required later or in case of standards revision in case of UL Selected type test programs after
   UL’s engineering review.

UL mark certification programs to IEC and UL standards consider unique product safety due diligence approach through
• Detailed product construction review / documenting product construction, ratings, marking
   and critical components.
• Follow-up verification of products at manufacturer’s facility through un-announced inspections for
   construction compliance to the ones originally evaluated.
• Mitigation of risk of counterfeits.
• On-line traceability and verification of certification at www.ul.com


Who Should Attend

• Government Building/Electrical Officials and Policy Makers
• Engineering Consultants and Practitioners
• Power Switchgear and Controlgear Assembly manufacturers planning
   for ASEAN and Global Market Access
• Operations and maintenance personnel
• Electrical Competent Persons


Scope

IEC 61439-2
Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assembly is used to distribute and control electric power for all loads in industrial, commercial and similar applications in which operation by laypersons is not intended.

This standard applies to all ASSEMBLIES (switchboards and panelboards) whether they are designed, manufactured and verified on a one-off basis or fully standardized and manufactured in quantity.


SPEAKER’S PROFILE
1) Mr. S. Chandrakumar

Mr. S. Chandrakumar (CK) has over 26 years of experience in Product Testing and Certification to National and International standards and is a Distinguished Member of Technical staff – William Henry Merrill society. His current responsibilities include:
• Asia Regional Lead for Global Market Access Programs  
• Product Safety Investigations and review based on National / International standards including:
   IEC 61439 and IEC 60947 series – Low Voltage Switchgear and Control-gear assemblies / Equipment

CK is a certified UL University instructor and has delivered technical presentations on Product certification at various technical forums in Countries including Asia, Europe and USA and is an UL Mark of Excellence award winner. He was responsible for establishing UL’s Short Circuit, Power and Controls Test laboratory in India. Prior to his joining UL in 2000, CK worked for over 9 years at the 50kA Short Circuit Laboratory, Central Power Research Institute CPRI, Bangalore as Engineering Officer.

CK graduated from University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering, Bangalore, India in 1996 with a Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Electronics.


2) Ir. Chong Chew Fan

Ir. Chong Chew Fan is a Practicing Electrical Engineer attached to a M&E consulting firm with more than 15 years of experience. He graduated with a degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM). He is a Professional Engineer with Practising Certificate (PEPC) registered with Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) and Registered Electrical Energy Manager (REEM) with Energy Commission Malaysia. Ir. Chong is involved in design, contract administration, project management and consultancy works for Infrastructure and Building Works including green building and sustainable designs, township development, mixed development, office and commercial building, water and wastewater treatment plants, roads and railways projects. Ir. Chong is active members in standard development and a strong supporter of green and sustainable initiatives.


3) Ir. Siti Nor binti Hassan

Ir. Siti Nor binti Hassan completed her Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering in 1992 and graduate with Master of Electrical Engineering in 2012. Ir. Siti has more 20 years of working experience, and started her career with JKR as electrical engineer. Ir. Siti is currently Head of Electrical Engineering, JKR HQ, KL. She is responsible in planning and managing quality of electrical design.