Emergency and Standby Power Supplies
Reliable Power Supplies
Standby power supply systems provide electrical power when the normal power supply fails or is switched off. Our experts help you plan and implement these types of systems. They test for efficiency and functional reliability, and they record power flows and short-circuit currents in the distribution network – to develop a viable protection strategy. That means your power supply will be ensured at all times.
Benefits at a Glance
With comprehensive emergency power supply solutions from TÜV Rheinland, you can:
- Avoid power failures and production shutdowns
- Meet statutory requirements for standby power supply systems
- Identify hidden defects and material wear early on
- Take advantage of our many years of experience and our broad network of experts
Our Range of Services for Emergency Power Supply Systems
- Planning and construction of emergency power supply units
- Maintenance of existing emergency power supply units, renovation, and recommendation of protective measures
- Testing of efficiency and functional reliability
- Measurement of power flows and short-circuit currents in the distribution network and measurement of the synchronization response
- Analysis of power mains and development of protection plans
- Development of a selective tripping plan for emergency power supply systems
- Power supply strategies
- Availability assessments for the standby power supply system
- Short-circuit resistance, switch-off conditions, and selectivity
- Review of building code requirements
- Load tests and warranty measurements
- Assessment of control system response of power generating sets
Legal Basis of Our Services
- DIN VDE 0108 norm, power installations and safety power supply in communal facilities
- DIN VDE 0100 norm, part 718, requirements of safety power supplies
- DIN EN 50171 norm, central power supply systems