COMPANY PROFILE

IEC Centenary Event for Africa

21st February 2006, Nairobi

Business established in the year 1982 Power Technics have grown to be a team of 250 Kenyans with 30 qualified Electrical and Mechanical Engineers Computer Technics Ltd was established in 1988 and has qualified team of 30 qualified Electrical and Electronics Engineers /Technicians. The company specializes in the sales and service of UPS and Voltage Stabilizers Total investments at Power Technics Ltd in machines and infrastructure is over Kshs 550 Million ( USD 8 million) over last 24 years Market leader for the range of products manufactured locally for the regional market.

USE OF IEC INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS IN ENHANCING QUALITY WITH SAFETY

Naresh Mehta P O Box 49197,Nairobi. 00100 Kenya. Tel:+254 20 6930501, Fax:+254 20 823843, e mail: naresh_mehta@powertechnics.com

Evolution of Type Tested Assemblies (TTA) in East & Central Africa

1970-1985 Fused Switchboards manufactured in Kenya

The East African market was influenced by the British Standards . The Switchgear and the installation practices were based on the BS and IEC International Standards. The convergence of the market from Fused Switch to MCB/MCCB/ACB was slow in the initial stage but with the marketing efforts and competitively priced product the transformation was done in less then a decade. The transition from Zero point technology to current limiting technology for MCB is happening slowly due to the price differential and lack of awareness and implementation of current KBS / IEC International standards.

Welded frame structure. English Electric Fuse Switch Boards Insulator support made from Bakelite. No compliance to any standards. Design derived from the supplier of the materials. Copper bars punched and bent manually.

1984 -1986 Transition from Fuse Switch to MCCB. Beginning of PTTA Switchboards.

1985-1999 MCCB Switchboards (PTTA)

Bolted frame structure. ACB/MCCB for incomer as well as out goers. Insulator support supplied by Merlin Gerin in compliance to IEC International standards. Design derived and simplified from that of the supplier of the materials. Copper bars punched and bent manually with semi automatic machines. Busbars painted to identify the phase colours.

Bolted frame structure. ACB / MCCB Switchboards Insulator support using pin & comb types as per suppliers recommendation. No strict compliance to any standards (KBS Standards were in draft stage) Design derived from the supplier of the materials. Copper bars punched and bent with semi automatic process and painted .

1985 1999 Transition to modular construction in Motor Control Panel and Switchboards (PTTA)

Road blocks to Development of Standards and its implementation

There is still a poor following of Standards, Safety and Quality leading to the non compliance of KBS / IEC International Standards. The technical auditing for compliance is still voluntary. There is no mechanism to penalise the manufacturers of sub standard and poor quality non complying switchgear product which can be fatal in the installation. Awareness and demand of compliance to the IEC International Standards from the Multinational corporate customers is assisting in the implementation the Standards. As a result the manufacturers have to study and comply to IEC International Standards. Training and attachment for the University students/lecturers in the specialised fields is opening new avenue for the growth for the electrical industry. Need and Awareness of the IEC / KBS Standards in the media as well as institutes of higher learning is assisting in the better understanding of the standards.

Erosion of Safety & Standards

The pitfalls and erosion of Standards in the transition to Modular construction.

Lack of implementation of the Standard leading to compromise in safety.

Erosion of Safety & Standards

Erosion of safety & standards. H V Switchgears

Erosion of Safety & Standards H V Switchgears

11KV Oil Type Switchgear in operation without front cover. Operator safety is compromised. Motor Mechanism replaced by HAND DRILL Machine. All safety requirements bypassed. Basic engineering principles are not followed.

Seminars and Training to promote the IEC International Standards for ACB / MCCB Evolving Technologies.

Seminars and Training to promote Safety & Standards.

Power Technics Ltd and Schneider Electric France

Year 2000 Type Tested Assemblies (TTA) in Africa.

Signed a transfer of technology agreement with Schneider Electric France to manufacture the Type Tested Assembly BLOKSET Range of electrical Switchboards and Motor Control Centres for the regional market. This was the FIRST licence in Africa to manufacture BLOKSET range of Type Tested Assemblies to IEC International Standards. In the year 2000 a total 12 licences existed in the globe. Fully Type Tested Assembly (TTA) for the range of the switchboard and Motor control Centres. Complies to IEC International Standards and Kenya Bureau of Standards requirement under KSIEC 60439

2000 Type Tested Assemblies (TTA) LV switchboard designed to comply with IEC International Standards.
A A range range that that satisfies satisfies your your requirements requirements

Common characteristics

Modular design Designed to your requirements Compliance with standards

Standards Standards

Type tested assemblies (TTA) KSIEC 60439 ( Kenya Bureau of Standards) IEC 439-1 EN 60439-1 VDE 0660 part 500 BS 5486 DIN 41-488 Seismic withstand : UBC/CBC Protection of the operator : AS3439/1

Dependability backed by standards

Dependability
IEC IEC 439-1 439-1 // KSIEC KSIEC 60439 60439 the the reference reference standard standard

KSIEC 60439.1 / IEC 60439.1 The Strong Points

7 type tests (8-2-1 to 8-2-7) 01: temperature rise limits 02: dielectric properties 03: short-circuit withstand 04: efficiency of the protection circuit 05: clearances and creepage distances 06: mechanical operation 07: degree of protection 3 routine tests (8-3-8 to 8-3-10) 08: cabling, electrical operation 09: insulation 10: protection measures choice of forms:1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b.

Standards

Type-tested low voltage switchgear and controlgear assembly (TTA) Partially type-tested low voltage switchgear and controlgear assembly (PTTA) 7 type tests 4 routine tests Forms : 1/2a/2b/3a/3b/4 Withdraw ability Functional units

Compliance with the standards

Dependability backed by standards

Every country must comply with one or more standards, in order to: Evaluate the quality of products and services Contribute to protection of the environment The International Standards: UL: American standards CSA: Canadian standards JIS: Japanese standards AS: Australian standards IEC 60 439.1: international standard on which most of the national standards are based
KSIEC 60439.1: Kenya Bureau of Standards

Blokset Blokset Standardization Standardization

IEC 529 IEC 439-1 IEC 68-2-11 IEC 68-2-30 IEC 947 AS 3439-1 UBC and CBC KSIEC 60439 (Kenya Bureau of Standards)

Blokset is a type-tested assembly

User safety
Making Making the the installation installation safe safe

Mombasa Road Complex

Forms 1/2b/3b/4 Withdraw ability Solutions tested according to IEC 439- 1 and KSIEC 60439 (KBS) Components tested according to IEC 947

University and Power Technics

LINKAGES

Quality and Quality

Quality is never an accident; it is

Training students on attachments each year from Universities and Polytechnics. Signed memorandum of agreements with the Universities Professors and Lecturers of Moi University and JKUAT are attached to PTL to update the knowledge for the needs of the Industries in the field of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering. Practical aspects of the PLC (programmable logic controls) and VSD (variable speed drives) and automation are covered while working on the production floor. PTL is helping in the process of industrialization for the national vision of NIC by 2020.

always the result of high intention, sincere effort, intelligent direction and skilful executions; it represents the wise choice of many alternatives.

Incubator of Knowledge Electrical and Mechanical Engineering

View of the Workshop and Final assembly

With the investment of over Kshs 500 Million over the last 24 years in the CNC (Computer Numerical Controls ), CAD and CAM systems Power Technics has become an INCUBATOR OF KNOWLEDGE based industries in the drive towards NIC status by 2020.

Sheet Metal CNC Machines

Surface Treatment

Powder Coating

Powder Coating

Fully integrated in line powder systems using Tribo Systems from NORDSON Germany. Three in line booths with automatic reciprocators for fast colour changes. Capacity to powder coat over 4000 sq meters in 12 hours shift. Oven system temperature tracking tested by Tigerwerks Austria for special powders and Epoxy / Hybrid powders as well. Automatic close loop conveyor system with adjustable speed from 0.5 to 2 meters / minute.

Environment Control of waste water after pre-treatment

Cable Support Systems

Cable Support system with IPR certificate from KIPI

Blokset Switchboard Draw out type MCC Form 4 IP 54

Flexi Tech cable ladders

Flexi Tech cable ladders

Unilever Kenya Ltd Main Switchboard

Motor Control Centre with VSD

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Kenya Breweries

Pan African Paper Mills Drawout Type MCC

Lighting for Garment Industry

Lighting in Garment Industry under AGOA Treaty

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UNIDO

Award for Innovation and Excellence First in Kenya for medium size industry

UNIDO Awards Third in the Africa Region for medium size industry

Company of the Year (COYA) Award for Financial Management 2002

ACHIEVEMENTS
Diamond mark of Quality from KBS for Consumer units Diamond mark of Quality from KBS for Distribution Boards Diamond mark of Quality from KBS for Batten fluorescent and modular light fittings Diamond mark of Quality from KBS for BLOKSET Type Tested Switchboards and Motor Control panels

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Power Technics Ltd Bureau Veritas ISO 9001:2000

Power Technics Ltd Bureau Veritas ISO 14001:1996

First company in the East and Central Africa region in the field of Electrical Engineering with manufacturing and design to achieve

First company in the East and Central Africa region in the field of Electrical Engineering with manufacturing and design to achieve

ISO 9001:2000

ISO 14001:1996

Peak Performance Training

Unleash The Power Within you

Turbo Charged Team

Ready for the Challenge

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What NEXT for KBS /IEC ?

To enhance the IEC standards, and the safety of the equipment to satisfy the consumers of technology, IEC and relevant Standards body must control the Switchboard manufacturing process with a relevant local /international licence to manufacture goods in full compliances with laws of the land. Awareness campaign for the use of TTA for industries as well as commercial installations. Interaction with the consulting engineers to highlight the use of relevant IEC standards for the safety of electrical installations. Linking the Insurance Industry to accept and promote the IEC International Standards with reduced premiums on the installation complying with standards.

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