Electrical Engineering, especially for BEMS

 

General Power Distribution (Inside Buildings)

• Main Distribution Board (MDB) – central point for electrical distribution.

• Sub Main Distribution Board (SMDB) – smaller boards branching from MDB.

• Final Distribution Board (FDB) – supplies end-user loads (lighting, sockets).

• Circuit Breakers (MCB, MCCB, ACB, RCD/RCBO) – protection devices.

• Busbars – metal strips that distribute high current within switchgear.

• Transformers (LV/MV step-down) – reduce incoming voltage for building use.

• Diesel Generator (DG Set) – backup power for critical loads.

• UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) – backup for IT, servers, and security systems.

• Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) – shifts power from mains to generator.

• Earthing & Grounding System – safety against faults.

• Lightning Protection System (LPS) – roof-mounted lightning arrestors.

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💡 Lighting & Power Systems

• General lighting system – offices, lounges, corridors.

• Emergency lighting / Exit signs – powered by battery or central UPS.

• Motion sensors / Occupancy sensors – for energy saving.

• Lighting Control Panels (LCP) – centralized control of building lights.

• Socket outlets – for passengers, offices, kiosks.

• High mast / floodlighting (apron visible from terminal glass) – inside building perimeter.

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🏢 BEMS (Building Energy Management Systems)

• Building Automation System (BAS) – centralized monitoring of HVAC, lighting, and energy.

• HVAC Control – chillers, AHUs (Air Handling Units), VAVs (Variable Air Volume).

• Lighting control integration – schedule & dimming.

• Energy metering & monitoring – smart meters for each zone.

• SCADA integration – real-time monitoring and alarms.

• Sensors – temperature, CO₂, occupancy, lux level.

• Demand load management – peak shaving, energy optimization.

• Remote dashboards & reporting – web/mobile monitoring.

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🔔 Low-Current & Safety Systems (Inside Terminal)

• Fire Alarm & Detection System (FA&DS) – smoke/heat detectors, fire panels.

• Public Address & Voice Evacuation System (PAVA) – announcements.

• Access Control System (ACS) – restricted areas, card readers.

• Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) – security cameras.

• Baggage Handling System (BHS) Power Supply – conveyors, scanners.

• Passenger Boarding Bridge (PBB) Power Supply – at gates.

• Flight Information Display System (FIDS) – screens and control rooms.

• Data Centers & IT Rooms – critical server power with UPS and cooling.

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🛠️ Installation & Testing Terms

• Cable trays & trunking – supports for routing cables.

• Conduits (PVC, GI) – protection for electrical wiring.

• Cable pulling & termination – installing cables into DBs and panels.

• Glanding & crimping – connecting and securing cables.

• Junction boxes – connection points for wiring.

• Megger Test – insulation resistance testing.

• Continuity Test – ensuring connections are complete.

• Functional Testing & Commissioning – verifying systems before handover.

• Method of Statement (MOS) – step-by-step procedure for installations.

• Inspection & Test Plan (ITP) – quality checks during installation.

• Permit to Work (PTW) – safety authorization before work.

Electrical Engineering, especially for BEMS (Building Energy Management Systems) and electrical installation work in airports.

Here’s a categorized list:

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🔌 General Electrical Engineering Terms

• Voltage (V)

• Current (A)

• Power (kW, MW)

• Frequency (Hz)

• Circuit breaker (MCB, MCCB, ACB)

• Distribution board (DB)

• Busbar

• Cable tray / Ladder

• Conduit (PVC, GI)

• Earthing / Grounding

• Lightning protection system (LPS)

• Transformer (Step-up / Step-down)

• Generator (DG set)

• Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)

• Switchgear

• Capacitor bank (Power factor correction)

• Load calculation (kVA, kW demand)

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🏢 BEMS (Building Energy Management Systems)

• Energy monitoring & control

• Building Automation System (BAS)

• Smart meters

• HVAC control integration

• Lighting control system (LCS)

• SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition)

• Sensors (temperature, occupancy, CO₂, lux level)

• Demand-side management

• Energy dashboards / reporting

• Remote monitoring & control

• IoT-enabled devices

• Fault detection & diagnostics (FDD)

• Scheduling & optimization (load shedding, peak demand control)

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✈️ Airport Electrical Installations

• Airfield Ground Lighting (AGL)

• Approach lights / Runway edge lights / Taxiway lights

• Constant Current Regulator (CCR)

• Aeronautical Ground Lighting Control & Monitoring System (ALCMS)

• High Mast Lighting (Apron / Parking area)

• Passenger Boarding Bridge (PBB) power supply

• Baggage Handling System (BHS) power integration

• Emergency lighting system

• Fire alarm & detection system (FA&DS) integration

• CCTV & Access Control (Low current systems)

• Public Address & Voice Evacuation (PAVA)

• Power Distribution Rooms (MCC rooms, Substations)

• Cable routing in tunnels, ducts, and trenches

• Earthing for airfield equipment

• Generator backup for critical systems

• Solar integration (where available in green airports)

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🛠️ Installation & Safety Terms

• Single-line diagram (SLD)

• Method of statement (MOS)

• Inspection & Test Plan (ITP)

• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedure

• Commissioning & Testing (FAT, SAT)

• Megger test (Insulation resistance test)

• Continuity test

• High-voltage test

• Cable pulling & termination

• Glanding & crimping

• Junction box installation

• Conformity to NFPA, ICAO, IATA, NEC, or IEC standards

• Safety permit to work (PTW)