A Novel Software Introduction for Enhanced Low-Voltage Electrical Installation Design in Buildings: VOLTA

Abstract

This study introduces a revolutionary version of software for designing and building electrical installations. This software aims to provide optimal solutions within the domain of electrical installations, particularly in building contexts and low-voltage networks. The designed program will be able to generate DXF files with riser and single-line diagrams derived from the designed installation. In addition, a PDF summary of the performed computations will be provided. The suggested software is a significant step forward in the execution of international regulations and adherence to electrical engineers' standards within engineering firms. Furthermore, improvements in the quality of electrical installation execution in buildings and a decrease in the occurrence of rework are expected. This software uses optimization techniques such as a genetic algorithm for load balancing, as well as a particular menu for constructing and calculating capacitor banks, energy labeling calculations, protection coordination, etc. This software was developed with csharp and connected to AutoCAD with .NET capability.