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

Authors

  • Mohammad Parhamfar Independent Researcher and Entrepreneur, Isfahan, Iran. Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.71426/jmt.v2.i1.pp246-253

Keywords:

Electrical installation, AutoCAD, VOLTA software, Genetic algorithms, Cable sizing, Load balancing.

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. 

 

 

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2025-04-29

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Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025): Volume-2 (2025) | Issue-1 (January to June)

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M. Parhamfar, “A Novel Software Introduction for Enhanced Low-Voltage Electrical Installation Design in Buildings: VOLTA”, Journal of Modern Technology, vol. 2, no. 1, pp. 246–253, Apr. 2025, doi: 10.71426/jmt.v2.i1.pp246-253.