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While there are different methods doing an electrical design but there is only one thing that cannot be altered --- code
requirements must be followed.
The diagram describe above is simple example of an electrical plan where the actual number of outlets in lighting and
convenience outlet are known.
This example emphasized the procedure rather than mimicking the actual loads of a residential unit.
In this example the voltage drop and short circuit calculation is not included.
Schedule of Loads
Computations
Circuit 1:
I = 1,200 VA/ 220 V = 5.45 Ampere
Wire = 5.45 / 80% = 6.82 Amperes , Use 2.0 sqmm TW wire or #14 AWG [1]
Circuit Breaker = Use 15 A plugin type Circuit Breaker
Conduit = Use 1/2" diameter PVC conduit.
Circuit 2:
I = 900 VA/ 220 V = 4.09 Ampere
Wire = 4.09/ 80%= 5.11 Amperes , Use 2.0 sqmm TW wire or #14 AWG
Circuit Breaker = Use 15 A plugin type Circuit Breaker
Conduit = Use 1/2" diameter PVC conduit.
Circuit 3:
I = 600 VA/ 220 V = 2.72 Ampere
Wire = 2.72/ 80%= 3.41 Amperes , Use 2.0 sqmm TW wire or #14 AWG
Circuit Breaker = 6.82 Amperes, Use 15 A plugin type Circuit Breaker
Conduit = Use 1/2" diameter PVC conduit.
Circuit 4:
I = 1,800 VA/ 220 V = 8.18 Ampere
Wire = 8.18/ 80%= 10.23 Amperes , Use 3.5 sqmm TW wire or #12 AWG
Circuit Breaker = 20.45 Amperes, Use 20 A plugin type Circuit Breaker
Conduit = Use 3/4" diameter PVC conduit.
Circuit 5:
I = 2,160 VA/ 220 V = 9.82 Ampere
Wire = 9.82/ 80% = 12.27 Amperes , Use 3.5 sqmm TW wire or #12 AWG
Circuit Breaker = Use 20 A plugin type Circuit Breaker
Conduit = Use 3/4" diameter PVC conduit.
Circuit 6-8:
VA = [ 2.5 HP x ( 746 Watts/ HP ) ] / 0.8 pf (assume 0.8 pf)
VA = 2331 VA
Circuit 9:
VA = 5000 W / 1.0 pf (heating load is a resistive load w/ 100% pf)
VA = 5,000 VA
I = 5, 000 VA/ 220 V = 22.72 Ampere
Wire = 22.71 / 80% = 28.41 Amperes , Use 8.0 sqmm TW wire or #8 AWG
Circuit Breaker = Use 40 A plugin type Circuit Breaker
Conduit = Use 1.0" diameter PVC conduit.
Main Feeder
By inspection:
Main Feeder Current = (45.29 x 100% ) + (40.72 x 125%) = 96.19 Amperes [4]
Rules Applied:
1. NEC 210-9a - Maximum to be served by branch circuit must not be less than 80% of the ampacity of the condutor
2. NEC 430 -22 = The size of the wire supplying motorized load shall not be less than 125% of the rated full load current of the
motor.
3. NEC 430- 52 = The size of the branch circuit protection for motor loads shall not be greater than 250% of motor full load
current for CB and 300% for non-time delay fuses on full voltage starting.
4. NEC 210-22(C) = Over-Current Protection Device shall be calculated as 100% of non-continuous load + 125% of the
continuous load.
References:
1. National Electrical Code 2011 (Handbook)
2. CESEEPS Red Book, Low Voltage Systems and Applications in the Industries
3. General Electric Circuit Breaker Catalogue