Schedule of load preparation is essential and a basic calculation for electrical

engineers. In this process the proper sizing of conductors, overload protection and
conduits are determined.

While there are different methods doing an electrical design but there is only one
thing that cannot be altered --- code requirements must be followed.

 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.
 The system voltage of this example is 220 VAC, 60 Hz.

Schedule of Loads

Ckt Loa Ph Rating No. VA Volt Amp Wire CB Con

d Per of s s d.
outlet Outle
ts

1 L.O. 1 100 12 1,200 220 5.45 #14 TW 15 AT, ½”

VA 1P dia.
plug-in
2 L.O. 1 100 9 900 220 4.09 #14 TW 15 AT, ½”
VA 1P dia.
plug-in
 3 L.O. 1 100 6 600 220 2.73 #14 TW 15 AT, ½”
VA 1P dia.
plug-in
4 C.O 1 180 10 1,800 220 8.18 #12 TW 20 AT, ¾”
VA 1P dia.
plug-in
5 C.O 1 180 12 2,160 220 9.82 #12 TW 30 AT, ¾”
VA 1P dia.
plug-in
6 AC 1 2.5 HP 1 2331 220 10.6 #10 TW 30 AT, ¾”
U 0 1P dia.
plug-in
7 AC 1 2.5 HP 1 2331 220 10.6 #10 TW 30 AT, ¾”
U 0 1P dia.
plug-in
8 AC 1 2.5 HP 1 2331 220 10.6 #10 TW 30 AT, ¾”
U 0 1P dia.
plug-in
9 Ran 1 5000 1 5000 220 22.7 # 8 TW 80 AT, 1.0”
ge W 1 1P dia.
Loa plug-in
d

Schedule of Loads

Schedule of loads are just a summary of data to easily identify and facilitate the
necessary values and equipment rating to be used in any electrical installation. Any
data given in the schedule of loads were backed by calculation based on a well
settled electrical principles and code requirements.

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 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 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 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 = Use 20 A CB
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 CB
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

I = 2,331 VA/ 220 V = 10.60 Ampere

Wire = 10.60 x 125% = 13.24 Amperes , Use 3.5 sqmm TW wire or #12 AWG [2]
Circuit Breaker = 5.45 x 250% = 26.5 Amperes, Use 30 A Circuit Breaker [3]
Conduit = Use 3/4" diameter PVC conduit.

Note: since the breaker is 30 Ampere, we could increase the cable size to 5.5
sqmm (rated 30 amps by NEC ) to maintain the coordination of cable and the
circuit breaker.

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 Circuit Breaker
Conduit = Use 1.0" diameter PVC conduit.

Main Feeder

By inspection:

Continuous loads = 9,963 VA or 45.29 A @ 220V (lighting loads and ACU)

Non- Continuous = 8, 960 VA or 40.72 @ 220V (conv. outlet & range load)
Total Loads = 19, 923 VA

Main Feeder Current = (45.29 x 100% ) + (40.72 x 125%) = 96.19 Amperes [4]

Use 50 sqmm TW cable as main feeder or service entrance wire

Use 100 Ampere MCCB, 1 pole - 10 kAIC*

note: 10 kAIC is just an assumed value, we need short circuit calculation to

determine the right specs of the OCPD to be used in this example

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. General Electric Circuit Breaker Catalogue

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