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EE 513
Subject
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COMPUTATION
SOLUTION
Examining the lighting plan and power plan, there are 26 light outlets, 17 convenience outlets,
and 1 aircon outlet. Split the 26 light outlets into four circuits (A, B, C, and D). Split the 17
convenience outlets into two circuits (E and F). 1 aircon oulet for one remaining circuit (G).
1. The Philippine Electrical Code provides that 100 watts be the maximum load per light outlet.
Thus, for 6 light outlets at 100 watts, multiply:
6 outlets x 100 watts = 600 Watts
1. The Philippine Electrical Code provides that 100 watts be the maximum load per light outlet.
Thus, for 6 light outlets at 100 watts, multiply:
6 outlets x 100 watts = 600 Watts
1. The Philippine Electrical Code provides that 100 watts be the maximum load per light outlet.
Thus, for 5 light outlets at 100 watts, multiply:
6 outlets x 100 watts = 600 Watts
1. The Philippine Electrical Code provides that 100 watts be the maximum load per light outlet.
Thus, for 5 light outlets at 100 watts, multiply:
8 outlets x 100 watts = 800 Watts
2. Compute the Current Load.
800 watts/230 = 3.47 Amperes
Section 3.3.1.2 of the Philippine Electrical Code specify 180 watts load limit per
conveniece outlet. Thus:
1. Find the number of appliance outlet and the current load
8 outlets x 180 watts .
8 x 180 = 1440 Watts
Divide: 1440 watts/230volts = 6.26 Amperes
2. Determine the Size of the Service Wire Conductor. Refer to Table 2-5 or 4-2
For the 3.13 amperes load, specify the minimum wire gauge for convenience outlet.
2 pieces 3.5mm2 THHN copper wire.
4. Solve for the Size or Rating of the Over Current Protective. Refer to Table 4-l.
For 3.13 amperes on 3.5 mm2 THHN copper wire specify:
Use 20 Amperes trip breaker.
Section 3.3.1.2 of the Philippine Electrical Code specify 180 watts load limit per
conveniece outlet. Thus:
2. Determine the Size of the Service Wire Conductor. Refer to Table 2-5 or 4-2.
For the 3.91 amperes load, specify the minimum wire gauge for convenience outlet.
2 pieces 3.5 mm2 THHN copper wire.
4. Solve for the Size or Rating of the Over Current Protective. Refer to Table 4-l.
For 3.91 amperes on 3.5mm2 THHN copper wire specify:
Use 20 Amperes trip breaker.
Article 6.7 of the Philippine Electrical Code (PEC) provides that:Branch Circuit conductor
supplying a motor shall have an ampacity not less than 125% of the flull load current."
5. Find the Size and Rating of the Branch Circuit Protection. The Code on branch circuit protection
for a single motor provides that: "It shall be increased by 250% of the full load current of the
motor. Thus:
6.07 x 250% = 15.175 amperes. From Table 4-1 for a continuous load
use 30 Amperes Trip Breaker
Calculating the Ampacity of the Service Entrance Conductor
and the Main Disconnecting Means
1. Find the total current load of circuit 1 to Circuit 7:
Lighting Load Ct. -1 and Ct 2 ------------------------ 2,600 Watts
Small appliance load Ct.-3 and Ct.-4 ------------------------ 3,060 Watts
TOtal load (except the Aircon unit) ------------------------ 5,560 Watts
2. From Table 4-4 of PEC, Optional Calculation for Dwelling Unit, apply demand factor (df).
2. Find the Size of Main Feeder and the Neutral From Table 4-2
use 2- 30 mm2 THHN copper wire.
3. The Neutral conductor of a 3-wire line to line supply system shall have an ampacity of not
less than 70% of the ungrounded (live wire) conductor or Two Trade size smaller
than the ungrounded conductor. (PEC Specifications).
Therefore: use 1 - 22 mm2 THW copper wire for the Neutral line.
4. Determine the .Size of the. Conduit Pipe. Refer to Table 2-9, use 25mm diameter pipe.
Summary:
The total load is 57.28 Amperes. From Table 4-2 the 30 mm2 THHN copper wire could be
used considering its 90 amperes ampacity. However, the National Electrical Code (NEC) provides
that: If the computed load exceeds 10,000 watts, the conductor and overcurrent protection shall be
rated not less than 100 amperes.
Therefore:
Use 2-30mm2 THHN copper wire for the Main Feeder and 100 Amperes for the
main breaker.
REFERENCE TABLE
Voltage Drop Calculation
Voltage drop can be calculated by:
VD = K P L I / A
where
K = specific resistivity ( circular mils/foot)
P = phase constant = 2 (for single phase) = 1.732 (for three phase)
L = wire length (ft)
A = wire area (circular mils)
Specific electric resistivity for different types of wire materials
Solid Copper, K = 11 (temp 77oF 121oF),
K = 12 (temp 122oF 167oF)
Solid Aluminum, K = 18 (temp 77oF 121oF),
K = 20 (temp 122oF 167oF)
Stranded Copper, K = 11 (temp 77oF 121oF),
K = 12 (temp 122oF 167oF)
Stranded Aluminum, K = 19 (temp 77oF 121oF),
K = 20 (temp 122oF 167oF)
SOLUTION:
VD = K P L I / A
= (11) (2) (65.09) (2.60) / (4110)
VD = 0.90 V
VD = K P L I / A
= (11) (2) (59.74) (2.60) / (4110)
VD = 0.83 V
VD = K P L I / A
= (11) (2) (47.67) (2.60) / (4110)
VD = 0.66 V
VD = K P L I / A
= (11) (2) (114.40) (3.47) / (4110)
VD = 2.12 V
E. Circuit-5 For Small Appliance Load (Convenience Outlet)
Single phase
Length of wire is 44.26 ft. VD% = [VD/Source Voltage] x 100
Wire # 12 3.5mm2 THHN = [0.93 V / 230 V] x 100
Stranded Copper wire VD% = 0.40%
Current = 6.26 Amperes
VD = K P L I / A
= (11) (2) (44.26) (6.26) / (6530)
VD = 0.93 V
VD = K P L I / A
= (11) (2) (65.25) (7.04) / (6530)
VD = 1.55 V
VD = K P L I / A
= (11) (2) (26.08) (4.86) / (10400)
VD = 0.27 V
H. Service Entrance
Single Phase
Length of wire is 59.05 ft. VD% = [VD/Source Voltage] x 100
Wire # 1 38mm2 TW = [0.89 V / 230 V] x 100
Solid Copper wire VD% = 0.39%
Current = 57.28 Amperes
VD = K P L I / A
= (11) (2) (59.05) (57.28) / (83700)
VD = 0.89 V