Three-Phase Electrical Wiring installation in a Multi-Story Building

Multistory building Distribution System

Requirements
Three Phase Energy meter 1 No
Three Pole MCCB, 100A, 1 No
Double Pole, 63A, 30mA Trip Current RCD, 3 Nos
Double Pole MCBs, 63A, 3 Nos
Single Pole, 20A, MCB, 6 Nos
Single Pole, 16A, MCB, 3 Nos
Single Pole, 10A, MCB, 6 Nos
Distribution board cases, 3 Nos
Bus bar Link for Neutral Cable Connections
Cupper strips for MCB Common connection, 3 Nos
Step by Step Procedure
To do Electric distribution system in a multi-storey building, follow the following
steps.
As we have leaned the basic electrical wiring of bulb, fans etc (i.e. Sub-circuits
and final sub circuits) so,
1.First of all, connect the three-phase energy meter as shown in fig. (If you dont
sure that how to wire a 3-phase energy meter, then check this simple
method How To Wire a 3-Phase kWh meter from the Supply to The Main
Distribution Board?)
2.Connect the MCCB (Moulded Case circuit Breaker) as three pole main switch to
the incoming three phases (R, Y, B) from 3-phase energy meter
3.Now connect the outgoing phases (R, Y, B) from MCCB (Moulded Case circuit
Breaker) to the DP (Double Pole MCB , RCD, SP (Single Pole MCBs and load) of
each storey, as shown in fig)
4.Also connect the Neutral wires to RCDs and then to neutral links and then to
specific loads (as shown in fig).
5.Do not forget about earthling. So connect all loads with Earth link and earth
link must be connected to the earth electrode viva earth lead (as shown in fig)
6.Use the main breaker with proper rating i.e. which carry the total load current
of all distribution boards of each storey but install the breaker in Sub distribution
board according to that desired storey i.e. fans, lights etc in one storey and so
on for other storey.
Click image to enlarge

Good to Know
In a Three Phase Wiring Distribution System;
Line to Line Voltage = 440V
Line to Neutral Voltage = 230V
I.e.
L1 to L2 = 440V
L2 to L3 = 440V
L3 to L1 = 440 V
And
L1 to N = 230V
L2 to N = 230V

L3 to N = 230 V
In USA and other Countries
L1 to L2 = 208V
L2 to L3 = 208V
L3 to L1 = 208 V
And
L1 to N = 120V
L2 to N = 120V
L3 to N = 120 V
Note:
Distribute Electrical wiring of each storey in three or four circuits. The purpose of
this,
If a circuit breakerof a circuit or distribution board trip due to some reason, then
all bulb and loads would not disconnect at once.
In case of one circuit instead of three circuits, if the load of storey increases,
then more current will flow and cables may overheat. Also voltage drop would
be increased. So rated voltage may not reach to electrical appliances,therefore,
the light of bulbs would be dimmed. Moreover, due to overheat in the cables,
there is also a risk of fire in the building.
General Precaution
Disconnect the power source before servicing, repairing or installing electrical
equipments and installation.
Also use the proper cable in size with this simple calculation method ( How to
determine the suitable size of cable for Electrical Wiring Installation)
Never try to work on electricity without proper guidance and care
Work with electricity only in presence of those persons who has good
knowledge and practical work to deal with electricity
Read all instruction and cautions and follow them strictly.
The author will not be liable for any losses, injuries, or damages from the
display or use of this information or try any circuit in wrong format so please! Be
careful because its all about electricity and electricity is too dangerous
You May Also Read
Single-Phase Electrical Wiring installation in a Multi-Story Building
Three Phase Electrical Wiring in Home (How to Connect Loads in Single
Phase & three Phase Supply System)
Wiring of the distribution board , Single phase, from Energy meter to the main
distribution board (Without RCD)
Wiring of the Distribution Board with RCD , Single Phase, (from Energy Meter to the
main Distribution Board) Fuse Board Connection
Electrical Wiring