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2005 NEC Motor Circuit

Requirements and
Calculations
Copyright 1999-2007 Dan Dudley
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NEC Motor Calculations

Basic Information
• 430.6(a)(1) Basic Calc information

– Name Plate Values (430.6(a)(2) are only used
to size overloads)
– Otherwise use T.430.247, 248, 249, & 250
• 430.22(a) Single motor 125% cont. duty
(3 hrs or more)
• T.430.22(e) Note Cont. Duty unless nature
of apparatus is otherwise.

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Basic Information
• 430.52(c)(1) exception
– Next higher standard size overcurrent protective
device.
• 430.62 Feeder O.C. Protection
– Largest S.C. – G.F. Protective device plus the sum of
the F.L.C. of all other motors supplied by the same
feeder
• No provision for going UP to next standard size
must go down to next standard size
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Hp Phases FLC Voltage
Hz
Locked
Temp Service Insulation Rotor
Rise Factor Class Letter
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Line side
Nameplate Data
Actuating Coil
Overload Relays
Load Side
Overload Reset

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For all other

calculations use
Table values
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¾ @120 5 @208 Copyright 1999-2007 Dan Dudley
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25 HP
208 Volts
50 HP
Synchronous
200 HP 440 Volts
480 Volts
25-208 50 sync – 440 200 - 480 Copyright 1999-2007 Dan Dudley

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C.B.
3-phase Std. Fuse
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10HP 240V 1Φ
FLI 44
What minimum size THHN conductors are required

for this motor ?
Name Plate Not used

430.248:
430.248: 10hp @ 240v = 50 amps
430.22(a):
430.22(a): 50 X 125% = 62.5 amps
310.16:
310.16: 62.5 amps = #4 THHN
T.310.16 T.430.248 110.14 Copyright 1999-2007 Dan Dudley

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25HP 480V 3Φ
FLI 32.5
What is the minimum ampacity of the branch circuit conductors

for a 25 HP , 480-volt, 3 phase, squirrel cage motor with
nameplate FLI of 32.5 amps ?
Name Plate value not used

430.250:
430.250: 25hp @480v = 34 amps
430.22(a):
430.22(a): 34 X 125% = 42.5 amps
310.16 : # 6 THHN @60º
@60ºC and 55 amps
Circuits with more than one Motor

• Decide which motor
• Step 1. has largest FLI rating
(This may not be the largest HP)
• Step 2. • Largest FLI of one

motor X 125%
(only increase one)
• Add FLI rating of all

other motors
• Step 3.
(straight from tables)

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5HP 3Φ 5HP 3Φ
208V 208V
What is the minimum ampacity of the branch circuit

conductors for the two motors as shown ? 3∅, 208V
430.250:
430.250: 5 hp @ 208v = 16.7 amps
430.24: Ampacity = FLI 1st motor X 125% + FLI 2nd motor
430.24:
Ampacity = 16.7 X 125% + 16.7 = 37.575 amps
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5HP 1Φ 2HP 1Φ
230V 230V

conductors supplying the two motors as shown ? 1∅, 230V
430.248: 2hp @ 230v = 12 amps

430.248: 5hp @ 230v = 28 amps
Ampacity = Largest FLI X 125% + Second FLI
28 X 125% + 12 = 47 amps

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10HP 3Φ 25HP 3Φ 30HP 3Φ

480V 480V 480V
Squirrel Cage Squirrel Cage Synchronous

conductor serving the three motors as shown
above?
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10HP 3Φ 25HP 3Φ 30HP 3Φ

480V 480V 480V
430.250: FLI’s, 3-phase, 480v

10hp Squirrel cage = 14 FLI
25hp Squirrel cage = 34 FLI
30hp Synchronous = 32 FLI
34 X 125% + 14 + 32 = 88.5 amps

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10HP 3Φ 25HP 3Φ 30HP 3Φ
88.5A 480V 480V 480V
What Size THWN conductors are required for:

1: Ungrounded Conductors
Design
2: Grounded Conductor A
3: Grounding Conductor
T.310.16 & 110.14(c) = #2 THWN Ungrounded (60°C)
No Grounded Conductor Required
T.250.122 Grounding Conductor (EGC) = #8 Cu or #6 Al
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6000 watts 1HP 1Φ 120V

Incandescent Lighting FLI 12.4
What is the minimum size branch circuit conductors

supplying the motor and incandescent lighting above ?
430.248: 1hp @ 120v = 16 amps

Lighting: I=W / E = 6000 / 120 = 50 amps
430.24(a): Ampacity = motor FLI X 125% + Lighting I
16 X 125% + 50 = 70 amps
#4 THHN Cu (60°C)

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81.25
26.25
123.25
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T.310.16 T.430.250 110.14 430.52 Copyright 1999-2007 Dan Dudley
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T.310.16 T.430.250 110.14 430.52 240.6 Copyright 1999-2007 Dan Dudley

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Time Delay 20HP 3Φ

Fuses 480V FLI 29
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Time Delay
Fuses 20HP 3Φ
480V FLI 29
T.430.250: 20hp = 27 amps

T.430.52: Time Delay Fuse = 175%
Max. O.C. device = 27 X 175% = 47.25 amps
430.52(c)(1) exception #1: Next Larger size permitted
240.6(a) Next Larger Std size = 50 amps
Answer: 50 amp Time Delay Fuse

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Non-Time 20HP 3Φ
Delay Fuses 480V FLI 29
T.430.250: 20hp = 27 amps

T.430.52: Non-Time Delay Fuse = 300%
Max. O.C. device = 27 X 300% = 81 amps
430.52(c)(1) exception #1: Next Larger size permitted
Answer: 90 amp Non-Time Delay Fuse

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Inverse Time
Breaker
20HP 3Φ
480V FLI 29
T.430.250: 20hp = 27 amps

T.430.52: Inverse Time Breaker = 250%
Max. O.C. device = 27 X 250% = 67.5 amps
430.52(c)(1) exception 1: Next Larger size permitted
Answer: 70 amp Inverse Time Circuit Breaker

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Selecting Minimum Size Overloads 430.32(A)(1)
Service Factor Temperature Rise
Less than 1.15 40°C or less use

use 115% 125%
1.15 or greater
use 125% Over 40°C use
115%
No Service Factor
Listed use 115% No Temp Listed
use 115%
Selecting Maximum Size Overloads 430.32(C)
Service Factor Temperature Rise
Less than 1.15 40°C or less use

use 130% 140%
1.15 or greater
use 140% Over 40°C use
130%
No Service Factor
Listed use 130% No Temp Listed
use 130%

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Motors with a Duty Cycle - Welders
Solution:
Welder No.1
630.11(a) Nonmotor Generator
Duty cycle 30 Multiplier = 0.55
I=RPCXM
I = 28 amps x 0.55 = 15.4 amps
Welder No.2
630.11(a) Nonmotor Generator
Duty cycle 80 Multiplier = 0.89 RPC 28A
I=RPC xM Duty Cycle
30% RPC 18A
I = 18 amps x 0.89 = 16.02 amps
Duty Cycle
630.11(b)
80%
Total = No.1+ No.2
Total = 15.4 + 16.02 = 31.42 amps

Ans. 31.42 amps
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5HP 230V 1Φ
FLI 24.5
Periodic Duty
15 Min
Solution:
Nameplate current rating is used.

Table 430.22(e)
FLI 15 min. periodic duty = 90%
Ampacity -Nameplate FLI x 90%

= 24.5 x 90% = 22.05 amps.
Answer: 22.05 amperes
T.310.16 T.430.22(e) 110.14 430.52 240.6 Copyright 1999-2007 Dan Dudley

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15HP 230V 3Φ
FLI 16.5
Varying Duty
Solution:
Nameplate FLI is used.

Table 430.22(e)
Continuous use, varying duty= 200%
Ampacity = nameplate FLI x 200 %
Ampacity= 16.5 x 200 = 33 amps
Answer: 33 amperes
T.310.16 T.430.22(e) 110.14 430.52 240.6 Copyright 1999-2007 Dan Dudley
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Motor Efficiency
No motor is 100% efficient • Efficiency = Output / Input
Efficiency = Output / Input • 5HP, 240V, 1∅ = 28A F.L.C.

T.430.248
• W = E X I = 240V X 28A =
6720 VA
• 6720 VA input and 5712 VA
output
• 5712/6720 = .85
• 6720 VA X .85 = 5712 VA
output
• 85% efficiency

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Motor Duty Rating

Intermittent Duty = T.430.22(e)
Nameplate F.L.C. used
50HP,480V,3∅, 15 minute rated elevator
motor, Name Plate FLC =61.2A
T.430.22(e) = 85%
Name Plate FLC = 61.2 X 85% = 52.02A
Branch Circuit Ampacity
Conductor Required = #6 (60°C column)
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Practice Questions
10 Questions
30 Minutes

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Motor Calculations Answers
1. (a) 33A 13.2 X 250% = 33A KW
2. (a) 38.5A 30.8 X 125% = 38.5A KW
3. (b) #3/0 THHN 2 – 7.5 hp 1Ø = 44 A each

2 – 5 hp 1Ø = 30.8 A
1 – 2 hp 1Ø = 13.2 A
1 - 1 HP 1Ø = 8.8 A
56 X 125% + 44 + 30.8 + 24 + 13.2 + 11
70 + 44 + 30.8 + 13.2 + 13.2 + 8.8
Answer: 193 amps
*Note #2 T. 430.248: 5hp, 208v, 1∅ = 30.8 amps

30.8 X 125% = 38.5 amps
T.310.16 T.430.248 T.430.250 T.430.250 110.14Copyright 1999-2007 Dan

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240.6

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4. (c) #3 TW 65 X 125% = 81.25 amps

required. T. 310.16
5. (b) 9152 va Power(va) = E X I
W= 208v X 44 = 9152 va
6. (d) 15.18 A 13.2 X 115% = 15.8 amps
7. (b) 80 amp 44 A FLC X 175% = 77 A
8. (a) 250 amp 175 A + 44 A + 30.8 A

+24 A + 13.2A + 11 A = 298 amps
240.6 = 250 amp
Can’t go up on FEEDER

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240.6
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9. (d) 200 amps

1. 175 + 21 + 21 = 217
2. Can’t go up on feeder - drop down to 200 amp
(240.6)
10. (d) #4 41 amps X 1.25 = 51.25a

Be careful of TYPE of MOTOR, in this case
SYNCHRONOUS Also be careful of type of
CONDUCTOR
Look in Right side – aluminum conductors in the
middle column since design “D” is stated
** For motors marked with design letters B, C, or D conductors having an
insulation rating of 75°C (167°F) or higher shall be permitted to be used
provided the ampacity of such conductors does not exceed the 75°C
(167°F) ampacity.

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240.6

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25-208 50 sync – 440 200 - 480

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Question 1 Keywords
What size short circuit/ground fault protection is
required for the branch circuit serving motor #1 in
motor diagram #1?
What size short circuit/ground fault protection is

required for the branch circuit serving motor #1 in
motor diagram #1?
We are looking for the smallest fuse or circuit breaker
required to protect motor #1 on Motor Diagram #1.

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Question 2 Keywords
What is the minimum size overloads required for
motor #2 on motor diagram #1 ?
What is the minimum size overloads required for

motor #2 on motor diagram #1 ?
We are looking for the smallest heater/overload size

allowed for motor #2 on motor diagram #1.
Overloads = name plate full load current times either
115% or 125% depending on S.F. and/or Temp Rise.
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Question 3 Keywords
What is the minimum size THHN feeder required for
the six motors as shown on Motor Diagram #1 ?
What is the minimum size THHN feeder required for

the six motors as shown on Motor Diagram #1 ?
We are looking for the smallest legally allowed THHN
copper conductor to feed these 6 motors. Feeder
conductor = three steps:
1 find largest FLA motor and multiply by 1.25 (125%)
2. Add FLA of all other motors on same feeder
3. Can’t go up in size = drop down to standard at 240.6

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2005 NEC Motor Circuit

Copyright 1999-2007 Dan Dudley

NEC Motor Calculations

• 430.6(a)(1) Basic Calc information

Copyright 2000-2007 Dan Dudley

NEC Motor Calculations

Copyright 1999-2007 Dan Dudley

Copyright 2000-2007 Dan Dudley

Hp Phases FLC Voltage

Copyright 1999-2007 Dan Dudley

Copyright 2000-2007 Dan Dudley

For all other

Copyright 1999-2007 Dan Dudley

Copyright 1999-2007 Dan Dudley

Copyright 2000-2007 Dan Dudley

¾ @120 5 @208 Copyright 1999-2007 Dan Dudley

25-208 50 sync – 440 200 - 480 Copyright 1999-2007 Dan Dudley

Copyright 2000-2007 Dan Dudley

Copyright 1999-2007 Dan Dudley

What minimum size THHN conductors are required

Name Plate Not used

T.310.16 T.430.248 110.14 Copyright 1999-2007 Dan Dudley

Copyright 2000-2007 Dan Dudley

What is the minimum ampacity of the branch circuit conductors

Name Plate value not used

T.310.16 T.430.250 110.14 Copyright 1999-2007 Dan Dudley

Circuits with more than one Motor

• Step 2. • Largest FLI of one

• Add FLI rating of all

Copyright 1999-2007 Dan Dudley

Copyright 2000-2007 Dan Dudley

What is the minimum ampacity of the branch circuit

T.310.16 T.430.250 110.14 Copyright 1999-2007 Dan Dudley

What is the minimum ampacity of the branch circuit

430.248: 2hp @ 230v = 12 amps

T.310.16 T.430.248 110.14 Copyright 1999-2007 Dan Dudley

Copyright 2000-2007 Dan Dudley

10HP 3Φ 25HP 3Φ 30HP 3Φ

What is the minimum ampacity of the branch circuit

T.310.16 T.430.250 110.14 Copyright 1999-2007 Dan Dudley

10HP 3Φ 25HP 3Φ 30HP 3Φ

430.250: FLI’s, 3-phase, 480v

Copyright 2000-2007 Dan Dudley

What Size THWN conductors are required for:

6000 watts 1HP 1Φ 120V

What is the minimum size branch circuit conductors

430.248: 1hp @ 120v = 16 amps

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T.310.16 T.430.250 110.14 Copyright 1999-2007 Dan Dudley

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T.310.16 T.430.250 110.14 430.52 Copyright 1999-2007 Dan Dudley

T.310.16 T.430.250 110.14 430.52 240.6 Copyright 1999-2007 Dan Dudley

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Time Delay 20HP 3Φ

T.310.16 T.430.250 110.14 430.52 240.6 Copyright 1999-2007 Dan Dudley

T.430.250: 20hp = 27 amps

Answer: 50 amp Time Delay Fuse

T.310.16 T.430.250 110.14 430.52 240.6 Copyright 1999-2007 Dan Dudley

Service Factor Temperature Rise

Less than 1.15 40°C or less use

Service Factor Temperature Rise

Less than 1.15 40°C or less use