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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DESIGN I

College of Engineering
BSEE
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 Module No. 1

Design of Residential Electrical

System

1st Semester 2020-2021

ARMAN M. ARANGORIN
Assistant Professor I
arman.arangorin@wpu.edu.ph

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 Table of Contents

Contents Page

Cover Page i

Title Page ii

Table of Contents iii

Instruction to the User iv

Introduction v

Chapter 1 1

Title Chapter 1

Overview 1

Learning Outcomes 1

Pre-test 2

Specific learning outcomes 2

Time Allotment 2

Discussion 4

Activities/Exercises 25

Rubrics 25

Evaluation/Post-test 28

References 30

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 INSTRUCTION TO THE USER

This module would provide you an educational experience while

independently accomplishing the task at your own pace or time. It aims as
well to ensure that learning is unhampered by health and other challenges. It
covers the topic about sample Design of Residential Electrical System.

Reminders in using this module:

1. Keep this material neat and intact.

2. Answer the pretest first to measure what you know and what to be
learned about the topic discussed in this module.
3. Accomplish the activities and exercises as aids and reinforcement for
better understanding of the lessons.
4. Answer the post-test to evaluate your learning.
5. Do not take pictures in any parts of this module nor post it to social
media platforms.
6. Value this module for your own learning by heartily and honestly
answering and doing the exercises and activities. Time and effort were
spent in the preparation in order that learning will still continue amidst
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 Introduction

Electrical System Design

This module will serve as an alternative learning material to usual way of

classroom teaching and learning delivery. The instructor will facilitate and explain the
module to the students to achieve its expected learning outcomes, activities and to
ensure that they will learn amidst of pandemic.

This material discusses about the sample interpretation of the Philippine

Electrical Code and other electrical codes, Design of Residential Electrical System it
includes lighting layout, power layout, electrical loads, ratings of branch circuit wiring
and specifications of protective devices.

It is very important that the learner will cooperate in by using this module page
by page and completing all the activities asked. At the end learning outcome is
evaluated based the different task given to you. Through your cooperation in this kind
of flexible learning delivery, understanding and designing Electrical Systems in
Residential, Commercial and Industrial Buildings is very much possible. It is expected
that after using this module you will become more prepared to the next lesson about
the Basics of Cost Estimation, lighting design principles and energy efficient lighting
systems in Residential, commercial and Industrial buildings.

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 Chapter I

Residential Electrical Systems Design

Overview

An Electrical System is one where conductors and Equipment are

interconnected to sources of potential difference for distribution and/or utilization of
electrical energy.

This part contains wiring design examples that will illustrate the application of
the provisions of the Philippine Electrical Code. Examples are gathered from the PEC
which covers typically the actual situations encountered by the practitioner. It
illustrates how to determine the sizes of branch circuits, feeders and services. Typical
single family and multi-family dwelling units of different demand load are presented
considering the single phase and three phase service systems. Single and multiple
motor examples illustrate how to size the branch circuit conductors and overload
protection. Also examples on systems with fire pump to illustrate its special
requirement and a system with a voltage regulator.

Learning Outcomes

After studying this course, the student should be able to

➢ Design an Electrical system for Residential Building.

➢ Design an Electrical system for Commercial Building

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Pre-Test

Select the correct answer for each of the following statements and place the
corresponding letter in the space provided.

1. A branch circuit that that supplies a number of outlets for lighting and appliances.
a. Branch circuit, appliance
b. Branch circuit, general purpose
c. Branch circuit, individual
d. Branch circuit, multi wire

2. The circuit conductors between the final overcurrent device protecting the circuit
and the outlets.
a. Branch circuit
b. Branch circuit, general purpose
c. Branch circuit, individual
d. Branch circuit, multi wire

3. A conductor encased within material of composition or thickness that is not

recognized by the PEC as electrical insulation.
a. conductor
b. bare conductor
c. covered conductor
d. insulated conductor

4. A conductor encased within material of composition or thickness that is recognized

by the PEC as electrical insulation.
a. conductor
b. bare conductor
c. covered conductor
d. insulated conductor

5. The conductor from the service point to the service disconnecting means..
a. service drop
b. service conductor
c. service equipment
d. service lateral

6. Which of the following symbolize the circuit breaker

a. c.

b. d.

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7. Which of the following symbolize the service entrance for power

a. c.

b. d.

8. Which of the following symbolizes the conduit in wiring symbols

a. c.

b. d.

9. Which of the following symbolizes the open wiring in wiring symbols

a. c.

b. d.

10. For small single-family dwelling unit having a floor area of not more than 50 square
meters with a load not exceeding 3,680 volt amperes, the code permits the use of
only one
a. Circuit b. safety switch
b. Panel board d. Circuit breaker

Specific learning outcomes

After studying this unit, the student should be able to

➢ Draw a lighting layout

➢ Draw a power layout
➢ Draw a riser or one line diagram
➢ Compute electrical loads, ratings of branch circuit wiring
➢ Provide specification of protective devices.

Time Allotment: 60 hrs.

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Design of electrical layout

In this module we will discuss and explain how to make an electrical layout and
power layout. But before that we will consider the general electrical symbols provided
in the Philippine Electrical Code. These symbols are the one to be used in the drawing
of electrical and power layout from the appendix A Electrical Symbols of the PEC.

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Wiring Design Examples

It will contain wiring design examples to illustrate the application of some

provision on the PEC. It illustrates how to determine the size of branch circuits, feeder
and services. Typical single family and multi family dwelling units of different demand
load are presented considering the single phase and three phase service systems.
Single and multiple motor examples illustrate how to size the branch circuit
conductors and overload protection schemes are presented. Also examples on systems
with fire pump to illustrate its special requirement and a system with a voltage
regulator are also included.

Branch circuit Requirement

For small single-family dwelling unit having a floor area of not more than 50
square meters with a load not exceeding 3,680 volt amperes, the code permits the use
of only one circuit as illustrated in example D note: see section 2.10.1.11(d) for the
minimum number of branch circuit required, see section 2.10.1.11(a) to (c) PEC 2009

Feeder or service load calculation

For feeder and service load calculations, see example it follows the method
provided in part 2.20.2 and the optional calculation method of part 2.20.3.

Selection of conductors
The types and sizes of conductors for 0 through 2000 volts refer to ampacity
table of article 3.10 and section 3.10.1.15 that pertains to such tables (tables 3.10.1.16
through 3.10.1.21 and the notes that pertain to such tables) PEC 2009. For the
minimum size of service entrance conductor, see section 2.30.4.3. conductor
ampacities given in these examples for copper wires are based on ambient air

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temperature of 30°C except specified otherwise. In the examples given, conductors are
selected such that their ampacities are at least 125% of the continuous current through
the conductor. Voltage drops, however, have not been considered in the selection.

Selection of overcurrent protection

The standard ratings for fuses and inverse time circuit breakers are listed in
section 2.40.1.6. maximum rating or setting of motor branch circuit, short circuit and
ground fault protective devices are given in table 4.30.14.6 PEC 2009.

Voltage
For the uniform application of the provisions of articles 2.10, 2.15, and 2.20, a
nominal voltage of 230 volts is used in computing the ampere load on the conductor.

Grounding
In conformance to the provision of the code on grounding, illustration herein
show partial grounding requirements. Feeder and circuit wires indicated in the
examples are for phase wires only. For sizes of grounding conductors and electrodes
see tables 2.50.3.17 and 2.50.6.13 respectively of PEC 2009.

Allowance of future expansion

It is advisable to use larger service conductors and the corresponding
overcurrent protective device to accommodate future loads depending on the
anticipated expansion.

Example D

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Materials and Cost Estimate

For the materials you will be estimating the numbers of lighting outlet,
convenience outlet, etc. based on the design layout, for the length of conduit and
conductors you will base their length on the floor plan specifications where you will be
installing the conductors and conduit, you will also use tables on the PEC for the
number of conductors per conduit depending on the size of the conductors to be
installed.
Also, side from providing the list of the materials you will also look for the prices
per unit of the materials through internet or hardware to provide the actual cost
estimate of the material. From that you can estimate the cost of all the material needed
in the electrical system to be installed in the building.
Although estimate is an approximate calculation or judgment of the value,
number, quantity, or extent of something like materials it is necessary that the value
we will be arriving is not that far from the actual materials needed. In this way we can
minimize the waste or loss in materials or financial expenses.

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 Below is the sample of material estimate from Electrical Layout and Estimate.
You can add an additional column for the price per unit, total amount of a certain
material. So you can compute the total cost of the materials needed in the building.

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Activities/Exercises

Activity 1. Design # 1. Residential Building (single phase)

• Draw/look for floor plan of your dreamed residence at least 3-storey with
at least 150 m2. From that make a lighting layout, power layout. Include the
necessary appliances that you would like to install, Example ACU, Range,
• Provide the necessary computation for the loads, Circuit requirements,
service entrance conductor, service equipment.
• Provide the one line diagram/riser with the corresponding
label/specifications.
• Provide the bill of materials or the cost estimate for the electrical system of
the building.

note: Activities given below will be recorded and to be submitted thru my email, lot of
time may be spent no reason for not submission.

Rubrics for activity 1. Timeliness

CRITERIA LEVELS OF PERFORMANCE/ SCORE

Submission on or before deadline Accepted with (20)

Submission 2 weeks after deadline Accepted with (15)

Submission 1 month after deadline Accepted with (10)

Submission 2 months after deadline Accepted with (5)

Late submission beyond 2 months Accepted (0)

Total 20

Rubrics for activity 1. Drawings

LEVELS OF PERFORMANCE/
CRITERIA
SCORE

Drawings/illustrations are complete, neat and

Very Satisfactory (20)
clear with specifications/details

Drawings/illustrations are complete, with

Satisfactory (15)
specifications/details

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Fair (10)
missing specifications/details

Drawings/illustrations are incomplete with

Needs improvement (5)
missing specifications/details

Total 20

Rubrics for activity 1 Design # 1

Criteria Quality level of performance rating

Most acceptable Less not

acceptable acceptable acceptable

Timeliness 10 8 6 4 10

format 10 8 6 4 10

Drawings 20 15 10 5 20

Content 60 50 40 30 60

total 100

Computation of grades for Design 1 & 2

Description Criteria rating

Timeliness Format Drawings Content total

Design # 1 10 10 20 60 100 50%

Design # 2 10 10 20 60 100 50%

total 100%

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 Requirement (Design compilation)

Title page
Table of contents
WPU mission vision
CET mission vision
CET goals & objectives
EE objectives

Introduction – as a whole for Electrical System Design

Chapter I Design no. 1 – Residential Building

Introduction – About Residential building

Objectives- To design a Residential building…
Design problem – How to design a Residential building…
Drawings
Computation
Tables

Chapter II Design no. 2 – Commercial Building

Introduction – About Commercial Building

Objectives - To design a Commercial building…
Design problem – How to design a Commercial building…
Drawings
Computation
Tables

Chapter III problems encountered

Chapter IV summary, conclusion & recommendation

Chapter V References
Philippine Electrical Code, (2000, 2009)
By: IIEE

Note:
All chapter & computation hand written, drawings (Floor plan, Electrical
layout, power layout, etc.) - AutoCAD, tables used-photocopied.
Deadline for design # 1 - January 13, 2021.

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Post Test

Select the correct answer for each of the following statements and place the
corresponding letter in the space provided.

1. A branch circuit that that supplies a number of outlets for lighting and appliances.
a. Branch circuit, appliance
b. Branch circuit, general purpose
c. Branch circuit, individual
d. Branch circuit, multi wire

2. The circuit conductors between the final overcurrent device protecting the circuit
and the outlets.
a. Branch circuit
b. Branch circuit, general purpose
c. Branch circuit, individual
d. Branch circuit, multi wire

3. A conductor encased within material of composition or thickness that is not

recognized by the PEC as electrical insulation.
a. conductor
b. bare conductor
c. covered conductor
d. insulated conductor

4. A conductor encased within material of composition or thickness that is recognized

by the PEC as electrical insulation.
a. conductor
b. bare conductor
c. covered conductor
d. insulated conductor

5. The conductor from the service point to the service disconnecting means..
a. service drop
b. service conductor
c. service equipment
d. service lateral

6. Which of the following symbolize the circuit breaker

a. c.

b. d.

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7. Which of the following symbolize the service entrance for power

a. c.

b. d.

8. Which of the following symbolizes the conduit in wiring symbols

a. c.

b. d.

9. Which of the following symbolizes the open wiring in wiring symbols

a. c.

b. d.

10. For small single-family dwelling unit having a floor area of not more than 50 square
meters with a load not exceeding 3,680 volt amperes, the code permits the use of
only one
c. Circuit b. safety switch
d. Panel board d. Circuit breaker

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References:

BOOKS

IIEE. (2000, 2009 0r latest avail.). Volume 1. Philippine Electrical Code

Fajardo, M. B. Jr. Fajardo, L.R. (2000). Electrical Layout and Estimate. Second
Edition. 5138 Merchandising.

Sclater, N. Traister, J.E. (2003) Handbook of Electrical Design Details. Second

Edition. McGraw-Hill Professional.

Butler, R.B. (2002) Architectural Engineering Design: Mechanical Systems. McGraw-

Hill Professional.

WEB

www.digitalengineeringlibrary.com

ARTICLES

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