LOAD CALCULATION

1ph current 3ph Current Actual

Machine Name Power (W) Phase Voltage (V) Diversity Cable Size (mm²) Isolator type
(A) (A) current (A)
1 Inlet screw conveyor 1500 3 400 8.15 2.72 0.9 2.45 4×(1C×2.5mm²) Cu/PVC/PVC + 1×(1C×2.5mm²) Cu/PVC Earth 20A, 4 pole Isolator
2 Hammer Mill 15000 3 400 81.52 27.17 0.9 24.46 4×(1C×10mm²) Cu/PVC/PVC + 1×(1C×10mm²) Cu/PVC Earth 32A, 4 pole Isolator
3 Fan 7500 3 400 40.76 13.59 0.9 12.23 4×(1C×4mm²) Cu/PVC/PVC + 1×(1C×4mm²) Cu/PVC Earth 20A, 4 pole Isolator
4 Airlock 550 3 400 2.99 1.00 0.9 0.90 4×(1C×2.5mm²) Cu/PVC/PVC + 1×(1C×2.5mm²) Cu/PVC Earth 20A, 4 pole Isolator
5 Ribbon mixer 5500 3 400 29.89 9.96 0.9 8.97 4×(1C×2.5mm²) Cu/PVC/PVC + 1×(1C×2.5mm²) Cu/PVC Earth 20A, 4 pole Isolator
6 Screw conveyor 1500 3 400 8.15 2.72 0.9 2.45 4×(1C×2.5mm²) Cu/PVC/PVC + 1×(1C×2.5mm²) Cu/PVC Earth 20A, 4 pole Isolator
7 Bucket elevator 1500 3 400 8.15 2.72 0.9 2.45 4×(1C×2.5mm²) Cu/PVC/PVC + 1×(1C×2.5mm²) Cu/PVC Earth 20A, 4 pole Isolator
8 Feeder 550 3 400 2.99 1.00 0.9 0.90 4×(1C×2.5mm²) Cu/PVC/PVC + 1×(1C×2.5mm²) Cu/PVC Earth 20A, 4 pole Isolator
9 Conditioner 1500 3 400 8.15 2.72 0.9 2.45 4×(1C×2.5mm²) Cu/PVC/PVC + 1×(1C×2.5mm²) Cu/PVC Earth 20A, 4 pole Isolator
10 Pellet machine 18500 3 400 100.54 33.51 0.9 30.16 4×(1C×10mm²) Cu/PVC/PVC + 1×(1C×10mm²) Cu/PVC Earth 40A, 4 pole Isolator
11 Bucket elevator 1500 3 400 8.15 2.72 0.9 2.45 4×(1C×2.5mm²) Cu/PVC/PVC + 1×(1C×2.5mm²) Cu/PVC Earth 20A, 4 pole Isolator
12 Counter flow cooler 1300 3 400 7.07 2.36 0.9 2.12 4×(1C×2.5mm²) Cu/PVC/PVC + 1×(1C×2.5mm²) Cu/PVC Earth 20A, 4 pole Isolator
Fan and cyclone & 4000 3 400 21.74 7.25 0.9 6.52 4×(1C×2.5mm²) Cu/PVC/PVC + 1×(1C×2.5mm²) Cu/PVC Earth
13 airlock discharger 20A, 4 pole Isolator
14 Crumbler 4000 3 400 21.74 7.25 0.9 6.52 4×(1C×2.5mm²) Cu/PVC/PVC + 1×(1C×2.5mm²) Cu/PVC Earth 20A, 4 pole Isolator
15 Sifter 370 3 400 2.01 0.67 0.9 0.60 4×(1C×2.5mm²) Cu/PVC/PVC + 1×(1C×2.5mm²) Cu/PVC Earth 20A, 4 pole Isolator
16 Bagging machine 1500 3 400 8.15 2.72 0.9 2.45 4×(1C×2.5mm²) Cu/PVC/PVC + 1×(1C×2.5mm²) Cu/PVC Earth 20A, 4 pole Isolator
17 Air compressor system 5500 3 400 29.89 9.96 0.9 8.97 4×(1C×2.5mm²) Cu/PVC/PVC + 1×(1C×2.5mm²) Cu/PVC Earth 20A, 4 pole Isolator
18 Oil &liquid adding mac 2200 3 400 11.96 3.99 0.9 3.59 4×(1C×2.5mm²) Cu/PVC/PVC + 1×(1C×2.5mm²) Cu/PVC Earth 20A, 4 pole Isolator
19 Boiler 5520 3 400 30.00 10.00 0.9 9.00 4×(1C×2.5mm²) Cu/PVC/PVC + 1×(1C×2.5mm²) Cu/PVC Earth 20A, 4 pole Isolator
20 Existing load 22940 3 400 124.67 41.56 0.5 20.78
Lights and power 8832 1 230 38.40 12.80 1 12.80
21 outlets
111262 61 8230 595.08 198.36 18.6 163.18 A
Current (A) 198.36 163.18 A
Future expansions (10%) 19.84 16.32 A
Total Current (A) 218.20 179.50 A
Total kVA 150.56 123.86 kVA
 LOAD ESTIMATION

ELECTRICAL LOAD ESTIMATION

UPGRADING OF EXISTING ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

DESCRIPTION

This is a commercial building with a 60A, three-phase power supply. Due to expansions of the manufacturing
facility, upgrading of the power supply will be required. Load estimation for the building is as follows.

INSTALLATION ADDRESS
No 232, Kondadeniya, Katugathota

3ph Current Actual 3ph

Machine Name Power (W) Voltage (V) Diversity Cable Size (mm²)
(A) current (A)
1 Inlet screw conveyor 1500 400 2.72 0.9 2.45
2 Hammer Mill 15000 400 27.17 0.9 24.46
3 Fan 7500 400 13.59 0.9 12.23
4 Airlock 550 400 1.00 0.9 0.90
5 Ribbon mixer 5500 400 9.96 0.9 8.97
6 Screw conveyor 1500 400 2.72 0.9 2.45
7 Bucket elevator 1500 400 2.72 0.9 2.45
8 Feeder 550 400 1.00 0.9 0.90
9 Conditioner 1500 400 2.72 0.9 2.45
10 Pellet machine 18500 400 33.51 0.9 30.16
11 Bucket elevator 1500 400 2.72 0.9 2.45
12 Counter flow cooler 1300 400 2.36 0.9 2.12
Fan and cyclone & 4000 400 7.25 0.9 6.52
13 airlock discharger
14 Crumbler 4000 400 7.25 0.9 6.52
15 Sifter 370 400 0.67 0.9 0.60
16 Bagging machine 1500 400 2.72 0.9 2.45
17 Air compressor system 5500 400 9.96 0.9 8.97
18 Oil &liquid adding mach 2200 400 3.99 0.9 3.59
19 Boiler 5520 400 10.00 0.9 9.00
20 Existing Machines 22940 400 41.56 0.5 20.78
Lights and power 8832 230 12.80 1 12.80
21 outlets
Three phase Current (A) 163.18 A
Future expansions (10%) 16.32 A
Total three pahse Current (A) 179.50 A
Expected maximum demand in kVA 123.86 kVA

Considering the above calculation, 125kVA, 3-phase electricity supply can be recommended for the premises.

Prepared By :
Eng. J.G.D. S. De Silva
Consultant Electrical Engineer
M-8383

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