UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

A TECHNICAL REPORT ON THE DESIGN OF ELECTRICAL SERVICES TO BE

INSTALLED IN A 3-BEDROOM DUPLEX

PRESENTED BY

GROUP 3 (DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER ENGINEERING)

SUBMITTED TO

ENGR. ?

COURSE CODE

CPE 505

DATE OF SUBMISSION

19TH FEBRUARY, 2024.

 Table of Contents

List of Figures......................................................................................................................................................ii
List of Tables......................................................................................................................................................iii
Group 3 members..............................................................................................................................................iv
CHAPTER ONE.....................................................................................................................................................1
1.1. Introduction.............................................................................................................................................1
1.2. Scope of the project................................................................................................................................1
CHAPTER TWO - METHODOLOGY.......................................................................................................................2
2.1. Lighting System Layout............................................................................................................................2
2.1.1. Lighting Design Calculations...............................................................................................2
2.1.2. Lighting Points Required on the Ground Floor....................................................................3

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 List of Figures
Figure 1 showing the lighting points on the ground and first floor plans..............................................4

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 List of Tables
Table 1.0 showing the values for illuminance ( IES Lighting handbook )............................................2
Table 2.0 Lumen method calculation for the ground floor....................................................................3
Table 3.0 Lumen method calculation for the first floor.........................................................................4

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 Group 3 members
S/N NAMES MATRIC NUMBER
1 OGUNTADE, Abass Omowale 18/30GR043
2 GBADAMOSI, Abdulsamad 18/30GR032
3 AKANJI, Mariam I. 19/30GR058
4 OLUWASANMI, Oluwafemi 18/30GR051
5 OMILEYE, Saheed Olanrewaju 18/30GR052
6 HABIB, Mustapha Omuya 18/30GR033
7 ALASE, Praise O. 18/30GR024
8 AKINYEMI, Omodamilola 18/30GR022
9 OGUNDEJI, Jeremiah O. 18/30GR042
10 EKOGIAWE, Anita Osagiator 18/30GR031
11 Makinde Pamilerin Adeleye 17/30GR038
12 Olororo Issa Yusuf 17/30GR050

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 CHAPTER ONE
1.1. Introduction
Every Electrical Installation in residential, commercial, or industrial buildings begin with
meticulous planning and design, These designs entails various calculations influenced by factors
such as the type and purpose of the building, physical parameters and adherence to standards and
regulations set by organizations like the IEE ( Institute of Electrical Engineers), BSS (British
Standard Specification ) , NEC ( National Electrical Code), MERC ( Nigerian Electricty Regulatory
Commission ) and NESIS ( Nigerian Electricity Supply and Installation Standards). Electrical
design encompasses the planning , creation, testing or supervision of electrical equipment
installation, including lighting systems, power distribution, fire and life safety systems , electronic
components and communication infrastructure.

1.2. Scope of the project

The core area of focus in this project include:
1. Lighting Layout Design
2. Power Layout Design
3. Cable Sizing
4. Fire Detection System
5. Security System
6. Protection System Design

Given that electricity is the primary energy source for buildings, effective utilization and
safe installation are paramount. It’s essential to install electricity economically and design
the power distribution system for minimal power losses. The electrical requirements and
units in each apartment vary based on illumination levels, socket outlet numbers,
accessories and elecdt5rical appliances, tailored to their intended purposes.

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 CHAPTER TWO - METHODOLOGY
2.1. Lighting System Layout
There are two basic methods for calculating size, number and possible spacing of luminaires to
provide a given level (foot candle) of illumination on a given plane or surface. These methods are the
Point-by-Point method which is also known as inverse square law method and it is used to determine
what is needed to produce a given level of illumination on a given area. This method is not much used
because of its complicated and cumbersome applications. This method is useful in determine
illumination levels produced by single or multiple fixtures for spot lighting and flood lighting, while
the lumen method of lighting design is a commonly used technique of lighting design , which is valid,
if the light fittings ( luminaires ) are to be mounted overhead in aa regular pattern. The luminous flux
output (lumens) of each lamp needs to be known as well as details of the luminaires and the rom
surfaces. In this project, the lumen method was used to calculate the lighting point needed in each
room and the total lumen is expressed mathematically as follows:

Luminance x Area of working plane

Total Lumen =
Maintenance Factor x Utiliation Factor

E∗A
Phi =
MF∗UF
Where,
N = number of lamps required
E = illuminance level required (lux)
A = Area at working plane height (m2)
Phi = average luminous flux from each lamp (lm)
MF = Maintenance Factor, an allowance for reduced light output because of deterioration and dirt.
UF = Utilization Factor, an allowance for the light distribution of the luminaire and the room surfaces

2.1.1. Lighting Design Calculations

For the calculation, the table below shows building area with their different illumination
levels.

Table 1.0 showing the values for illuminance ( IES Lighting handbook )

Building Area Light Level (lux)

Living room 150-500
Bedroom , dormitory 150-300
Kitchen 150-300
Hall Landing/Stairway 100-500
Restroom / toilet 150-300
Cafeteria – eating , dining 150-300

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 Store 150
Lobby – office, corridor, veranda 150-300
Source: Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) Lighting handbook.

2.1.2. Lighting Points Required on the Ground Floor

Table 2.0 and 3.0 show the room type with the calculations of how the number of
luminaire to be used is determined and the type of luminaire used id Compact Fluorescent
Lamp( also known as energy saving lamp), in this design four major types of wattages used
are: 16W (1100 lumen) , 26W ( 1600 lumen), 32W (2240 lumen), 36W (2160 lumen) and
36W(2520 lumen) respectively.

Table 2.0 Lumen method calculation for the ground floor

S/N Room Type E∗A Number of Luminaire

N=
phi∗MF∗UF to be used
1. Entrance Porch 200∗4.86 1
N= =0.77
2240∗0.8∗0.7
2. Guest Bedroom 200∗12.96 2
N= =2.14
2160∗0.8∗0.7
3. W.C & Bath 200∗3.6 1
N= =0.57
2240∗0.8∗0.7
4. Laundry 200∗7.14 1
N= =1.14
2240∗0.8∗0.7
5. Store 200∗5.67 1
N= =0.904
2240∗0.8∗0.7
6. Kitchen 200∗14.76 2
N= =2.09
2240∗0.8∗0.7
7. Dinning Area ( 200∗11.89 ) 3
N= =2.65
( 2240∗0.8∗0.7 )
8. Lobby 200∗13.45 2
N= =2.14445
2240∗0.8∗0.7
9. Main Lounge 200∗27 4
N= =4.2857
2250∗0.8∗0.7
10. Ante Room 200∗9 1
N= =1.435
2240∗0.8∗0.7
11. Exit 200∗4.32 1
N= =0.6888
2240∗0.8∗0.7

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12. Stairway 200∗9 1
N= =1.488
2160∗0.8∗0.7

Table 3.0 Lumen method calculation for the first floor

S/N Room Type E∗A Number of Luminaire

N=
phi∗MF∗UF to be used
1. Masters Bedroom 200∗12. 9 6 2
N= =2.1429
2240∗0.8∗0.7
2. MaleChildren 200∗9 2
N= =1 . 4 88
Bedroom 2160∗0.8∗0.7
3. FemaleChildren 200∗12.9 6 2
N= =2.1429
Bedroom 2240∗0.8∗0.7
4. Lobby 200∗10.3 2
N= =1 .642
2240∗0.8∗0.7
5. Private Lounge 200∗21 .6 4 4
N= =3.578
2 16 0∗0.8∗0.7
6. Balcony 200∗5.4 2
N= =2.09
22 5 0∗0.8∗0.7
7. Toilet/Bath 200∗7.5951 1 (x3)
N= =1.2
2250∗0.8∗0.7
8. Walk-in closet 200∗3 1 (x2)
N= =0.476
2250∗0.8∗0.7

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Figure 1 showing the lighting points on the ground and first floor plans