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BASIC ELECTRICAL

SYSTEM DESIGN
EE 223 (Engineering Utilities 1)
Why is there a need to prepare a
correct electrical system design?
How to prepare an electrical
system design?
Every electrical design work or project should begin with
careful planning based on essential requirements:

• The electrical system design must conform to the applicable codes and
standards
• Before starting the design, examine first and establish the electrical needs
of the building.
• Determine the characteristics of the power supply to the overall system.
• Scale the details of the overall electrical system to meet the limitations of
the budgeted funds.
Basic steps in setting the outline for the
detailed design of any electrical system:
• Select basic wiring concepts and configurations.
• Implement the electrical circuiting concepts
• Account for the installation of the overall
electrical syste,
 
TWO-BEDROOM
BUNGALOW HOUSE

Total Floor Area:


Size of conductor:
Maximum allowed by
the PEC – 80% of the
ampacity
 
The voltage we used
is 230 volts in finding
the current for each
circuit.
THANK YOU FOR
WATCHING!
Quiz on 3rd week of May.
This will count as quiz/examination.
Unit 4 only.

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