ELECTRICAL AND ILLUMINATION – BUILDING SERVICES II

ASSIGNMENT – PART 1 of 2
 Attempt any 15 questions considering each subpart to be carrying 5-8 marks.
 Groups attempting question no. 21, may attempt only 11 questions in total.

1. What is Electric Current? Why are Electrical Services important for Buildings?
2. What are the different types of Electric currents used in Building Industry? Transmission in
which type of current is preferred and why (List down advantages and disadvantages)?
3. How is Electricity Transmitted from the Generation point till the consumers main tapping
point? Explain with sketches, describe each step and name the system components utilized at
each step.
4. What is a substation? What are the main functions of substations? What are the different
types of substations, explain briefly about classification according to location of substation,
and advantages/disadvantages of one type over the other?
5. List down the functions and types of all the components of a substation. Explain briefly the
different types of transformers and DG sets.
6. What are the transmission and distribution lines system used? Explain with sketches. Explain
the Advantages/ disadvantages of one over the other.
7. How is Electricity distributed inside the building premises? Explain with sketches and line flow
diagrams (Draw and explain for both the cases, HT incomer and LT incomer to the consumer’s
main). Explain the criteria for determining the sub circuits for electrical distribution in
buildings. List the fundamentals for internal distribution wiring system.
8. What is a panel board? Explain its functions and components. What are the different types of
Panel/distribution boards? Describe function of each in one sentence.
9. Explain the need of protective devices in building electrical systems. Explain the over current
protection device- fuses and Miniature Circuit Breakers.
10. Enlist the various relevant codes, Acts and Authorities for Building Electrical Services. Explain
the responsibilities of supplier and consumer under Indian Electricity Act.
11. Discuss various factors that need to be considered while planning and design to integrate
electrical services in buildings.
12. Explain criteria for classifications of cables. List different types of cables used for internal
wiring and explain any one in detail. Explain the criteria for selection of electrical cables/wires.
13. Explain various considerations for electrical wiring installation and layout in buildings. List
different systems of wiring installation and explain any two in brief.
14. Explain various types of conduits used in wiring. Describe exposed and concealed conduit
wiring. Explain the procedure of laying exposed conduit wiring.
15. How does earthing system work? Explain the necessity for earthing of installations. Explain
installation of plate and pipe earthing with sketches.
16. A temporary structure on a project site requires lighting installations. Suggest suitable system
of wiring and explain its installation, merits and demerits.
17. Explain measures that can help conserve electricity in buildings. Explain the standby power
supply for hospital building.
18. Explain the functions and location of substation in multi-storied buildings. Explain briefly how
electrical layout for a residential building is done.
19. How would you determine the number of protective devices required to be mounted on a
panel board? Explain.
20. Enumerate the factors for estimation of Electrical loads in residential building. Explain with an
example.
21. Write short notes:
a. Service Connections. Explain both types.
b. Wiring for an industrial shed
c. Overhead service connections
d. Single and three phase wiring.
e. Typical electrical loads for a residence
f. Typical electrical layout for a residence
g. Wire, cable and bus-bar
h. Purpose and location of main switch in a building
i. Electrical short-circuit
j. Floor race ways / Trunking
k. General purpose and special use circuits
l. Staircase lighting
m. casing and capping wiring
n. loop-in, Tree and Ring distribution wiring systems.
o. Electrical Wiring layout for residential kitchen
p. Different systems of wiring installation