Electrical Design Calculations

Of
Residential / Commercial Buildings

Power Point Presentation

By
owerPoint lecture prPoesented by:
ENGR. VIRGILIO S. LUZARES ‘govhil’

• IIEE Governor , Central Luzon Region

• IIEE Life Member
• GM, Luzares ENERGY

engr.gil.luzares@gmail.com IIEE Professional Training & Development Committee

I. Introduction
Purpose
This article is intended for PEE, REE, and RME who are starting to
prepare electrical plans and specifications. The following discussions
contain basic knowledge and requirements in the electrical design of
single storey and single occupancy residential building, and high-rise
residential/commercial condominium buildings.

Reminder
In accordance with the New Electrical Engineering Law
(RA#7920), Professional Electrical Engineer (PEE), Registered
Electrical Engineer (REE), and Registered Master Electrician (RME)
may prepare electrical plans, specifications and other related
documents but only a PEE can sign and seal these plans,
specifications, other related documents, and practice electrical
engineering in its full scope.

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II. Review of Basic Design Requirements

2.1.0 Definition
The definitions in PEC1 2009 apply in this presentation and
only selected additional definitions which are applicable and
necessary in the design of high-rise residential/commercial
condominium building are presented.

2.1.1. Building
A roofed structure, which stands alone or that is cut-off from
adjoining structures by firewalls with all openings therein are
protected by approved fire doors and which is constructed with
columns, walls and flooring, and intended for the support, shelter
or enclosures of person, animal, chattel, or property of any kind.

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2.1.2 Classification of Building

2.1.2.1 Based on Intended Use or Occupancy

A) Residential: A building consisting of one or more dwelling units, usually for

the use of the owner. A dwelling unit is composed of one or more rooms for
the use of one or more persons as their permanent housekeeping unit with
space for eating, living, sleeping, and permanent provisions for cooking
and sanitation.

B) Commercial: A building consisting of one or more commercial units for the

use of the owner and/or others. A commercial unit is composed of one or
more rooms for the use of one or more persons, usually for profit making
enterprise.

C) Residential and/or Commercial Condominium: A condominium building

consisting of a combination of residential and commercial units, wherein
the units are designed and constructed for independent use or ownership
in accordance with the Condominium Law (RA#4726). Furthermore, the
unit owners have to form a corporation to handle mainly their common
interests.
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 ILLUSTRATION #1A

Roof

Air space
separation or
Occupant A fire wall Occupant B

Building A Building B
(Elevation) (Elevation)

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2.1.2.2 Based on the Number of Occupancies

A) Single Occupancy: A building with one (1) unit occupancy. In single

occupancy and residential building, the building has only one (1) dwelling
unit as shown in Illustration #1A.

B) Multiple Occupancy: A building with two (2) or more units of occupancies.

In multiple occupancy and residential building, the building has two (2) or
more dwelling units. In multiple occupancy and commercial building, the
building has two (2) or more commercial units. In multiple occupancy
building also, the building may consist of residential and commercial units.
When the units of a multiple occupancy building are owned by different
persons or entities, such as a condominium, a common administrator has
to be appointed by the owners.
Refer to Illustrations #1B, #1C, and #1D.

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 ILLUSTRATION # 1B

Roofing

Wall partition

Air Air
space space
Occupant 1 Occupant 2 Occupant 3

Ground
level

Building C
(Elevation)
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 ILLUSTRATION #1C

Firewall Firewall
.4m - 1.0m height
Roofing Roofing Roofing

Air Air
space space
Firewall

Occupant 1 Occupant 2 Occupant 3

Ground
Level

Building D
(Elevation)
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2.1.2.3 Based on Height or Number of Storeys. National
Building Code (PD1096):

A) Low-rise: One(1) storey to five(5) storeys or three(3) meters to

fifteen meters above established grade. Generally not requiring
an elevator if the building is for residential use.

B) Medium-rise: Six(6) storeys to fifteen(15) storeys or

eighteen(18) meters to forty five(45) meters above established
grade. Electric power needed for elevators.

C) High-rise: Sixteen(16) storeys or more or forty eight(48) meters

or higher above established grade. Electric power is needed
for elevators, and warning lights. Lightning protection
system is also required.

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Low Rise, Single Occupancy

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 III. Electrical Design of a Single Storey, and Single Occupancy
Residential Building.

3.0 General
Although the electrical design of a low-rise residential
building is already a project design subject in most colleges, it is
discussed here because the design processes, criteria, methods,
requirements of the owners, architect, electric utility, and others
are almost similar to the electrical design of a high-rise
condominium building.

3.1 Design Processes

In most cases, the electrical design starts from an architectural
layout and other drawings, such as the drawing shown in Figure
3.1A.

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 Not to Scale
b
Sab

SALA b. Location Plan

Not to Scale
a a a

To Marilao Municipal Hall Lias Road

16m
7m
N
DINING
Sc
9m
Residential

Rizal St.
W E
c 9m
Building
S S
18m

Service Equipment 4m 8m 4m

T&B
S LOT
c
BEDROOM

KITCHEN

8m
Figure 3.1A
Architectural Layout

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3.1.1 Review of the Design Requirements
The design requirements are not just whims/caprices of electrical
designers, electrical utilities, municipal/city electrical engineers or
electricians, and others. The following are some requirements which may
enlighten the user of this handout:

3.1.1.1 Location Plan

The location plan will guide the electrical design engineers,
inspectors from the office of the local building official, inspectors from
the local electric utility, prospective bidders, and other persons who have
interests in the project. Pls. refer to Figure 3.1A & Figure 3.2B.

3.1.1.2 Electrical Layout

The electrical layout is similar to the architectural layout except that
the electrical layout contains the interconnection of the service
drop/lateral, service entrance, service equipment, feeder, subfeeder,
load center, panelboards, branch circuit, and nomenclature of
occupancies. Pls. refer to Figure 3.2A

For large projects, the electrical layout for the service drop/lateral,
service entrance, service equipment, feeder/subfeeders, load centers
and panelboards are separated from the branch circuit. For large and
complicated projects, further separation might be necessary. 13
3.1.1.3 Legend or Symbol
These help in understanding the electrical plan. The recommended
symbols are shown in Appendix A of the Philippine Electrical Code Part 1
2009. However, other symbols can be used, especially the local symbols
which are easily understood in the area.

3.1.1.4 General Notes and/or Specifications

These are general requirements and shall show the following:

A) Nature of electrical service, including number of

phases, number of wires, voltage and frequency.

B) Type of wiring
These include service entrance, feeders, subfeeders, and
branch circuit wires for lighting and power load.

C) Special equipment to be installed, including rating and

classification of services or duty cycle.

D) Methods of grounding
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 E) Type and rating of main disconnecting means, overcurrent protection, and
branch circuit wiring.

F) Clearance and mounting height of service equipment, electric meter,

panelboard and devices.

3.1.1.5 Design Analysis

This is a computation or selection of the following:
A) Size/type/number of wires and size/type of conduits for
branch circuits, sub-feeders, feeders, busways and service
entrance.
B) Type, rating and trip setting of overload protective devices
C) Short circuit current and interrupting capacity of overcurrent
protection device.
D) Voltage Drop

3.1.1.6 Schedule of Loads.

This is a load tabulation which indicates the following:
a.) Branch circuit for each load or combination of loads.
b.) Rating of each load and the corresponding computations.
c.) Source of electric power and rating of service equipment
protective device and disconnect.
d.) Number of phases, type and the size of wiring.
e.) Service entrance, feeder, subfeeder, etc. 15
3.1.1.7 Single Line or Riser Diagram (Pls. refer to Figure 3.2C)

This shows a comprehensive interconnection, size, and rating of the

service drop/lateral, service entrance, service equipment, feeder,
subfeeders, load centers, and panelboard. This is necessary in the
computation of short circuit current and voltage drops.

3.1.1.8 Title Block

This is a standard strip of 40mm height at the bottom of the sheet and
contains the following:

A) Name and location of installation or project

B) Name, signature and address of owner/manager/operator
C) Name, signature and seal of Professional Electrical Engineer together
with his PRC license number and validity, Professional Tax
Receipt Number and Tax Identification Number.
D) Sheet contents
E) Scale
F) Drawing and sheet number.

3.1.1.9 Others
The complete requirements are shown in Article 1.3 of PEC 1 2009. 16
3.2 Detailed Design.

3.2.1 Preparations

With the architectural layout and other drawings, the development

of the initial electrical design starts. A preliminary arrangement of the
electrical plan requirements helps in the determination of the number
of drawing sets to be prepared to avoid overcrowding in the electrical
plan. Considering the size of this building, the entire electrical plan
requirements can be accommodated in two(2) sets of size 500mm x
760mm sheets, without overcrowding the electrical plan.

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3.2.2 Electrical Calculation (Residential Units)

3.2.2.1 General lighting load.

A) Load = 72m² x 24 volt-amperes/m² = 1,728 volt-amperes

Where:
72m² is the floor area as shown in the architectural layout
Figure 3.1A and 24 volt-ampere is the unit load for dwelling units
as per Table 2.20.2.3.

I (Load) = 1,728 = 7.51 amperes

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B) Provide one (1) 20A branch circuit. Although a 15AT circuit breaker is
adequate for the computed load, a 20AT circuit breaker is used to take
care of expected high usage of home appliances. Refer to section
2.40.1.6 for standard ampere trip ratings of circuit breakers.

C) Use 2 # 3.5mm², copper TW, branch circuit conductors. Pls. refer to Table
3.10.1.16 for ampacity.

D) Use 15mm dia. rigid PVC conduit. Refer to Table C10 for size of conduit
which can accommodate 2 #3.5 mm2 copper, TW.
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3.2.2.2 Small appliance load

A.) Load = 20 A @ 1,500 volt-amperes = 1,500 volt-amperes

Where 1,500 volt-amperes is as per Section 2.20.3.13(a).

I (Load) = 1,500 = 6.52 amperes.

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B.) Provide one(1) 20A small appliance branch circuit as per Section
2.10.1.11(c)(1) or Section 2.10.3.3(b)(1). Refer also to Section
2.40.1.6 for ampere trip ratings of circuit breakers.

C.) Use 2 # 3.5mm² copper, TW branch circuit conductors. Refer to

Table 3.10.1.16 for ampacity of the conductor.

D.) Use 15mm dia. Rigid PVC conduit. Refer to Table C10 for size of
conduit which can accommodate 2 #3.5 mm2 copper, TW.
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3.2.2.3 Laundry load

A.) Load = 20A at 1,500 volt-amperes = 1,500 volt-amperes

Where 1,500 volt-amperes is as per section 2.20.3.13(b).

I (Load) = 1,500 VA = 6.52 amperes.

230 V

B.) Use one (1) 20A branch circuit as per section 2.10.1.11(c)(2).

C.) Use 2 # 3.5mm² copper, TW, branch circuit conductors. Refer to

Table 3.10.1.16 for ampacity of the conductors.

D.) Use 15mm dia. rigid PVC conduit. Refer to Table C10 for size of
conduit which can accommodate 2 #3.5mm2 copper, TW.

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3.2.2.4 Sum of connected load for general lighting, small
appliance, and laundry.
Connected load = 1,728VA + 1,500VA + 1,500VA
= 4,728VA

3.2.2.5 Demand load for the three (3) loads above (3.2.2.4)
Demand load = First 3000VA at 100% plus remainder at 35%
= 3000VA x 100% + (4728-3000)VA x 35%
= 3000VA + (1,728VA)35%
= 3000VA + 604.8VA
= 3604.8VA
I (demand load) = 3,604.8VA = 15.7 A
230V
= 15.7A
Where the 100% & 35% demand factors are as per Table 2.20.3.3.

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3.2.2.6 Other Loads

A.) One (1) 1.5 Hp room ACU, single phase 10A x 230V = 2,300 volt-
amperes
Where 10A is as per Table 4.30.14.2.

B.) Rating of branch circuit protective device = 250% x 10A = 25A

Where 250% is the maximum inverse time rating of the breaker
as per Table 4.30.4.2.
Provide one(1) 20A branch circuit for the room air-conditioner.
Please note that 25AT circuit breaker is not yet available, and hence, the
20AT available circuit breaker, which is the next lower rating, is used.
Refer to Section 2.40.1.6 for ampere trip ratings of circuit breakers.

C.) Use 2 #3.5 mm2 copper, TW branch circuit conductors. Refer to Table
3.10.1.16 for the ampacity of the conductor.

D.) Use 15 mm dia. rigid PVC conduit. Refer to Table C10 for size of conduit
which can accommodate 2 #3.5mm2 copper, TW.

E.) The room ACU is at 100% demand factor. Refer to Section 2.20.4.3(c)(1).
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3.2.2.7 Total computed net continuous load
Load = 3,604.8 volt-amperes + 2,300 volt-amperes
= 5,904.8VA
I = 5,904.8VA = 25.7A
230V

The 5,904.8VA is considered continuous load because a demand factor is

already applied to all the loads.

3.2.2.8 Circuit Requirements

Provide four (4) - 2 wire branch circuits for:
A.) General lighting, 20AT, IP
B.) Small appliance, 20AT, IP
C.) Laundry, 20AT, IP
D.) Room aircon (ACU), 20AT, IP

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3.2.2.9 Service Entrance Conductors

A.) I (Service entrance) = Continuous load x 125%

+ Non-Continuous load. Refer to Section 2.30.4.3(a)(1).
I (Continuous load) = 5,904.8VA = 25.7
230V
(Non-continuous load) = 0

I (Service Entrance) = 25.7A x 125% + 0

= 32.1A

B.) Use two(2) # 8mm² copper THW wires. Refer to Table 3.10.1.16
for conductor ampacity. THW insulation is used because the chances of
the service entrance encountering more heat is greater than the branch
circuit inside each unit.

C.) Use 20 mm. dia. PVC conduit except the supply side of service meter,
which shall be galvanized rigid steel conduit as per requirement of Meralco.
Refer to Table C10 for rigid PVC conduit and Table C8 for rigid steel conduit
size which can accommodate 2 #8mm2 copper, THW.

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3.2.2.10 Service Equipment
A.) Maximum current rating of protective device. Refer to Section 4.30.5.2, Section
4.30.5.3(1), and Section 4.30.5.3(3).

Non-Time Delay Fuse

I = [15.7A + 300%(10A)] = 45.7A

Inverse-Time Circuit Breaker

I = [15.7A + 250%(10A)] = 40.1A

Where 15.7A is the I (demand load) excluding the full load current of the 1.5 Hp ACU,
300% and 250% are as per Table 4.30.4.2 and 10A is the full load current of the 1.5 H.p,
230V, room air conditioner as per Table 4.30.14.2.

B.) One(1) 40AT, 1-pole, 250V circuit breaker is already complying, but there is no need for
main circuit breaker for the service equipment, considering that there are four(4) branch
circuit breakers only. However, this panelboard shall be marked/approved as service
equipment.

C.) Circuit Breaker at Private Pole

The distance of the utility secondary line to the building is 16m, (Refer to Figure
3.1A, B. Location Plan),and hence, a private pole with circuit breaker has to be
provided in accordance with Meralco standards.
Provide one(1) 40AT, 1-pole, and 250V molded case circuit breaker which shall
serve as a disconnecting means and protection for the wires from the private pole to the
service equipment, when required.
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3.2.1.11 Total Connected Load

Total Connected Load = General lighting & co plus small appliance plus laundry + other loads
= 1,728 VA + 1500VA +1,500VA + 2,300VA = 7,028VA

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3.2.3 Electrical Plans

3.2.3.1 Electrical Wiring layout.

This is similar to the Architectural Layout in Figure 3.1A,

except that the lighting, convenience outlets are already
electrically interconnected as shown in Figure 3.2A

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 Service Supply 230V, 2-wire, grounded
Service Supply 230V,
from distribution
2-wire, grounded transformer
rated 100kVA, 19.9kV-230V, grounded
M
Service Entrance 2 #8mm²
copper, THW in 20mm
galvanized rigid steelo conduit.

Sab

SALA
a a a

Service Entrance 2 #8mm²

copper, THW in 20mm Figure 3.2A
PVC conduit
Electrical Wiring Layout
Sc
DINING
Scale – 1:100
9m
c

S
1

T&B
3
S
b
2 BEDROOM

Service Equipment
3-20AT, 1P, 250V
1-30AT, 1p, 250V 4

8m 28
3.2.3.2 Location Plan
This is also the same as the location plan in Figure 3.1A
but it has to be incorporated in the electrical plans.

To Marilao Municipal Hall Lias Road

16m

Residential E
Rizal St.

W
Building 9m

S
18m

4m 8m 4m

LOT

Note: This can be included in the

electrical wiring layout sheet.

Figure 3.2B
Figure 3.2B
Location Plan 29
3.2.3.3 Legend
Note: This can be included in Electrical Wiring Layout Sheet

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3.2.3.4 General Notes/Specifications

Note: This can be included in Electrical Wiring Layout Sheet

A) All electrical works shall be done in accordance with the Philippine Electrical
Code Part 1, latest edition, the requirements of the municipality of Marilao
and the Manila Electric Company.

B) The electrical works shall be done by a Registered Master Electrician

(RME) or Registered Electrical Engineer (REE) or Professional Electrical
Engineer (PEE) or skilled electrical practitioner but under the supervision of
RME, REE, PEE.

C) Materials, devices and equipment shall be new and shall be in conformance

with the Philippine Standards or listed by an organization which is acceptable
to the authority having jurisdiction.

D) The electrical service shall be 230V, line to ground, single phase.

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E) The the service equipment and all other equipment shall be provided
with adequate and proper grounding.

F) Conductors and conduits shall be as indicated in the computation load

schedule, or single line diagram.

G) All wiring shall be in PVC conduit and shall be embedded when

running thru concrete except when otherwise noted.

H) Service entrance conduit, from the service head to the electric meter,
shall be exposed galvanized rigid steel conduit.

I) All wiring devices shall be flush mounted and grounding type.

J) Mounting height of convenience outlets shall be 30cm from the floor

level.

K) Layout dimension are approximate and intended as installation

guides only.

L) All inconsistencies shall be brought to the attention of the PEE who

signed and sealed the drawings, computations, load schedule,
specifications, and other documents. 33
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 3.2.3.6 Single Line Diagram
Service Drop (Service Supply)
230V, 2-wire, grounded.

Service Entrance 2# 8mm²,

copper, THW in 20mm
Service galvanized rigid steel conduit
head

* * Meter and Circuit

M Meter breaker are intalled
at the private pole
*
Circuit breaker

Service Equipment Service Entrance 2# 8mm², copper,

3-20AT, 1p, 250V THW in 20mm PVC conduit
1-30AT, 1p, 250V

Farthest outlet

Grounding Electrode Branch conduit conductor 2#

Conductor, #8mm² THW 3.5mm², copper, TW, in
(THW is used because of 15mm dia. rigid PVC conduit.
availability in the project)

Grounding Electrode, 16mm²

diameter x 2.4m long Figure 3.2C
Single Line Diagram
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3.2.3.8 Final Electrical Plan

Figure 3.2E
Location of Wiring and Other Requirements

To Marilao Municipal Hall Lias Road

Service Supply 230V,

2-wire, grounded 16m

N
M
Service Entrance 2 #8mm²
copper, THW in 20mm Residential E

Rizal St.
W
Building 9m
galvanized rigid steelo conduit.
S
18m
Sab
4m 8m 4m

LOT
SALA
Note: This can be included in the
electrical wiring layout sheet.
a a a

Figure 3.2B
Service Entrance 2 #8mm²
copper, THW in 20mm
PVC conduit
DINING
Location Plan
Sc
9m
c

S
1
Legend
T&B
3
S
b
2 BEDROOM

Service Equipment
3-20AT, 1P, 250V
1-30AT, 1p, 250V 4

8m

Electrical Wiring Layout

General/Notes
A) All electrical works shall be done in accordance with the Philippine Electrical Code Part 1, latest edition, the requirements
of the municipality of Marilao and the Manila Electric Company.
B) The electrical works shall be done by a Registered Master Electrician (RME) or Registered Electrical Engineer (REE) or
Professional Electrical Engineer (PEE) or skilled electrical practitioner but under the supervision of RME, REE, PEE.
C) Materials, devices and equipment shall be new and shall be in conformance with the Philippine Standards or listed by an
organization which is acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction.
D) The electrical service shall be 230V, line to ground, single phase.
E) The service equipment and all other equipment shall be provided with adequate and proper grounding.
F) Conductors and conduits shall be as indicated in the computation load schedule, or single line diagram.
G) All wiring shall be in PVC conduit and shall be embedded when running thru concrete except when otherwise noted.
H) Service entrance conduit, from the service head to the electric meter, shall be exposed galvanized rigid steel conduit.
I) All wiring devices shall be flush mounted and grounding type.
J) Mounting height of convenience outlets shall be 30cm from the floor level.
K) Layout dimension are approximate and intended as installation guides only.
L) All inconsistencies shall be brought to the attention of the PEE who signed and sealed the drawings, computations, load
schedule, specifications, and other documents.

Professional EE: Revision # Project Title: Sheet Contents: Project Owner: Dwg# E-1
Sht# 1 of 2
Scale:

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3.2.3.9 Final Electrical Plan (Cont)

Figure 3.2F
Location of Load Schedule and Other Requirements

Panelboard Load Schedule Panelboard Schematic diagram & Grounding

Single Line Diagram

Professional EE: Revision # Project Title: Sheet Contents: Project Owner: Dwg# E-1
Sht# 2 of 2
Scale:

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3.2.4 Size of Grounding (Pls. refer 3.2.3.7 Panelboard Schematic and
Grounding Diagram)
The size of grounding in a building is covered by the following
Sections and Tables

3.2.4.1 Grounded Service Conductor

Section 2.20.3.22 – The grounded service entrance conductor is the
same as the phase service entrance conductor. And hence, the grounded
service conductor is #8mm² THW copper which is the same as the phase
conductor.

3.2.4.2 Grounding Electrode

Use grounding rod, steel, 16mm diameter x 2.4m long in
accordance with Section 2.50.3.3(a)(5)

3.2.4.3 Grounding Electrode Conductor

Section 2.50.3.17 and Table 2.50.3.17 – This is based on the size of
the service entrance conductors which is # 8mm² THW, and hence, from
Table 2.50.3.17, the size of the grounding electrode conductor is #8mm²
THW.

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3.2.4.4 Service Equipment Bonding Jumper
Section 2.50.2.9(d), 2.50.5.13(c) and Table 2.50.3.17 – this is based
on the size of the service entrance conductors. The size of the service
entrance conductors is # 8mm² THW or TW and hence, from Table
2.50.3.17, the size of service equipment bonding jumper is 8mm² THW
or TW.

3.2.4.5 Grounded branch circuit conductor

This is the same as the grounded conductor because this grounded
conductor is the return path.

3.2.4.6 Equipment grounding conductor

Table 2.50.6.13 is based on the rating or setting of automatic
overcurrent device ahead of equipment conduit, devices, etc.
For 20 AT branch circuit the equipment grounding conductor is
3.5mm² copper, TW.

3.2.4.7 Main Bonding jumper

Section 2.50.2.9(d) and Table 2.50.3.17

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3.2.5 Voltage Drop Calculations
3.2.5.1 Design Criteria
In the computation of the voltage drops, the following are the design
criteria in this handout:

A. Branch Circuit – Computations are based on 3% maximum voltage drop

from the distribution panel to the farthest outlet of the branch circuit Pls.
refer to section 2.10.2.1(a), FPN #4. Pls note that the service equipment is
the same as the distribution panel in this example.

B. Feeder Circuit – Computations are based on 3% maximum voltage drop

from the service equipment to the distribution panel. Pls. refer section
2.15.1.2(a)(3), FPN #2. Pls note that the service equipment is the same as
the distribution panel in this example.

C. Feeder and Branch Circuit – Computation are based on 5% maximum

voltage drop from the service equipment to the farthest branch circuit outlet.
And hence, if the voltage drop at the feeder is 3% then the maximum voltage
drop at the branch circuit is only 2% or vise versa.
However in this handout, there is no feeder circuit but only a branch
circuit. And hence, the maximum voltage drop from the service equipment to
the farthest outlet is only 3%. Pls refer to Figure 3.2G.
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D. Service Equipment – Computations are based on 5% maximum
voltage drop from the nominal voltage which is approved by the
Energy Regulatory Commission (Formerly Energy Regulatory
board) Pls. refer to section 16(a)(1) of ERB Resolution # 95-21
known as Standard Rules and Regulations Governing the Operation
of Electrical Power Services. Refer to Figure 3.2G.

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3.2.5.2 Computation
In figure 3.2J or 3.2A, the effective length of the 20A branch circuit, for
convenience outlets, is 24m. The branch circuit current, as computed, is
7.51A as indicated in the Load Schedule. Considering that there is no feeder
circuit as shown in the Single Line Diagram, figure 3.2G, the voltage drop to
be computed is only for the branch circuit. And hence,

Voltage Drop = IR
= 7.51A x 24m x 2ohms x 2
305m
= 7.5A x .16ohm x 2
= 2.4 Volts
where 2 ohms per 305m is the unit resistance of the conductor
(#3.5mm²) as shown in Table 9.1.1.9. To facilitate the computations, only the
resistance is considered. The factor 2 takes care of the return path.

The actual computed voltage is complying because the allowable

maximum voltage drop = 230V(100%-5%)x 3%
= 218.5 x 3%
= 6.6 volts
Pls. refer to figure 3.2H
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The computed voltage drop is complying with the requirements as shown in the
Figure below.

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 Voltage drop calculations are necessary because the voltage at the
supply side of equipment may not be adequate to operate the equipment,
such as motor loads, fluorescent lamps and others. If not adequate,
necessary adjustments in the supply transformer, in the size of conductors,
and others may be done.

3.2.6.Short Circuit Calculations

When fault occurs at any point of the electrical system, it may result to
fires, loss of lives, properties, and others. And hence, the electrical
protection shall be provided with adequate short circuit ratings and this can
be achieved through calculations of the available or expected short circuit
current at strategic points in the electrical system.

3.2.6.1 Impedance/Resistance Diagram

The Single Line Diagram of the electrical system of a building is the
basis for the impedance/resistance diagram, which is needed in the
computation of short circuit current. The Single Line Diagram (Figure 3.2C)
shows the size of conductor used, and hence, most of the
resistances/impedances can be determined as shown in Figure 3.2I. From
this Figure3.2I the impedances which limit short circuit current up to the
farthest outlet are the following:
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 Zs – the impedance from the source to the distribution transformer
Zs (per unit) = KVA base .
Available short capacity in the area.
where
short circuit capacity is normally available from the electric utility

Zt – the impedance of the 100 KVA distribution transformer which supplies power. The
value is either in per unit (pu) or in percentage (%) which is converted to pu by
dividing the percentage by 100. The value is indicated in the nameplate, and
available from the utility or manufacturer’s catalogs.

Zdl – the impedance of the secondary distribution line, not readily available.
Zsd – the impedance of the service drop, not readily available.
Zse1 – the impedance of the service entrance from the circuit breaker to fault point F1.
Zse2 – the impedance of the service entrance from service point to F2.
Zbc – the impedance of the branch circuit conductor form the service equipment to the
farthest outlet.
Z (per unit) = Z(ohms) x KVA base .
(KVbase)(KVbase) x 1000

Pls refer to Table 9.1.1.9 for the impedance of the given size of conductor.

The value of Zdl and Zsd are data which are not readily available and can be reasonably
assumed to be zero in these computations. With this zero assumption, the electrical
designer is at the higher and safer side. And hence, the remaining impedances/resistances
to limit the fault current are Zs, Zt, Zse1, and Zse2 only.
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 Our concerns are the available short current at the service equipment
designated as F1 and at the private pole outside the building designated as
F2 in order that the interrupting and momentary current rating of the circuit
breakers concerned can be specified.

The general formula is

Fault current = I (base) .

ZT (per unit)

Where ZT is the total impedance/resistance from the power source to the fault
point. Furthermore ZT is in per unit at the same base with the current.

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3.2.6.2 Computations
For easier computations, the data of the 100KVA
transformer are used as the base, and hence, all values are
referred to this transformer.

I (Base) = kVA (Base) = 100kVA

kV (Base) 0.23kV

I (Available short circuit current) = I (Base)

ZT (pu)

In order to arrive at the value of the short circuit current, the ZT has to
be computed which is composed of:

A) Zs (pu) = 100kVA
1,000,000kVA
= 0.0001

Where 1,000,000kVA is the available short circuit kVA at the Meralco

electrical system in the area. In several areas of the Meralco franchise,
1,000,000kVA is also the available short circuit kVA.
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B) Zt (Per unit) = 0.06 given data of the base transformer.

C) Zse1 (Ohms) = 0.78 Ohm x 26.72m x 2 = 0.1372

305m
where,
1) 0.78 Ohm is the impedance of the service entrance
305m
conductor (#8mm²) in rigid PVC conduit as per Table 9.1.1.9. Please
note that only the resistance is used to facilitate computation

2) 26.72m is the approximate length of the service entrance from the fault
point F1 to the circuit breaker at the private concrete pole. Please refer to
Figure 3.2K

3) 2 is the multiplier to take care of the return path of the single phase circuit.

Zse1 (pu) = 0.137 Ohm x 100KVA = 0.259

0.23 x 0.23 1000

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D) Zse2 (Ohms) = 0.78 Ohm x 4.6m x 2 = .024 ohms
305m
where,
1) 0.78 Ohm is the impedance of the service entrance
305m
conductor (#8mm²) in rigid PVC conduit as per Table 9.1.1.9. Please note that
only the resistance is used to facilitate computation
2) 4.6m is the approximate length of the service entrance from the fault point F2 to the
service point at the private concrete pole. Please refer to Figure 3.2K
3) 2 is the multiplier to take care of the return path of the single phase circuit.

Zse2 (pu) = .024 Ohm x 100KVA = 0.045 pu

.23 x .23 x 1000

E.) Fault current at F2

I= 434.8 = 434.8 .
Zs + Zt + Zse2 0.0001 + 0.06 + 0.045
= 434.8 = 4,137A
0.1051

F.) Fault current at F1

I = 434.8A = 434.8A . = 434.8A = 1,194.5A

Zs + Zt + Zse2 + Zse1 0.0001 + 0.06 + 0.045 + 0.259 0.364
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3.2.7 Materials/Equipment/Devices
These are the materials, equipment and devices which are to be
installed/incorporated into the electrical project. Each material,
equipment, and devices are complete with specifications and quantity.
The accuracy of the specifications and quantities is important in the
accuracy of the whole cost estimates.

The specifications can be obtained in the brochures/catalogs of the

manufacturers thru their distributors or representatives. It is our practice
that the names of the manufacturers are not mentioned in the
specifications for fair competition. However, if constrained to mention the
manufacturer, the phrase “or equivalent” shall follow after the name of the
manufacturer.

In projects which call for a new specification, not found in the

brochures/catalogs of manufacturers, the electrical designer can specify
his own requirements and let the manufacturers comply.

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3.2.7.1 Materials Take-off

This is just measuring the total lengths of conduits & its fittings,
conductors & its accessories, consumables, number of devices &
equipment, etc. The total length of conductors and conduits may be
converted to commercial lengths, when necessary. The lengths or
quantities can be obtained from the Electrical Wiring Layout (Figure
3.2J), which shall be drawn to scale, for horizontal lengths, and for
vertical lengths thru a vertical configuration of the electrical installation
as shown in Figure 3.2K.

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M

16m

Sab

SALA
a a a

DINING
Sc

c
Service Equipment S
1

T&B
3
S
b
2 BEDROOM

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 It has to be noted that the layout plan may be indicated as drawn to scale
but these layouts may have been reduced already and so, measurements are
already inaccurate. For this type of layout plan, the electrical practitioner has to
reproduce the actual layout plan which is drawn to scale or use the graphical
scale as indicated, if any.

A. Circuit # 1, CO
a) Conduit lengths, 15mm
1) 3-wire, from layout = 3m + 1m + 2m
+ 1.5m + 2.5m + 1.5m
+ 1.5m + 2.5m + 2m
+ 3m + 3m + 4m + 1.5
= 29m
The above values are measurements based on the true scale which is
used in the layout.

2) 3-Wire, for vertical runs = .3m x 24 + 1.5m

= 10.8m
where
.3m is the height of the CO from the floor level.
24 is the total number of conduit entries at the CO boxes.
1.5m is the height of the panelboard
Total conduit length = 29m + 10.8m
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b) Boxes and Fittings
1.) Boxes (Physical count from layout) = 13 pcs.

2.) Bushing (Physical count from layout) = 25 pcs.

Please note that one(1) bushing as a conduit enters a box

3.) Locknut (2 x bushings) = 2 x 25 pcs. = 50 pcs.

c) Conductor length, 3.5mm²

1) Conductor length = 3 x 39.8m
= 119.4m
where
3 is the number of conductors/ conduit
39.8m is the total length of the conduit.

This is applicable because the total length of the conduit contains

same number of conductors.

2) When color coded conductors are available:

Black – 39.8 for ungrounded conductors, refer to Section 2.1.1.6(a)
Green – 39.8m for equipment grounding conductors, refer to
Section 2.50.6.10
White – 39.8m for grounded conductors, refer to Section 2.1.1.6(a) 58
d) Duplex convenience outlets (CO) with cover plates
Co with plate cover = 13 pcs. (Physical count)

e) Electrical tape
Electrical tape = .3m x 13
= 3.9m
Where
.3m is the length needed to cover one(1) Co. 13 is the number of Cos.

B. Circuit # 2
a) Conduit lengths, 15mm
1) 4-wire, from layout = 2.1m + 2.7m
= 4.8

2) 4-wire, from vertical runs = 1.5m

3) 3-wire, from layout = 1.7m + 3m + 1m

+ 2.8m + 1.8m + 1.5m
+2.8m + 2.8m
+ 5m
= 22.4m

4) 3-wire, vertical runs = 1.5m + 1.5m

+ 1.5m +
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1.5m
where
1.5m is vertical distance of the switch or panelboard to ceiling

Conduit length
For 4-wire = 4.8m + 1.5m
= 6.3m

Conduit length
For 3-wire = 22.4m + 6m
= 28.4m

Total Conduit length = 6.3m + 28.4m

= 34.7m
Pls. note that the number of wire includes the equipment grounding
conductor

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 b) Boxes and Fittings

1.) Boxes, 4” octagonal (Physical count from layout) = 8 pcs.

2.) Boxes, 4” x 2 ½” (for switches) = 4 pcs.

3.) Bushing, ½” = 23 pcs.

4.) Locknut, ½” (2 x bushings) = 46 pcs.

c) Conductor length, 3.5mm²

1) Length = (4.8 + 1.5m) x 4

+ (22.4 + 6m) x 3
= 25.2m + 85.2m
= 110.4m

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2) When color coded conductors are available
Black = (4.8m + 1.5m) x 2 + (22.4 + 6)
= 41m
Green = 4.8m + 22.4m + 6m
= 34.7m
White = 4.8m + 22.4 + 6m
= 34.7m

d) Lighting outlets (Physical count) = 8pcs

e) Switches in double gang plate/cover (Physical count) = 3pcs.

f) Switch, in single gang plate/cover (Physical count) = 3pcs.

g) Tape (length) = .3 x (8pcs + 5pcs)

= 3.9m

where
.3m is the length needed to cover one(1) lighting outlet or switch.
13 is the number of lighting outlet and switches

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C. Circuit # 3, Laundry
a) Conduit lengths, 15mm
1.) 3-wire, from layout = 3.7m

2.) 3-wire, for vertical runs = .3m + 1.5m

= 1.8m
where
.3m is the height of the outlet from the floor level.
1.5m is the height of the panelboard from the floor level.

Total conduit length = 3.7m + 1.8m

= 5.5m
b) Boxes and fittings
1.) Box 4” x 2½” (Physical count from layout) = 1 pc.

2.) Bushing ½” (Physical count from layout) = 2 pcs.

One(1) bushing at the outlet and one(1) bushing at the panelboard

3.) Locknut ½” (2 x bushings) = 2 x 2 pcs. = 4 pcs.

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c) Conductor length, 3.5mm²
1) Conductor length, from layout = 3 x 5.5m
= 16.5 meter
where
3 is the number of conductors in the conduit.

2) 3-wire, allowance = 3 x .15m + 3 x .15m

= .9m
where
3 is the number of conductors entering the outlet or panelboard.
.15m is the allowance at the outlet or panelboard.

Total Length of Conductors # 3.5mm² = 16.5m

+ .9m
= 17.4m

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3) When color coded conductors are available

Black = 17.4m = 5.8m

3
Green = 17.4m = 5.8m
3
White = 17.4m = 5.8 meters
3
d) CO (Physical count) = 1pc

e) Tape length = .3m

Where
.3m is the length needed to cover one(1) outlet

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D. Circuit # 4
a) Conduit lengths, 20mm

1) 3-wire, from layout = 6.5m

2) 3-wire, from vertical = .3m + 1.5

= 1.8m
where
.3m is the height of the outlet from the floor level.
1.5m is the height of the panelboard from the floor level.

Total conduit length = 6.5m + 1.8m

= 8.3m
b) Boxes and fittings

1) Box 4” x 2½” (Physical count from layout) = 1 pc.

2) Bushing ½” (Physical count from layout) = 2 pcs.

One(1) bushing at the outlet and
One(1) bushing at the panelboard

3) Locknut ½” (2 x bushings) = 2 x 2 pcs. = 4 pcs.

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c) Conductor length, 5.5mm²
1) Conductor length, from layout = 3 x 8.3m
= 24.9m
where
- 3 is the number of conductors in the conduit.

2) 3-wire, allowance = 3 x .15m + 3 x .15m

= .9m
where
-3 is the number of conductors entering the outlet or
panelboard
-.15 is the allowance at the outlet or panelboard

Total length of conductors = 24.9m + .9m

= 25.8m

3.) When color coded conductors are available

Black = 25.8m = 8.6m
3
Green = 25.8m = 8.6m
3
White = 25.8m = 8.6m
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d) Co (Physical count from layout needed to cover one(1) outlet.

e) Tape length = .3m x 1 = .3m

where
.3m is the length needed to cover one(1) outlet

E. Panelboard

a) Panelboard 100A Main lugs only

230V Line to ground, Single Phase

b) 4-20AT, Single pole, 230V with a computed available short circuit current of
1,194.5A at F1 for each circuit breaker ______ 1pc.

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F. Service Entrance (Please refer to Single Line Diagram)
a) Conduits & fittings
1.) PVC, 20mm = 1.5m + 22.8m + 1.6m
= 25.9m
2.) Rigid steel conduit (RSC) 20mm = 2mm
3.) Conduit clamp steel for 20mm (RSC) = 3pcs
4.) Weather head, for 2 #8mm² = 1pc.
5.) Bushing, 20mm = 5pcs.
6.) Locknut, 20mm = 2 x bushings
= 10 pcs.
b) Boxes and Fittings – None
c) Conductor lengths, #2 #8mm², THW
1) Length = (25.9m + 2m + .15m + .15m + .6m)x 3
= 28.8m x 3
= 86.4m
where
.15m is the length allowing for panelboard or circuit breaker.
.6 is the drip loop allowance

G. Circuit breaker enclosed, Nema type enclosure, 4,137A computed

available short circuit current at F2 _____ 1pc.

H. Grounding rod copperbonded pointed rod, 16mm dia., 2.4m length - 1pc. 69
3.2.7.2 Bill of Materials/Equipment/Devices

A) Conduits and Fittings

a.) 15mm inside diameter, rigid PVC, schedule 40 thick wall, three(3)
meters complete with coupling ---------------------------------------------- 30pcs
b.) 20mm, inside diameter, rigid PVC, schedule 40, thick wall,
three(3) meters, complete with coupling ---------------------------------- 9pcs
c.) 20mm inside diameter, three(3) meters, rigid steel conduit,
galvanized with coupling at one(1) end and thread protector at
the other end --------------------------------------------------------------------- 1pc
d.) Double locknut and bushing
15mm ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 50pcs
20mm ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 7pcs
e.) Conduit clamp, for 20mm rigid steel conduit, galvanized ------------ 3pcs
f.) Service head, for 20mm rigid steel conduit, galvanized, and
three(3) # 8mm² TW conductors ------------------------------------------- 1pc
g.) Utility box 4” x 2½” ------------------------------------------------------------ 15pcs
h.) Octagonal Box, 4” ------------------------------------------------------------- 8pcs

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B) Wires and Accessories
a.) # 3.5mm², 600V, 60°c maximum operating temperature in dry or wet
location, solid single soft-drawn copper conductor, extruded polyvinyl
chloride (PVC), TW, 60°c maximum operating temperature, flame
retardant and resistant to moisture, solvents and acids, with the following
color:
Black – 8.6m
Green – 8.6m
Gray – 8.6m

b.) # 5.5mm² . . .
Black – 86.6m
Green – 80.6m
Gray – 80.6m

c.) # 8mm², 600V, 75°C maximum operating temperature in dry or wet

application, stranded single soft-drawn copper conductor, extruded
polyvinyl chloride (PVC), THW, 75°C maximum operating temperature,
flame retardant and resistant to moisture, heat, solvents and acids, with the
following color:
Black – 28.8m
Green – 28.8m
Gray – 28.8m
d.) Tape, electrical, PVC black color, ---------------------------------------------- 1 roll71
C) Wiring Devices
a.) Convenience outlet, CO, duplex, grounded type, 20A, 25V ----------- 13pcs
b.) Switch, silent type, 5A, 250V, single ------------------------------------- 5pcs
c.) Covers with mounting plates
- CO ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13pcs
- Switch, Single ----------------------------------------------------------- 3pcs
- Switch, two(2) – gang ------------------------------------------------- 1pc
D) Lighting Fixtures
a.) Fluorescent, tubular, 1-40W, ------------------------------------------------- 6pcs
b.) Fluorescent, compact (CFL), 13W ------------------------------------------ 2pcs

E) Lighting panelboard, 230V line to ground, single phase, with four (4)
20AT and 6,000A interrupting capacity branch circuit breakers, with
separate equipment and system grounding, to be used as service
equipment, as shown in the attached Figure 3.2D -------------------------- 1pc

F) Circuit breakers, molded case, Nema type R enclosure, 40AT,

single pole, 230V, 6,000A interrupting capacity ---------------------------- 1pc
G) Grounding rod, 2.4m in length, 16mm in diameter, copperbonded,
pointed --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1pc

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3.2.8 Budgetary Cost Estimate
This estimate is for budgetary purpose only and intended for
the owner to assess and prepare for the financial requirements
of the installation works. The cost estimate is basically the sum
of the following:

a.) Materials
b.) Equipment/Devices
c.) Labor
d.) Supervision & Engineering
e.) Overhead
f.) Contingencies
g.) Profit
h.) Taxes

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3.2.8.1 Materials
The unit cost of each item is usually based on price
list of the different suppliers. For accuracy, the supplies
are requested to quote on these materials, in unit cost
and/or lump price based on the Bill of Materials.

A. Conduits and fittings --------------------------------------------------------- P 4,820

1. PVC conduit, rigid schedule 40, 15mm inside diameter, thick

wall, 3m length complete with coupling, 30pcs x P75 per pc ------- P 2,250

2. PVC rigid schedule 40, 20mm inside diameter, thick wall,

3m length complete with coupling, 9pcs x P100/pc ------------------ P 900

3. Rigid steel conduit, 20mm inside diameter, galvanized,

3m length complete with coupling, 1pc x P200/pc -------------------- P 200

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4. Double locknut and bushing ---------------------------------------- P 960
15mm: 50pcs x P15/pc ---------- P 750
20mm: 7pcs x P30/pc ----------- P 210
P 960
5. Conduit clamp, for 20mm rigid steel conduit, galvanized
3pcs x P15/pc -------------------------- P 45

6. Service head, for 20mm rigid steel conduit, galvanized

1pc x P80/pc --------------------------- P 80

7. Utility box, 4” x 2½”

15pcs x P15/pc ------------------------ P 225

8. Octagonal box, 4”
8pcs x P20/pc -------------------------- P 160

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B. Wires and Accessories -------------------------------------------------- P 7,323

a) #3.5mm², TW, black, 87m x P25/m -------------- P 2,175

b) #3.5m², TW, green, 81m x P25/m --------------- P 2,025
c) #3.5m², TW, grey, 81m x P25/m ------------------ P 2,025
d) #8mm², THW, black, 9m x P40/m ---------------- P 360
e) #8mm², THW, black, 9m x P40/m ---------------- P 360
f) #8mm², THW, black, 9m x P40/m ----------------- P 360
g) Tape, electrical tape, 1roll x P18/roll ------------- P 18

C. Grounding rod, 2.4m, 16mm diameter, steel galvanized

1pc x P250/pc ---------------------------------------------- P 250

TOTAL COST of MATERIALS -------------------------------------- P 12,393

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3.2.8.2 Equipment and Wiring Devices

A. Wiring devices ------------------------------------------------------ P 1,022

a) CO, duplex, grounded type 20A, 250V,
13pcs x P35/pc -------------- P 455

b) Switch, silent type, 5A 250V single

5pcs x P38/pc -------------------- P 190

c) Cover, with mounting plate ------------------------ P 377

CO, 13pcs x P22/pc ------------------ P 286
Switch: 3pcs x P22/pc ---------------- P 66
Switch: Two gang: 1pc x P25/pc -- P 25
P 377

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B. Lighting Fixture ------------------------------------------------- P 2,298
Fluorescent, tubular, 1-40w, 6pcs x P328/pc ------ P 1,968
CFL 2pcs x P165/pc ------------------------- P 330

C. Lighting panelboard ------------------------------------------ P 2,100

Housing, including busbar, 1pc x P700/pc --------- P 700
Branch Circuit Breakers, 4pc x P350/pc ------------ P 1,400

D. Circuit breaker, molded case, Nema type R

enclosure 40AT, single pole, 230V, 6,000 A
interrupting capacity, 1pc x P600 ------------------------ P 600

TOTAL COST of EQUIPMENT/DEVICES -------- P 6,020

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3.2.8.3 Labor
The cost of labor is based on the estimated total
number of man-hours and the cost per man-hour
to finish the project. The computation is tedious,
however, based on experience the cost of labor is
approximately 50% of the cost of materials and
equipment/devices.
Cost of labor = 50%(P12,393 + P6,020) ------------ P 9,206.50

3.2.8.4 Supervision & Engineering

Just like in the case of the cost of labor, the
computation is tedious however, by experience also,
the cost of supervision & engineering is approximately
100% of the cost of labor.

Cost of supervision/engineering is equal to 100%(P9,206.50) --- P9,206.50

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3.2.8.5 Overhead

This is an expense which is not chargeable directly

to a particular portion of the project, usually includes
the expense of the main office. The estimated expense
is usually10% of the cost of materials, equipment/devices,
labor and supervision & engineering.

Overhead cost = 10% (P12,393 + P6,020 + P9,206.50 + P9,206.50) -- P 3,682.60

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3.2.8.6 Contingency
This cost item depends on the foresight and gut feel
of the estimator. This is usually 2% of the cost of materials,
equipment/devices, labor, and supervision/engineering

Contingency = 2% (+ cost of materials

+ cost of equipment/devices
+ cost of labor
+ cost of supervision/engineering)
= 2% (+ P12,393
+ P6,020
+ P9,206.5
+ P9,206.5)
= 2% (P36,826) ------------------------------------ P 736.52

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3.2.8.7 Profit
This amount is usually dictated by higher management
of the installer/bidder. The amount is usually 25% of the
total cost of materials, equipment/device, labor,
supervision/engineering, overhead and contingency.

Profit = 25% ( + P12,393.00

+ P6,020.00
+ P9,206.50
+ P9,206.50
+ P3,682.60
+ P736.52)
= 25% (P41,245.12) -------------------------------- P 10,311.28

3.2.8.8 Income Tax

This tax is 32% of the profit, as required by the government.
Income Tax = 32% (10,311.28) -------------------------- P 3,299.61

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3.3 Project Budget = + P 12,393.00
(Materials)
+ P 6,020.00
(Equipment/Devices)
+ P 9,206.50 (Labor)
+ P 9,206.50
(Supervision/Engineering)
+ P 3,682.60
(Overhead)
+ P 736.52
(Contingency)
+ P 10,311.28 (Profit)
+ P 3,299.61 (Tax)
= P 54,856.01
= P 55,000
(Approximate)
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 IV. Electrical System Design of High-Rise Residential/Commercial
Condominium Building

4.0 General

The electrical system design of a unit in a high-rise residential/commercial

condominium building is similar to the just completed electrical design of
the single storey and single-occupancy residential building. The typical
floor plan of a residential unit in the high-rise residential/commercial
condominium building is shown in Drawing# 4.5-A, # 4.5-C..

We will be designing the electrical system of this condominium but

considering the size of the total load, the requirements of the
owner/developer, the requirements of the different engineering
disciplines, the requirements of the local building official, the requirements
of the electric utility (Meralco), etc, it is necessary to review the design
processes and the design criteria.

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4.1 Design Process

4.1.0 General
The basic processes in the design of the electrical power system of
a high-rise residential/commercial condominium building is similar to
a single storey and single occupancy residential building. In the
high-rise condominium building, additional processes have to be
followed because of additional data to consider. The discussions
and computations in this presentation are derived heavily on a
single storey and single occupancy residential building.

4.1.1 Load Study

The initial load of a residential
is needed in order to have a
especially the electric utility
requirements, depending on the
loads usually come from:
commercial condominium building
basis in the coordination works,
company, which has different
size of the applied load. The initial

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4.1.1.1 Load from previous feasibility studies of the consultant/owner.

4.1.1.2 Load per unit area as required by PEC 1 or experience of the

electrical designer.

4.1.1.3 Load requirement which are specified by the National Building

Code (PD#1096), municipal/city ordinance, etc.

4.1.1.4 Load specified/identified by the owner/architectural/mechanical

engineers/sanitary engineers, etc.

4.1.1.5 Total applied load

This is the sum of the net load of items 4.1.1.1 to 4.1.1.4 above.
However, please note that the load in one(1) item may be a
duplicate of the other items. This applied load will determine to a
large extent the applicable standard/policies of the electric utility
which will provide the electric power supply to the project.

4.1.2 Review of PEC 1 requirements.

The electrical plans and specifications requirements are the same.

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4.1.3 Coordination works

4.1.3.1 Local electric utility (Meralco)

A) Available service voltage and phase.

a) 400/230V, 4-wire, grounded
b) Three(3) phase.
B) Available padmounted transformer capacities.
a) 500KVA, 3-phase, 34.5/19.9KV – 400/230V Y
b) 750KVA, 3-phase, 34.5/19.9KV – 400/230V Y
c) 1000KVA, 3-phase, 34.5/19.9KV – 400/230V Y
d) Only 2-1000KVA, 3-phase, 34.5/19.9KV – 400/230V Y are allowed
C) Entry points and location of transformer vault.

a) Entry point shall be at the side where the existing electric utility
facilities are located. If not, this will result to a longer extension of
facilities.

b) Direct access to the transformer vault from outside the building, shall
be provided.
c) The transformer vault shall be located either at the following:
Ground floor, Second floor provided with hoisting facilities. First
basement provided there is a second basement below.
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D) Dimension of the transformer vault

The minimum dimensions of the vault shall be as follows:

a) 3.5 meters (height)x 4.4 meters (width) x 5.5 meters (length)

b) 3.0 meters (height)x 4.4 meters (width) x 6.5 meters (length)

c) Walls, roofs and floors shall be 150mm thick reinforced concrete. When
the vault is constructed with vacant space or storey below it, the floor
shall have adequate structural strength for the load imposed.

E) Metering schemes

The following are the allowed or applicable metering scheme:

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a) Secondary multi-meter per floor
This scheme is allowed for residential/commercial condominium building
which has a minimum of thirty (30) storeys or a minimum of three hundred (300)
condo units. Furthermore, the main service conductor for residential units shall
be a busduct with a uniform size from the main service circuit breaker to the
highest floor of the condominium building.

b) Secondary multi-meter in one (1) floor

This scheme is applicable to residential condominium building which has less
than thirty (30) floors or less than three hundred (300) condo units. The allowed
floors where these meters are installed are ground floor, second floor provided
with hoisting facilities, and first basement provided there is a second basement
below it.

c) Secondary single metering

This scheme is an option of the developer/owner, however, most
buyers/owners of condo units prefer that they be billed directly by the electric
utility.

d) Primary single metering.

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4.1.3.2 Local Building Official

A. Registration of Professional Electrical Engineer (PEE).

There are cities/municipalities which do not recognize a PEE if not
registered in their cities/municipalities.

B. Fees
The fees for electrical permit, certificate of Final Electrical Inspection, etc.,
are prescribed by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)
and will be sent to the Local Building Official for implementation. In addition,
the cities/municipalities may set their own fees in accordance with their
ordinances and other lawful requirements.

C. Others
The cities/municipalities may have other technical requirements in
accordance with their ordinances.

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4.1.3.3 Technical Disciplines
A. Architect/Owner
The electrical designer needs the following data from the architect:
a) Designated occupancies and available space for the electrical
equipments, including space for electrical conduit runs.
b) The space dimensions (height, width and length).

B. Mechanical Engineers
a) Location, size and rating of all the mechanical equipment such
as air-conditioning units, elevators, hoisting equipment, etc.

C. Sanitary Engineers
a) Location, size and rating of equipment required such as motor and
lighting for sewage treatment plant, sump pump, etc.

D. Safety Engineers
a) Location, size and rating of firefighting equipment such as fire
pumps, jockey pumps, etc.

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E. Communication Engineers
a) Location, size and rating of telecom equipment

F. Others
Concerned technical people who are responsible for:

a) Emergency loads, such as jockey pump, fire pump, fire

alarm system, exit lights, stairway lights and night lights.

b) Essential loads, such as selected lights in critical areas,

sump pump, closed-circuit TV, and UPS.

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4.2 Design Criteria
4.2.0 General
This is an agreement, between the electrical consultant/designer and the
owner/developer, including architect or other engineering disciplines which
are the bases of the electrical design. This is necessary to avoid costly
changes resulting from unconfirmed assumptions/bases.

4.2.1 Normal power supply from Meralco

a) Each condominium building will be supplied from an underground

34.5/19.9KV, 4-W distribution system through a pad mounted transformer
rated 34.5/19.9KV – 400/230V, 4-W, 60hz. The transformer capacity will
be based on the demand load of the building.

b) Each residential and commercial units will be metered and billed directly
by Meralco

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c) All administration loads such as load for elevators, hallways, lobbies,
parking, domestic water pumps, social hall, common toilets and other
common loads will have one(1) meter and will be billed directly by
Meralco.

d) The metering scheme shall be secondary multi-metering per floor,

considering that the residential condominium building is not less than
thirty(30) storeys high. This metering scheme complies with the
Meralco policy/guidelines.

e) Other requirements shall be in accordance with Meralco

standard/policies.

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4.2.2 Space/area for Meralco pad mounted transformers, meters and
accessories, which will be provided by the applicant
owner/developer.

a) Transformer vault
The dimension will depend on the size and quantity of pad mounted
transformers.

b) Electrical/Metering room
The dimension will depend also on the size and quantity of meters.

c) Roadways
Direct access to the transformer vault from the outside of the building
and without any intervention of personnel of the building or compound.

d) For large development project, which consists of several

residential/commercial condominium buildings, a substation lot of at least
3,600 sq. meters shall be donated to Meralco when the total demand
load for the project is 10MW or more.

e) Other requirements will be in accordance with Meralco

standards/policies.
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4.2.3 Standby Generator
When the normal power supply is interrupted, the following loads
will be connected to the emergency standby generator of the
condominium building:

A.Standby generator in operation and no fires occur.

a) Lighting on hallways, lobbies, fire exits, stairways, parking,

common toilets, and other common areas.

b) Four(4) elevator units.

c) Domestic water pump and booster pump.

d) Jockey pump, with code letter E.

e) Warning lights above the rooftop.

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B) Standby generator in operation and fires occur.

a) Lighting on hallways lobbies, fire exits, stairways, parking, common

toilet, and other common areas.

b) Jockey pump and fire pump, with code letter E

c) Warning lights above the rooftop.

4.2.4 Rating of Loads

a) Loads in the residential/commercial units are rated 230V, line to ground,

single phase.

b) Lighting and co loads, for Admin, are rated 230V, line to

ground, single phase.

c) Motor loads, for admin are rated 400V, three phase.

4.2.5 Others.

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4.3 Detailed Design

4.3.1 Preparation

A. General
The necessary preparations are similar to the single storey
and single occupancy residential building designed previously. However
special attention shall be given to the layouts and other drawings
because of the area of each condominium units, the area of each floor,
the number of storeys, and total demand load of the building.

B. Architectural Drawings
The approved drawing shall be studied and used as the basis
for all computations and electrical layouts. In this particular
residential/commercial condominium building the architectural drawings
show that there are twelve identical residential units in each floor, from
2nd floor to 30th floor, and the floor area of each unit is 10m x 9m, as
shown in Drawing # 4.5-A. The first floor has ten (10) commercial units
as shown in 4.5.B. The ceiling height per floor is 3.5m. Other drawings
are also provided.
Please note the size of the generator room and the sizes of the
electrical rooms whether these are enough. Furthermore, please note
that there is no electrical room at the first floor but a switchgear and
metering room instead. 98
 Architectural Drawing#4.5-A
Second Floor Condo Residential Unit Layout (Typical)
Not to Scale

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Architectural Drawing#4.5-B
First Floor Commercial Layout
Not to Scale
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 Condo Residential Unit
Not to Scale
DRAWING #4.5C
Layout of each residential Condo Unit (Typical)
Not to Scale 101
 DRAWING #4.5D
Layout of each residential Condo Unit (Typical)
Not to Scale 102
4.3.2 Electrical Computations
4.3.2.1 Residential

A. Residential Units
Similar to the earlier computations of single occupancy and single storey
residential building.
B. Sub-Service

a) Sub-service entrance, 3-phase

Loads to be used: Total connected loads in each floor.
Demand factor: Table 2.20.4.5, number of residential units in each floor
connected to the sub-service entrance.
Conductor Size: Table 3.10.1.16
Conduit Size: Table C8 because the conduit is rigid steel.

b) Sub-service equipment, 3-phase

Compatible with sub-service conductors.
Standard size: section 2.40.1.6

c) Bus section, 3-phase

Load to be used: Total connected loads served by the bus section.
Demand factor: Table 2.20.4.5, number of residential units served by the
bus section.
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C. Size of main service entrance conductor (bus)
a) Loads: Total connected loads served by the main service entrance
conductors
b) Demand factor: Table 2.20.4.5, number of units is based on 3-phase circuit
c) Standard size: Use the demand ampere at the first floor.

D. Size of main service equipment

a) Compatible with the main service conductor
b) Standard Size: Section 2.40.1.6

E. Size of grounding
a) Equipment
For feeders, sub-feeders, and branch: Use Table 2.50.6.13.
For grounding electrode conductor: Table 2.50.3.17

b) System
For phase current 200A or below: Same as phase conductors
For phase current more than 200A: 200A+ 70% (Phase current-200A) refer to
Section 2.20.3.22(b)(2)
Please note that the system and equipment grounding are to be connected at
the main service equipment only.
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4.3.2.2 Commercial
A. Commercial units
a) General lighting loads: Table 2.20.2.3
Conductor size: Table 3.10.1.16
Conduit size: Table C10
Protective Device: Section 2.40.1.6

b) A/C loads
Area: Assume 40m²/horsepower. From computed horsepower use the next
standard horsepower rating. Table 4.30.14.
Wire: Section 4.30.2.2 (125%) and Table 3.10.1.16
Conduit: Table C10
Protective device: Table 4.30.4.2

d) Other loads

e) Service entrance conductor

The sum of the non-continuous load plus 125% of the continuous loads.
Section 2.30.4.3(a)(1) and Table 3.10.1.16
Conduit: Table C10.

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f) Service equipment
Size: Not greater than protective device of the highest rated motor + the
sum of the full load currents of the remaining motors + demand current of
power and lighting loads. Section 4.30.5.2, Section 4.30.5.3(1), and
Section 4.30.5.3(3).

4.3.2.3 Admin

A. Lighting & CO
a) Lobby, corridor, electrical room, including stairways and existing
(Typical from 2nd floor to 30th floor).
General lighting load (Area): Table 2.20.2.3
Wire size: Table 3.10.1.16
Conduit size: Table C10
Protective device: Section 2.40.1.6

b) Lobby and corridor for first floor

General lighting load (Area): Table 2.20.2.3
Wire size: Table 3.10.1.16
Conduit size: Table C10
Protective device: Section 2.40.1.6
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c) Generator room, transformer vault, electrical room, and comfort room for first floor.
General lighting load (Area): Table 2.20.2.3
Wire size: Table 3.10.1.16
Conduit size: Table C10
Protective device: Section 2.40.1.6

d) Basement (Typical for basements B1, B2, and B3)

General lighting load (Area): Table 2.20.2.3
Wire size: Table 3.10.1.16
Conduit size: Table C10
Protective device: Section 2.40.1.6

e) Total general lighting

Demand load, First 10,000VA x 100% + (remaining VA x 50%). Table 2.20.2.4

Wire size: Table 3.10.1.16
Conduit: Table C10
Protective device: Section 2.40.1.6

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B. Elevators (4 motor-generator sets, with nameplate ratings: 30Hp, 400V, 3Φ,
40A; controller 8A continuous.; motor-generator is rated continuous but used
for intermittent duty cycle). Refer to Figure 50.1 for full load current

a) Branch circuit
Conductor size: Current (full load) x 140% for intermittent duty cycle (Table
4.30.2.2(e) plus 125% (Section 2.10.2.1(a) of other
continuous loads. (Table 3.10.1.16)
Conduit: Table C10
Protective device: Current (full load) x 250% (Table 4.30.4.2) plus other loads

b) Feeder Circuit
Conductor size: Current (Total full load of motors) x 140%(Table 4.30.2.2(e) x
85% demand factor for four(4) elevators (Table 6.20.2.4) +
other continuous loads x125% (Section 2.15.1.2). Table
3.10.1.16
Conduit: Table C10
Protective device: Not greater than the protective device of the highest rated
motor + the full load current of the remaining motors
(Section 6.20.7.1(c) & (Section 4.30.5.2) + other
continuous loads
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C. Sump pump (10Hp, 400V, 3Φ). Refer to Table 4.30.14.4 for full load current
Conductor size: Current (full load) x 125% (Section 4.30.2.2(a). minimum
Conduit: Table C10
Protective device: Current (full load) x 250% (max) Table 4.30.4.2

D. Pressure pump (15Hp, 400V, 3Φ), with Code Letter E. Refer to Table 4.30.14.4
for full load current
Conductor size: Current (full load) x 125% (Section 6.95.1.6(c), minimum
Conduit: Table C10
Protective device: Current (full load) x 450% Table 4.30.1.7(b) and Section
6.95.1.4(b)a.

E. Fire pump (50Hp, 400V, 3Φ), with Code Letter E. Refer to Table 4.30.14.4 for
full load current
Conductor size: Current (full load) x 125% (Section 6.95.1.6(c)(2), minimum
Conduit: Table C10
Protective device: Current (full load) x 450% Table 4.30.1.7(b) and Section
6.95.1.4(b)a.

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F. Service Entrance Conductors (Admin)

a) Lighting and CO: Demand current ……………. _________

b) Elevators (4-30Hp):
Full load current x 4 x 140% x 85% ………….. _________
c) Sump pump (10Hp): Full load current ………… _________
d) Pressure pump (15 Hp): Full load current …….. _________
e) Fire pump (50 Hp): Full load current x 125% … _________
Total current ………. _________

Size of conductor, based on total current:

____________________________
____________________________
____________________________

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G. Size of Service Equipment (Admin)

a) Lighting and CO: Demand current ……………. _________

b) Elevators (4-30Hp):
Full load current x 4 x 140% x 85%
plus 125% of continuous loads …………….….. _________
c) Sump pump (10Hp): Full load current ………… _________
d) Pressure pump (15 Hp): Full load current …….. _________
e) Fire pump (50 Hp): Full load current x 450% … _________
Max total current …………. _________

Size of protective Device: Not more than the

Max Total Current

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4.3.2.4 Standby Generator

The standby generator could be sized to match the total administration

loads as computed. In this scheme the standby generator can withstand
the starting current of the fire pump even if all the remaining
administration loads are in operation.

The electrical engineer can size the standby generator as allowed by

the design criteria, as follows:

A. Standby generator in operation but without fire

a) Lighting - - - - - - - - - - - - -
b) Elevators - - - - - - - - - - - -
Three(3) motors plus 250% of one(1) motor
c) Sump pump - - - - - - - - - - - -
d) Pressure pump - - - - - - - - - - -
Total - - - -

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B. Standby generator in operation but with fire
a) Lighting - - - - - - - - - - - - -
b) Pressure pump - - - - - - - - - - - -
c) Fire pump x 450% - - - - - -
Total - - - - -

The larger size shall be the size of the standby generator. The
distributor/manufacturer shall be consulted regarding starting
capacity of the standby generator.

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4.3.2.5 Voltage Drop

A. Impedance Diagram (ohms,)

B. Impedance: √R² + X² , Table 9.1.1.9

C. Full load current in each section

D. Voltage drop: Current (full load) x impedance (ohms) in each

section.

4.3.2.6 Short Circuit

A. Combined Impedance Diagram (per unit)

B. Impedance (source): KVA (base)

KVA (source)

C. Impedance (others): Impedance (ohms) x KVA (base)

Voltage (KV)² (base) x 1000

D. Current (short circuit): Current (base)

Total impedance (per unit) 116
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 To upper floor (typical) Equipment
Equipment grounding bus sub-service Auxiliary Gutter grounding
equipment bus
System
grounding bus
System
grounding
bus
Main Service Equipment#1
MCB(D1)
Equipment
grounding
conductor Service
Transformer Equipment
vault wall Equipment of Unit
grounding
System grounding
conductor
conductor
Equipment
grounding
System conductor
Grounding To Auxiliary Gutter of
Commercial and Admin
Junction Box Loads

Main Service Equipment#2

Grounding MCB(D2)
Electrode
Conductor

Grounding Grounding Electrode

service
conductor
Please note that the system and equipment grounding shall not be
connected together at any point except at the MCB(D1) and MCB(D2) only.

FIGURE A
SYSTEM and EQUIPMENT
GROUNDING SINGLE LINE DIAGRAM (Partial Only)
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V. Lightning Protection of a High-rise Building
5.0 General
Lighting protection for a high-rise residential/commercial condominium
is required by the Philippine Electrical Code Part 1 2000 (PEC 1 2000),
and the National Building Code (PD#1096) and its Implementing Rules
and Regulations. In PD#1096 there is no specific requirement but in PEC
1 2000, the material requirements are as per Table 2.90.3.5

5.1 Conventional

Conventional
Unprotected air terminal
area
Imaginary cone
O
h
Unprotected
Zone Zone area
of of
Protection Protection
Rooftop

Figure 5.4.2

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5.1.1 Number of air terminals

In conventional lightning protection, the number of air terminals to

protect the building are numerous at the rooftop and may be enough for
the owner/architect to object. The computed number of air terminals and
the layout of this building is shown in Figure 5.4.3 and Figure 5.4.3A,
respectively. Please note that additional air terminals are provided at the
central portion of the unprotected area to protect the entire rooftop and the
building.

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 Figure 5.4.3
Number of Air Terminals
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 Edge of Building
Air Terminal
.6m(max)
.6m(max)
AT AT AT AT AT

Down
conductor to Air Terminal
grounding
electrodes Down
AT AT AT AT
conductor to
grounding
Air Terminal electrodes

AT AT AT AT AT
.6m(max)
.6m(max)

Figure 5.4.3A
Air Terminal Layout (Conventional)

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5.2 Enhanced

During thunderstorm conditions when the lightning down-leader is

approaching ground level, an upward leader may be created by any
conductive surface. In the case of a passive lightning rod
(conventional), the upward leader propagates only after a long period
of charge reorganization. In the case of active lightning protection
(enhanced), initiation time of an upward leader is greatly reduced. Pls
refer to Figure 5.6.2 and 5.6.3

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 Air terminal (enhanced)
H
Zone of
Imaginary dome of the
Rooftop Protection
Zone of Protection

Building Protected

Building Protected Ground Level

Rp Rp

Legend:
H - Height of the enhanced air terminal
h - Height of the building protected
Rp -Radius of the imaginary dome at the base (rooftop)

Figure 5.6.2
Enhanced Air terminal Appropriate for (h) 20 m or lower
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 Grounded rod Air gap
Electrically floating
spherical dome
Upper support mast
Coupling
Downconductor (Enhanced: low inductance,
Lower Support mast low surge impedance with semi-conductive
outer sheath, etc)
Mast support

Mast base Rooftop

Lightning counter
Ground level
Cable termination

Rod connector Ground rod

Enhanced grounding
materials

Figure 5.6.3
Enhanced Air terminal Appropriate for (h) higher than 20m
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 VI. High Voltage Underground Distribution System.

6.1 Responsibility of design (Meralco)

6.2 Schedule of design and installation (Meralco)

6.3 Aqua Verde Development Project

6.3.1 Twenty(20) assorted high-rise residential/commercial

condominium buildings

6.3.2 Location and site development plan (Feng Shui)

6.3.3 Design and installation schedule

(Applicant/customer/developer with the approval of Meralco).

6.3.4 Load of each building

6.3.5 Total load of the project

6.3.6 Coordination works with Meralco

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6.3.6.1 Substation lot (3,600 sq. meters minimum) for a total load of at least
10MVA.

6.3.6.2 Electrical layout (Ultimate/Master plan)

6.3.6.3 Electrical layout (Initial), including the scheme for the initial power
supply.

6.3.6.4 Three(3) outgoing lines from the substation up to the Meralco take-off
poles at the property boundary. Each line consists of eight(8) sets of
four(4) inches PVC conduit which are encased in concrete.

6.3.6.5 The buildings shall be supplied with a loop-feed lines (2 lines), each line
consists of eight(8) four(4) inches PVC conduits which are encased in
concrete.

6.3.6.6 Single Line Diagram (Ultimate)

6.3.6.7 Single Line Diagram (Initial), including the scheme for the initial power
supply.

6.3.6.8 Load schedules

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6.3.6.9 Details of manholes

6.3.6.10 115KV – 34.5KV substation

A. Design (Meralco)

B. Supply of equipment and materials, including installation

(Meralco)

6.3.6.11 34.5KV Distribution system

A. Fault calculations, sizing of conductors, and sizing of conduits

(Meralco).

B. Supply and installation of high voltages cables, including

accessories (Meralco).

C. All civil works, including the supply and installation of PVC

conduits (Applicant/customer/developer).

6.3.7 Application of Electric Service.

6.3.7.1 Letter (By developer)

6.3.7.2 Submissions 128
Project: AQUA VERDE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
LocationBagong Bayan, Quezon City

Drawing 6.6.1 Location Plan 129

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+0.0
W E

RE
U
AT
FE
ER
AT
W
+0.0

PADMOUNTED
SWITCHGEAR #1 +0.0
0.00
Legend:
PADMOUNTED
SWITCHGEAR #2 0.00
3
- Manhole. Number indicates location of manhole

+3.0 0.00 0.00 +3.0

- Padmounted Transformer
PROPOSED
S/S LOT FOR
MERALCO

- Switchgear
+3.0 +3.0
0.00

- Underground 34.5 KV lines with eight(8) # 4"

PVC conduits, schedule 40
+3.0

0.00
+6.0 +3.0

0.00
-0.5

+3.0

0.00

+3.0

+6.0

+6.0

Drawing 6.3 34.5KV POWER DISTRIBUTION LAYOUT (ULTIMATE)

Scale 1:1000
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Additional Legend:

- Service drop, 34.5 KV, from existing line. To be

retired when 115KV substation is completed.

- Meralco pole

- Underground 34.5 KV lines, with eight(8) #4" PVC conduits schedule 40

- Conduit stub-out
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 Drawing 6.6.7 Single Line Diagram (Ultimate)
Not to Scale
SOURCE 1 OPEN POINT OPEN POINT SOURCE 2
at Substation at Substation
ELBOW
ARRESTERS ELBOW
ARRESTERS

OPEN POINT
PADMOUNTED PADMOUNTED
SWITCHGEAR #1 SWITCHGEAR #2
ELBOW
ARRESTERS
Eight(8) 4" PVC conduit schedule 40 Eight(8) 4" PVC conduit schedule 40

PADMOUNTED
TRANSFORMER
INSIDE BLDG.

BLDGS. 1A 1B 2A 2D 2B 2E 4A 4B 4C 3B HIGH-RISEB 3D
364KVA 505KVA 864KVA 339KVA 854KVA 359KVA 680KVA 238KVA 547KVA 1022KVA 2014KVA 339KVA

OPEN POINT ELBOW

Eight(8) 4" PVC conduit schedule 40 ARRESTERS

Eight(8) 4" PVC conduit schedule 40

PADMOUNTED
TRANSFORMER
INSIDE BLDG.

BLDGS. 1E 1D 1C HIGH-RISE A 2C 2F 3A 3C
446KVA 604KVA 1534KVA 1853KVA 1579KVA 343KVA 1822KVA 343KVA

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 Drawing # 6.6. Single Line Diagram (Initial)
Not to Scale

Existing 34.5KV overhead distribution lines

SURGE
ARRESTERS
Extension of 34.5KV overhead distribution lines

AT THE TERMINAL POLE

POWER FUSE

Eight(8) 4" PVC conduit schedule 40 ELBOW

ARRESTERS

TRANSFORMER VAULT
INSIDE BLDG. AND
STREET MANHOLES
TO BE CONSTRUCTED

BLDGS. 1A 1B
363KVA 505KVA

ELBOW
ARRESTERS

TRANSFORMER VAULT
INSIDE BLDG. AND
STREET MANHOLES
TO BE CONSTRUCTED

BLDGS. 1E 1D
446KVA 604KVA

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 Drawing # 6.7

PROJECT AQUA VERDE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT

LOCATION BAGONG BAYAN QUEZON CITY

SUBJECT ULTIMATE LOAD SCHEDULE

TOTAL
DEMAND
PHASE I PHASE II PHASE III PHASE IV LOAD
PHASE I, II,
TYPE OF UNITS III, & IV
5 16 28 20 11 16 15 32 5 5 16 29 20 11 5
STOREY STOREY STOREY STOREY STOREY HIGH STOREY STOREY STOREY STOREY STOREY STOREY STOREY STOREY 16 STOREY 4 STOREY STOREY STOREY 8 STOREY 38 STOREY
BLDG - BLDG - BLDG. BLDG - BLDG - RISE A BLDG - BLDG - BLDG - BLDG - BLDG - BLDG - BLDG - BLDG - BLDG - 3C BLDG - 3D BLDG - BLDG - BLDG - 4C HIGH RISE B
1A 1B 1C 1D 1E 2A 2B 2C 2D 2E 2F 3A 3B 4A 4B
1B 17 62 169 30 36 198 53 72 142 26 30 26 127 96 26 24 25 13 56 215
1BL 2 2 35 0 9 2 11 11 28 0 0 4 25 17 4 0 16 10 12 0
2B 20 22 71 49 9 194 39 13 59 20 24 17 154 51 17 20 32 17 22 215
2BL 3 5 0 0 8 0 12 6 29 0 0 0 26 8 0 0 3 0 0 0
3B 4 0 25 17 9 0 11 11 28 0 0 0 0 16 0 0 7 3 8 0

TOTAL NO. OF
RESIDENTIAL 46 91 300 96 71 394 126 113 286 46 54 47 332 188 47 44 83 43 98 430
UNITS PER BLDG.
TOTAL
RESIDENTIAL
DEMAND LOAD 249.54 382.23 1330.08 482 332.34 1738.88 596.09 498.33 1328.56 225.09 244.67 228.63 1541.98 856.81 228.63 225.01 397.69 123.91 432.79 1900.36
PER BLDG.
(KVA)
TOTAL
RETAIL/REST LOAD - 8.4 89.6 8.4 - - 153.6 242 136 - - - 165.6 51.04 - - 168 - - -
PER BLDG. (KVA)

TOTAL ADMIN
LOAD PER BLDG. 114 114 114 114 114 114 114 114 114 114 114 114 114 114 114 114 114 114 114 114
(KVA)
TOTAL DEMAND
LOAD PER BLDG. 363.54 504.63 1533.68 604.4 446.34 1852.88 863.69 854.33 1578.56 339.09 358.67 342.63 1821.58 1021.85 342.63 339.01 679.69 237.91 546.79 2014.36
(KVA)

DATE OF DECEMBER DECEMBER

DECEMBER 2015 DECEMBER 2017
COMPLETION 2011 2013

TOTAL DEMAND
5305.47 4336.97 3525.07 3478.75 16646.26
LOAD (KVA)

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 Thanks
&
God Bless!
&
ENGR. VIRGILIO S. LUZARES ‘govhil’

0932-5368568 * 0915-4226555
Email Address: govhil@gmail.com
gil_luzares@yahoo.com

Engr. Hil Luzares IIEE Professional Training & Development Committee