Electrical design
report for B+G+2
Residence
Owner: W/ro Aynalem Yohannes
Location: Addis Ababa
Sub city: Yeka, Woreda: 13
Prepared by: Solomon Tesfaye (PEE/1147)
Electrical design report for B+G+2 Residence 2019
General Electrical notes
Every electrical materials including: Cables, wires, distribution boards, breakers,
switches, & all accessories, etc. should be genuine or approved equivalent complying with
IEC standards. Distribution boards should have separate neutral and ground busbars/phase
bars.
All electrical materials should be tested and checked by the Electrical engineer &
every electrical works must be done under the follow up & supervision of Electrical
Engineer on the site.
Conductors, wires & conduits
This Section of the report specifies the nominal cross-sectional areas of conductors in
electric cables and cords used for lighting, appliance and power supply circuits for a nominal
voltage not exceeding 1.0kV.
The conductors include solid and stranded copper and conductors in cables for fixed
installation and flexible copper conductors.
The provisions of this Section do not apply to conductors for telecommunication or data
transmission purposes. The cross-sectional area of the wires for Socket outlet, lighting and water
heater is 2.5mm2 (copper conductor). For Stove is 4mm2 (copper conductor).
The conduits that must be used for lighting & socket installation is 16mm Ǿ, for
telephone, TV, Water heater, Stove is 19mm Ǿ, the PVC used for power risers for each floor in
this case is 32mm Ǿ for each. And finally the PVC for Power intake is 50mm Ǿ, and 32 mm Ǿ
for others.
Determining cable size, breaker size, socket power,
Illumination of rooms & number of fittings
For Second floor SDB-2F the total power is 21.72 KW, and the maximum power demand is:
Pmax =17.38 KW.
The socket power on this floor calculated as follows:
Since we are calculating the apparent power, first we are considering 200W for each
single phase socket outlet, so from circuit breaker number 4, 5 & 6 we have 5, 6 & 6 socket
outlets respectively, therefore the apparent power became; S = 5*200W = 1000W = 1.0 KW, S =
6*200W = 1200W = 1.2 KW & S = 6*200W = 1200W = 1.2 KW respectively.
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Lumen design
The number of light fittings is found from the total lumens needed at the working plane
and the illumination provided by each fitting using the formula:
Number of fittings (N) = lux × working plane area m2
LDL × UF × MF
Where LDL is the lighting design lumens produced by each lamp, UF is the utilization factor
And MF is the maintenance factor. A typical high output luminaire with two fluorescent lamps,
up to 1500 mm long or 4 short fluorescent lamps up to 600 mm, emits 5100 lm measured at 2000
h of use. This is known as its lighting design lumens (LDL).
The illumination level E is given by the formula:
E = Φrec
A
Where E is illumination level required at the work surface and A is the total area of the
plane where the work is done. The factor Φrec is the flux of light received on the working
surface.
The received flux is related to the installed flux by a simple formula:
Φ rec = MF ×UF ×Φ inst
where
MF = Maintenance factor (Light Loss Factor LLF)
UF = Utilization factor
Φ inst = the installed flux
Φ inst = n * N * F
where
n = number of lamps in the fitting
N = number of fitting
F = lux output of the lamps
In order to get the utilization factors from the data sheet we need to calculate the room
index using the following formula:
Where
L = length of room
W = width of room
Hm = mounting height, i.e. the vertical distance between the working plane and the luminaire.
The maintenance factor gives an estimate of how lighting conditions will deteriorate
through use. Some factors are:
· Dust and dirt inside luminaire surfaces
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· Aging of light bulbs emitting less light
· Cleaning of room surfaces, e.g. ceiling
Without detailed knowledge of a maintenance plan, one sets MF = 0.80.
Let’s calculate the number of fittings (N) and illumination level (E) of each room @ third
floor: here we consider white ceiling and light-colored walls.
The key selection criteria include: the type of bulb, its wattage, lumen output or intensity and
also lumen/watt ratio.
The lumen is a unit of measurement for the brightness of light. A bulb with a higher number of
lumens will produce a brighter light, while fewer lumens result in a dimmer light.
Lux is a measure of the apparent intensity of light hitting or passing through a surface at a given
distance. 1lux is equal to 1 lumen per square meter.
Therefore in order to calculate the lumen output of lamps first we need to convert the lumen per
watt ratio of the specified luminaries.
lm = W*(lm/W)
ROOM ILLUMINATION LEVEL
Living & dining rooms general--------75 lux
Casual reading--------150 lux
Bedroom general----------50 lux
Kitchen working areas 250 lux
Bathrooms---------250 lux
Halls and landings---------150 lux
Workshops-----------200 lux
Garages---------150 lux
Bed room Suit-4:
Number of fittings (n) = lux × working plane area m2
LDL × UF × MF
Hm =(3 – 0.8) m =2.2 m
Room index= LxW = (3.17 x 4.73) =15.0 =0.9
Hm(L+W) 2.2(7.54) 16.59
Using the utilization factor=0.6, for incandescent lamp we have 25 lumen per Watt. So that for
40W lamp,
= (40W*25lm/W)
=1000 lm
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Number of fittings= 50lm x (3.17 x 4.73) = 1.6 (2 fittings)
2
m ( 1000 lm x 0.6 x 0.8)
So Φ inst = n * N * F = 1 * 2 * 400 = 800, & Φ rec = MF*UF* Φ inst =0.8*0.6*800 = 384.0
Therefore E= Φ rec /A =384.0/15.0 E=25.6
Bath room:
Number of fittings (n) = lux × working plane area m2
LDL × UF × MF
Hm =(3 – 0.8) m =2.2 m
Room index= LxW = (2.38 x 1.68) = 4.0 =0.45
Hm(L+W) 2.2(4.06) 8.93
Using the utilization factor=0.6
Number of fittings= 250lm x (2.38 x 1.68) = 2.08 (2 fittings)
2
m ( 1000 lm x 0.6 x 0.8)
So Φ inst = n * N * F = 1 * 2 * 450 = 900, & Φ rec = MF*UF* Φ inst =0.8*0.6*900 =432.0
Therefore E= Φ rec /A =432.0/4.0 E=108.0
Gym:
Number of fittings (n) = lux × working plane area m2
LDL × UF × MF
Hm =(3 – 0.8) m =2.2 m
Room index= LxW = (2.96 x 5.4) = 16.0 =0.87
Hm(L+W) 2.2(8.36) 18.39
Using the utilization factor=0.6, for fluorescent lamp we have 45 lumen per Watt. So that for
2x36W lamp,
= (72W*45lm/W)
=3240 lm
Number of fittings= 150lm x (2.96 x 5.4) = 1.54(2 fittings)
m2 ( 3240 lm x 0.6 x 0.8)
So Φ inst = n * N * F = 2 * 2 * 400 = 1600, & Φ rec = MF*UF* Φ inst =0.8*0.6*1600 =768.0
Therefore E= Φ rec /A =768.0/16.0 E=48.0
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Shared Bath:
Number of fittings (n) = lux × working plane area m2
LDL × UF × MF
Hm =(3 – 0.8) m =2.2 m
Room index= LxW = (2.38 x 1.68) = 4.0 =0.45
Hm(L+W) 2.2(4.06) 8.93
Using the utilization factor=0.6
Number of fittings= 250lm x (2.38 x 1.68) = 2.08 (2 fittings)
2
m ( 1000 lm x 0.6 x 0.8)
So Φ inst = n * N * F = 1 * 2 * 450 = 900, & Φ rec = MF*UF* Φ inst =0.8*0.6*900 =432.0
Therefore E= Φ rec /A =432.0/4.0 E=108.0
Family room:
Number of fittings (n) = lux × working plane area m2
LDL × UF × MF
Hm =(3 – 0.8) m =2.2 m
Room index= LxW = (6.23 x 4.81) = 30.0 =1.23
Hm(L+W) 2.2(11.04) 24.3
Using the utilization factor=0.6, for incandescent lamp we have 25 lumen per Watt. So that for
40W lamp,
= (40W*25lm/W)
=1000 lm
Number of fittings= 50lm x (6.23 x 4.81) = 3.12 (2 fittings)
m2 ( 1000 lm x 0.6 x 0.8)
So Φ inst = n * N * F = 1 * 3 * 400 = 1200, & Φ rec = MF*UF* Φ inst =0.8*0.6*1200 =576.0
Therefore E= Φ rec /A = 576.0/16.0 E=19.2
Bed room Suit-3:
Number of fittings (n) = lux × working plane area m2
LDL × UF × MF
Hm =(3 – 0.8) m =2.2 m
Room index= LxW = (4.02 x 4.98) =20.0 =1.01
Hm(L+W) 2.2(9.0) 19.8
Using the utilization factor=0.6, for incandescent lamp we have 25 lumen per Watt. So that for
40W lamp,
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= (40W*25lm/W)
=1000 lm
Number of fittings= 50lm x (4.02 x 4.98) = 2.08 (2 fittings)
m2 ( 1000 lm x 0.6 x 0.8)
So Φ inst = n * N * F = 1 * 2 * 400 = 800, & Φ rec = MF*UF* Φ inst =0.8*0.6*800 = 384.0
Therefore E= Φ rec /A =384.0/20.0 E=19.2
Bath room:
Number of fittings (n) = lux × working plane area m2
LDL × UF × MF
Hm =(3 – 0.8) m =2.2 m
Room index= LxW = (2.33 x 1.29) = 3.0 =0.0.37
Hm(L+W) 2.2(3.62) 7.96
Using the utilization factor=0.6
Number of fittings= 250lm x (2.33 x 1.29) = 1.6 (2 fittings)
m2 ( 1000 lm x 0.6 x 0.8)
So Φ inst = n * N * F = 1 * 2 * 450 = 900, & Φ rec = MF*UF* Φ inst =0.8*0.6*900 =432.0
Therefore E= Φ rec /A =432.0/3.0 E=144.0
Here we are using D.F=0.8 so that the current rating is calculated as follows:
Since the Total power connected is three Ǿ. The power is given by the formula:
P= √3 I.V.cos θ,
Where θ is the angle between voltage and current. Therefore I=P/(V.cos θ)
I=17.38/(√3 x 380 x 0.8)
I=33.04 A
So that the permissible current rating of the circuit breaker is 3x40A.
Therefore the Circuit breaker size is 3x40A Three Phases & the cable size is 5x10 mm2.
The total loads on three phases are balanced as follows:
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PTotal = 21.72 KW
The total loads on Phase R = 7.22 KW
Phase S = 7.1 KW
Phase S = 7.4 KW
For 1st floor SDB-1F the total power connected is 11.24 KW, therefore the maximum power
demand is: Pmax = 8.99 KW.
The socket power on this floor calculated as follows:
Since we are calculating the apparent power, first we are considering 200W for each
single phase socket outlet, so from circuit breaker number 4, 5, 6 & 7 we have 5, 5, 6 & 6 socket
outlets, therefore the apparent power became; S = 5*200W = 1000W = 1.0 KW, S = 5*200W =
1000W = 1.0 KW, S = 6*200W = 1200W = 1.2 KW & S = 6*200W = 1200W = 1.2 KW. And
For water heater the apparent power =1.2KW (16A single phase circuit breaker, 3x2.5mm2
copper conductor.
M. Bed room:
Number of fittings (n) = lux × working plane area m2
LDL × UF × MF
Hm =(3 – 0.8) m =2.2 m
Room index= LxW = (5.5 x 6.36) =35.0 =1.34
Hm(L+W) 2.2(11.86) 26.09
Using the utilization factor=0.6, for incandescent lamp we have 25 lumen per Watt. So that for
40W lamp,
= (40W*25lm/W)
=1000 lm
Number of fittings= 60lm x (5.5 x 6.36) = 4.3 (4 fittings)
m2 ( 1000 lm x 0.6 x 0.8)
So Φ inst = n * N * F = 1 * 4 * 400 = 1600, & Φ rec = MF*UF* Φ inst =0.8*0.6*1600 = 768.0
Therefore E= Φ rec /A =768.0/35.0 E=21.94
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Family Hall:
Number of fittings (n) = lux × working plane area m2
LDL × UF × MF
Hm =(3 – 0.8) m =2.2 m
Room index= LxW = (5.12 x 3.51) = 18.0 =0.95
Hm(L+W) 2.2(8.63) 18.98
Using the utilization factor=0.6, for incandescent lamp we have 25 lumen per Watt. So that for
40W lamp,
= (40W*25lm/W)
=1000 lm
Number of fittings= 50lm x (5.12 x 3.51) = 1.87 (2 fittings)
m2 ( 1000 lm x 0.6 x 0.8)
So Φ inst = n * N * F = 1 * 2 * 400 = 800, & Φ rec = MF*UF* Φ inst =0.8*0.6*800 =384.0
Therefore E= Φ rec /A = 384.0/18.0 E=21.33
Bed room Suit-1:
Number of fittings (n) = lux × working plane area m2
LDL × UF × MF
Hm =(3 – 0.8) m =2.2 m
Room index= LxW = (3.17 x 4.73) =15.0 =0.9
Hm(L+W) 2.2(7.54) 16.59
Using the utilization factor=0.6, for incandescent lamp we have 25 lumen per Watt. So that for
40W lamp,
= (40W*25lm/W)
=1000 lm
Number of fittings= 50lm x (3.17 x 4.73) = 1.6 (2 fittings)
2
m ( 1000 lm x 0.6 x 0.8)
So Φ inst = n * N * F = 1 * 2 * 400 = 800, & Φ rec = MF*UF* Φ inst =0.8*0.6*800 = 384.0
Therefore E= Φ rec /A =384.0/15.0 E=25.6
Bath room:
Number of fittings (n) = lux × working plane area m2
LDL × UF × MF
Hm =(3 – 0.8) m =2.2 m
Room index= LxW = (2.33 x 1.29) = 3.0 =0.0.37
Hm(L+W) 2.2(3.62) 7.96
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Using the utilization factor=0.6
Number of fittings= 250lm x (2.33 x 1.29) = 1.6 (2 fittings)
2
m ( 1000 lm x 0.6 x 0.8)
So Φ inst = n * N * F = 1 * 2 * 450 = 900, & Φ rec = MF*UF* Φ inst =0.8*0.6*900 =432.0
Therefore E= Φ rec /A =432.0/3.0 E=144.0
Bed room Suit-2:
Number of fittings (n) = lux × working plane area m2
LDL × UF × MF
Hm =(3 – 0.8) m =2.2 m
Room index= LxW = (3.81 x 4.2) =16.0 =0.9
Hm(L+W) 2.2(8.01) 17.62
Using the utilization factor=0.6, for incandescent lamp we have 25 lumen per Watt. So that for
40W lamp,
= (40W*25lm/W)
=1000 lm
Number of fittings= 50lm x (3.81 x 4.2) = 1.67 (2 fittings)
m2 ( 1000 lm x 0.6 x 0.8)
So Φ inst = n * N * F = 1 * 2 * 400 = 800, & Φ rec = MF*UF* Φ inst =0.8*0.6*800 = 384.0
Therefore E= Φ rec /A =384.0/16.0 E=24.0
Bath room:
Number of fittings (n) = lux × working plane area m2
LDL × UF × MF
Hm =(3 – 0.8) m =2.2 m
Room index= LxW = (2.33 x 1.29) = 3.0 =0.0.37
Hm(L+W) 2.2(3.62) 7.96
Using the utilization factor=0.6
Number of fittings= 250lm x (2.33 x 1.29) = 1.6 (2 fittings)
m2 ( 1000 lm x 0.6 x 0.8)
So Φ inst = n * N * F = 1 * 2 * 450 = 900, & Φ rec = MF*UF* Φ inst =0.8*0.6*900 =432.0
Therefore E= Φ rec /A =432.0/3.0 E=144.0
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G. Bed room:
Number of fittings (n) = lux × working plane area m2
LDL × UF × MF
Hm =(3 – 0.8) m =2.2 m
Room index= LxW = (5.12 x 3.51) = 18.0 =0.95
Hm(L+W) 2.2(8.63) 18.98
Using the utilization factor=0.6, for incandescent lamp we have 25 lumen per Watt. So that for
40W lamp,
= (40W*25lm/W)
=1000 lm
Number of fittings= 50lm x (5.12 x 3.51) = 1.87 (2 fittings)
m2 ( 1000 lm x 0.6 x 0.8)
So Φ inst = n * N * F = 1 * 2 * 400 = 800, & Φ rec = MF*UF* Φ inst =0.8*0.6*800 =384.0
Therefore E= Φ rec /A = 384.0/18.0 E=21.33
Bath room:
Number of fittings (n) = lux × working plane area m2
LDL × UF × MF
Hm =(3 – 0.8) m =2.2 m
Room index= LxW = (2.33 x 1.29) = 3.0 =0.0.37
Hm(L+W) 2.2(3.62) 7.96
Using the utilization factor=0.6
Number of fittings= 250lm x (2.33 x 1.29) = 1.6 (2 fittings)
m2 ( 1000 lm x 0.6 x 0.8)
So Φ inst = n * N * F = 1 * 2 * 450 = 900, & Φ rec = MF*UF* Φ inst =0.8*0.6*900 =432.0
Therefore E= Φ rec /A =432.0/3.0 E=144.0
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Here we are using D.F=0.8 so that the current rating is calculated as follows:
Since the Total power connected is three Ǿ. The power is given by the formula:
P= √3 I.V.cos θ,
Where θ is the angle between voltage and current. Therefore I=P/(V.cos θ)
I=8.99/(√3 x 380 x 0.8)
I=17.09 A
So that the permissible current rating of the circuit breaker is 3x20A.
Therefore the Circuit breaker size is 3x20A Three Phases & the cable size is 5x4 mm2.
The total loads on three phases are balanced as follows:
PTotal = 11.24 KW
The total loads on Phase R = 3.76 KW
Phase S = 3.88 KW
Phase S = 3.6 KW
For Ground floor SDB-GF the total power connected is 21.36 KW, therefore the maximum
power demand is: Pmax = 17.09 KW.
The socket power on this floor is calculated as follows:
Since we are calculating the apparent power first we are considering 200W for each
single phase socket outlet, so from circuit breaker number 5, 6 & 7 we have 5, 5 & 6 socket
outlets for each. Therefore the apparent power became; S = 5*200W = 1000W = 1.0 KW, S =
5*200W = 1000W = 1.0 KW & S = 6*200W = 1200W = 1.2 KW. And also for water heater the
apparent power =1.2KW (16A single phase circuit breaker, 3x2.5mm2 copper conductor), for
Stove the apparent power =2.0KW (20A single phase circuit breaker, 3x4mm2 copper
conductor).
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Living Area:
Number of fittings (n) = lux × working plane area m2
LDL × UF × MF
Hm =(3 – 0.8) m =2.2 m
Room index= LxW = (5.49 x 4.74) = 26.0 =1.15
Hm(L+W) 2.2(10.23) 22.5
Using the utilization factor=0.6, for incandescent lamp we have 25 lumen per Watt. So that for
40W lamp,
= (40W*25lm/W)
=1000 lm
Number of fittings= 50lm x (5.49 x 4.74) = 2.7 (3 fittings)
m2 ( 1000 lm x 0.6 x 0.8)
So Φ inst = n * N * F = 1 * 3 * 400 = 1200, & Φ rec = MF*UF* Φ inst =0.8*0.6*1600 =576.0
Therefore E= Φ rec /A = 576.0/26.0 E=22.15
Family Hall:
Number of fittings (n) = lux × working plane area m2
LDL × UF × MF
Hm =(3 – 0.8) m =2.2 m
Room index= LxW = (5.12 x 3.51) = 18.0 =0.95
Hm(L+W) 2.2(8.63) 18.98
Using the utilization factor=0.6, for incandescent lamp we have 25 lumen per Watt. So that for
40W lamp,
= (40W*25lm/W)
=1000 lm
Number of fittings= 50lm x (5.12 x 3.51) = 1.87 (2 fittings)
m2 ( 1000 lm x 0.6 x 0.8)
So Φ inst = n * N * F = 1 * 2 * 400 = 800, & Φ rec = MF*UF* Φ inst =0.8*0.6*800 =384.0
Therefore E= Φ rec /A = 384.0/18.0 E=21.33
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Wet/T.Kitchen:
Number of fittings (n) = lux × working plane area m2
LDL × UF × MF
Hm =(3 – 0.8) m =2.2 m
Room index= LxW = (4.02x 3.23) = 13.0 =0.81
Hm(L+W) 2.2(7.25) 15.95
Using the utilization factor=0.6, for fluorescent lamp we have 45 lumen per Watt. So that for
2x36W lamp,
= (72W*45lm/W)
=3240 lm
Number of fittings= 250lm x (4.02x 3.23) = 2.09(2 fittings)
m2 ( 3240 lm x 0.6 x 0.8)
So Φ inst = n * N * F = 2 * 2 * 400 = 1600, & Φ rec = MF*UF* Φ inst =0.8*0.6*1600 =768.0
Therefore E= Φ rec /A =768.0/13.0 E=59.07
Here we are using D.F=0.8 so that the current rating is calculated as follows:
Since the Total power connected is three Ǿ. The power is given by the formula:
P= √3 I.V.cos θ,
Where θ is the angle between voltage and current. Therefore I=P/(V.cos θ)
I=17.09/(√3 x 380 x 0.8)
I=32.49 A
So that the permissible current rating of the circuit breaker is 3x40A.
Therefore the Circuit breaker size is 3x40A Three Phases & the cable size is 5x10 mm2.
The total loads on three phases are balanced as follows:
PTotal = 21.36 KW
The total loads on Phase R = 7.12 KW
Phase S = 7.18 KW
Phase S = 7.06 KW
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For Semi-Basement floor SDB-BF the total power connected is 2.08 KW, therefore the
maximum power demand is: Pmax = 1.66 KW.
The socket power on this floor calculated as follows:
Since we are calculating the apparent power, first we are considering 200W for each
single phase socket outlet, so from circuit breaker number 2 we have 3 socket outlets, therefore
the apparent power became; S = 3*200W = 600W = 0.6 KW.
Here we are using D.F=0.8 so that the current rating is calculated as follows:
Since the Total power connected is single Ǿ. The power is given by the formula:
P= I.V.cos θ,
Where θ is the angle between voltage and current. Therefore I=P/(V.cos θ)
I=1.66/(220 x 0.8)
I=9.4 A
So that the permissible current rating of the circuit breaker is 20A.
Therefore the Circuit breaker size is 20A Three Phases & the cable size is 3x4 mm2.
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For Ground floor CMDB the total power connected is 56.4 KW, therefore the maximum power
demand is: Pmax = 50.76 KW.
Here we are using D.F=0.9 so that the current rating is calculated as follows:
Since the Total power connected is three Ǿ. The power is given by the formula:
P= √3 I.V.cos θ,
Where θ is the angle between voltage and current. Therefore I=P/(V.cos θ)
I=50.76/(√3 x 380 x 0.8)
I=96.5 A
So that the permissible current rating of the circuit breaker is 3x100A.
Therefore the Circuit breaker size is 3x100A Three Phases & the cable size is (3x25/16) mm2.
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EARTHING AND BONDING
The earthling/grounding conductor of all3-wire direct-current systems supplying interior
wiring shall be earthed. The path to earth from circuits, equipment, or conductor enclosures shall
be permanent and continuous and shall have:
a) Sufficient capacity to conduct safely any current liable to be imposed on it; and
b) Impedance sufficiently low to limit the voltage above earth, and to facilitate the operation
Of over current devices in the circuit.
Earthling Conductor
The earthling conductor for circuits shall be permitted to be used as a bonding conductor
for equipment, conduit, and other metal raceways, or enclosure for conductors, including service
conduit or cable sheath and service equipment. The earthling conductor here is 16 mm2.
Underground Service Conductors system or from a pole line shall be:
(a) Installed in rigid conduit and be of a type suitable for use in wet locations;
(b) A single or multiple conductor cable for service entrance use below ground provided that:
The service conductors running underground to a building from an underground supply
Rigid conduit is used for mechanical protection where portions are exposed to injury; and
the cable without splice or joint from a point of connection at the supply service to the
consumer's service equipment in the building.
Terms:
Power factor
It is the ratio of the maximum demand of a system or part of a system, to the total connected load
on the system, to the maximum demand of the whole system, or part of a system, under
consideration.
Diversity factor
The ratio of the sum of the individual maximum demands of the various subdivisions of a
system, or part of a system, to the maximum demand of the whole system, or part of a system,
under consideration.
Reference:
(ES 3961) New Ethiopian Building Code Standard on Electrical installation of buildings –
EBCS-10-95-2013. (Revised edition of EBCS-10:95)
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