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This document provides a schedule of loads and explanations for an electrical plan. It includes: - A schedule of 5 circuits with calculations of current, wire size, circuit breakers and conduit size for each. - Explanations of the sample electrical plan and calculation methodology. - Descriptions of single phase and three phase power systems including their uses in residential vs. commercial settings. Wiring configurations and common applications are outlined.

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Shedule of Loads

This document provides a schedule of loads and explanations for an electrical plan. It includes: - A schedule of 5 circuits with calculations of current, wire size, circuit breakers and conduit size for each. - Explanations of the sample electrical plan and calculation methodology. - Descriptions of single phase and three phase power systems including their uses in residential vs. commercial settings. Wiring configurations and common applications are outlined.

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“SHEDULE OF LOADS”

INTRODUCTION:

Schedule of load preparation is essential and a basic calculation for electrical engineers. In this process
the proper sizing of conductors, overload protection and conduits are determined.

While there are different methods doing an electrical design but there is only one thing that cannot be
altered --- code requirements must be followed.

Sample electrical plan:

 The diagram describe above is simple example of an electrical plan where the actual number of
outlets in lighting and convenience outlet are known.
 This example emphasized the procedure rather than mimicking the actual loads of a residential unit.
 In this example the voltage drop and short circuit calculation is not included.
 The system voltage of this example is 220 VAC, 60 HZ, Line-Neutral.

SHEDULE OF LOAD:
Schedule of Loads

Schedule of loads are just a summary of data to easily identify and facilitate the necessary
values and equipment rating to be used in any electrical installation. Any data given in the
schedule of loads were backed by calculation based on a well settled electrical principles
and code requirements.  

Computations

Circuit 1: Wire = 2.72/ 80%= 3.41 Amperes , Use 2.0


sqmm TW wire or #14 AWG
I = 1,200 VA/ 220 V = 5.45 Ampere  Circuit Breaker = 6.82 Amperes, Use 15 A
Wire = 5.45 / 80% = 6.82 Amperes , Use 2.0 plugin type Circuit Breaker
sqmm TW wire or #14 AWG [1]  Conduit = Use 1/2" diameter PVC conduit.
Circuit Breaker = Use 15 A plugin type Circuit
Breaker Circuit 4:
Conduit = Use 1/2" diameter PVC conduit.
I = 1,800 VA/ 220 V = 8.18 Ampere
Circuit 2: Wire = 8.18/ 80%= 10.23 Amperes , Use 3.5
sqmm TW wire or #12 AWG
I = 900 VA/ 220 V = 4.09 Ampere Circuit Breaker = Use 20 A IT CB
Wire = 4.09/ 80%= 5.11 Amperes , Use 2.0 Conduit = Use 3/4" diameter PVC conduit. 
sqmm TW wire or #14 AWG
Circuit Breaker = Use 15 A plugin type Circuit Circuit 5:
Breaker
Conduit = Use 1/2" diameter PVC conduit. I = 2,160 VA/ 220 V = 9.82 Ampere
Wire = 9.82/ 80% = 12.27 Amperes , Use 3.5
Circuit 3: sqmm TW wire or #12 AWG
Circuit Breaker = Use 20 A IT CB
I = 600 VA/ 220 V = 2.72 Ampere Conduit = Use 3/4" diameter PVC conduit.

Calculation Methodology  Step 1: Collect a list of the expected


electrical loads in the facility
There are no standards governing load  Step 2: For each load, collect the
schedules and therefore this calculation is based electrical parameters, e.g. nominal /
on generally accepted industry practice. The absorbed ratings, power factor,
following methodology assumes that the load efficiency, etc
schedule is being created for the first time and is  Step 3: Classify each of the loads in
also biased towards industrial plants. The basic terms of switchboard location, load
steps for creating a load schedule are: duty and load criticality
 Step 4: For each load, calculate the
expected consumed load
 Step 5: For each switchboard and
the overall system, calculate
operating, peak and design load.

SINGLE PHASE & THREE PHASE

Single phase power is: 3-phase power is:

– Used in most homes and small businesses – Common in large businesses, as well as industry
– Able to supply ample power for most smaller and manufacturing around the globe
customers, including homes and small, non- – Increasingly popular in power-hungry, high-density
industrial businesses data centers
– Expensive to convert from an existing single phase
– Adequate for running motors up to about 5 installation, but 3-phase allows for smaller, less
horsepower; a single phase motor draws expensive wiring and lower voltages, making it safer
significantly more current than the equivalent 3- and less expensive to run
phase motor, making 3-phase power a more – Highly efficient for equipment designed to run on 3-
efficient choice for industrial applications. phase.
To illustrate the difference between single phase and three phase, imagine a lone paddler in a canoe. He
can only move himself forward while his paddle moves through the water. When he lifts the paddle out of
the water to prepare for the next stroke, the power supplied to the canoe is zero.

Now picture the same canoe with three paddlers. If their strokes are synchronized so each is separated
by 1/3 of a stroke cycle, the canoe receives constant and consistent propulsion across the water. More
power is supplied and the canoe moves across the water more smoothly and efficiently .

Single Phase
Single-phase wire has three wires located within the insulation. Two hot wires and one neutral
wire provide the power. Each hot wire provides 120 volts of electricity. The neutral is tapped off
from the transformer. A two-phase circuit probably exists because most water heaters, stoves
and clothes dryers require 240 volts to operate. These circuits are fed by both hot wires, but this
is just a full phase circuit from a single-phase wire. Every other appliance is operated off of 120
volts of electricity, which is only using one hot wire and the neutral. The type of circuit using hot
and neutral wires is why it is commonly called a split-phase circuit. The single-phase wire has
the two hot wires surrounded by black and red insulation, the neutral is always white and there
is a green grounding wire.

Three Phase
Three-phase power is supplied by four wires. Three hot wires carrying 120 volts of electricity
and one neutral. Two hot wires and the neutral run to a piece of machinery requiring 240 volts of
power. Three-phase power is more efficient than single-phase power. Imagine one man pushing
a car up a hill; this is an example of single-phase power. Three-phase power is like having three
men of equal strength pushing that same car up the same hill. The three hot wires in a three-
phase circuit are colored black, blue and red; a white wire is the neutral and a green wire is
used for the ground.

Uses
Another difference between three-phase wire and single-phase wire concerns where each type
of wire is used. Most, if not all, residential homes have single-phase wire installed. All
commercial buildings have three-phase wire installed from the power company. Three-phase
motors provide more power than a single-phase motor can provide. Since most commercial
properties use machinery and equipment that runs off three-phase motors, three-phase wire
must be used to operate the systems. Everything in a residential home only operates off of
single-phase power such as outlets, light, refrigerator and even the appliances using 240 volts
of electricity.

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