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The document provides calculations for selecting the appropriate cable size for single phase and three phase motors. It determines that a 1.5 sqmm cable is needed for a single phase 2hp motor, and a 2.5 sqmm cable is required for a three phase 10hp motor based on voltage, current, and allowances for voltage drop. It then lists several parameters to consider when selecting cables, such as voltage rating, current capacity, insulation type, environment, and cost.

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HTUN)

Calculation: 1: Cable size Calculation for Motor

Single Phase, Motor, 2hp and Three Phase, Motor, 10hp

Answer:

For Single Phase

V = 220V or 230V (Single Phase)

Pf = 0.85 or 0.8 or 0.9

1hp = 746 W

P = 2 x746 = 1492 W

P = VI cos ф

I =

= 7.89 Amp ( Full Load )

Voltage Drop = 2% or 2.5 %

I = 7.98 x 2%

= 7.98 x

= 0. 1594 Amp ( Voltage Drop )

I = I ( Full Load ) + I ( Voltage Drop )

= 7.98 + 0.1594

= 8.129 Amp

Choose Copper (Cu) Conductor


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1 sq.mm = 6 Amp or 10 Amp or ….….( From Current rating of your selected


cable brand in specification table)

For Cable Lagging ; 8.129 Amp = ?

= 1.354 sq.mm ; So ; 1.5sq.mm cable size choosing

Cable size Calculation for Motor ( Three Phase )

Single Phase , Motor, 2hp and Three Phase , Motor , 10hp

Answer :

For Three Phase

V = 415V or 380V ( Three Phase )

Pf = 0.85 or 0.8 or 0.9

Efficiency for Motor = 90% = 0.9

1hp = 746 W

P = VI cos ф

I=

= 13.566 Amp ( Full Load )

Voltage Drop = 2% or 2.5 %

I = 13.566 x 2%
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= 13.566 x

= 0.2713 Amp

I = I ( Full Load ) + I ( Voltage Drop )

= 13.566 + 0.2713

= 13.8373 Amp

Choose Copper ( Cu ) Conductor

1sq.mm = 6 Amp or 10 Amp or ….( From Current rating of your selected cable
brand in specification table)

= 2.3 sq.mm ;So; 2.5sq.mm cable size choosing

Nominal Cross Sectional Area

0.5 sq.mm

0.75 sq.mm

1 sq.mm

1.5 sq.mm

2.5 sq.mm

4 sq.mm

6 sq.mm

10 sq.mm

16 sq.mm

25 sq.mm
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35 sq.mm

50 sq.mm

70 sq.mm

95 sq.mm

120 sq.mm

150 sq.mm

185 sq.mm

240 sq.mm

Yazaki Cable Catalogue – B6

Yazaki Cable Catalogue – B10

Cable Insulation

1.Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

2.Cross-linked Polyethylene (XLPE) ၍

Cable Core Colour

1Core : Black

2Core : Blue and Brown

3Core : Brown, Black and Grey

4Core: Blue, Brown, Black and Grey or Brown, Black and Grey and Green/Yellow

5Core: Blue, Brown, Black ,Grey and Black or Blue, Brown, Black and
Green/Yellow
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Cable Selection Parameters:

Voltage of Cable:

 The Nominal voltage is to be expressed with two values of alternative


current Uo/U in V (volt)
 Uo/U : Phase to earth voltage
 Uo : Voltage between conductor and earth
 U : Voltage between phases (conductors)
 (i ) Low-tension (L.T.) cables — upto 1000 V
 (ii ) High-tension (H.T. ) cables — upto 11,000 V
 (iii ) Super-tension (S.T.) cables — from 22 kV to 33 kV
 (iv ) Extra high-tension (E.H.T.) cables — from 33 kV to 66 kV
 (v ) Extra super voltage cables — beyond 132 kV
 A low-voltage system usually has a solidly earthed neutral so that the line
to earth voltage cannot rise higher than (line volts) ÷ √ 3. Cables for low-
voltage use are insulated for 600V rms score to earth and 1000V rms core
to core.
 High-voltage cables used in Shell installations are rated 19000/3300V or
3810/6600V or 6600/11000V, Phase/Phase.
 In selecting the voltage grade of cable, the highest voltage to earth must
be allowed for. For example, on a normal 6.6kV unearthed system, a line
conductor can achieve almost 6.6kV to earth under earth-fault conditions,
to withstand this, a cable insulated for 6600/11000V must therefore be
used.
(2) Current carrying capacity:

 The current carrying capacity of a cable is called Ampacity. Ampacity is


defined as the maximum amount of electrical current a conductor or device
can carry before sustaining immediate or progressive deterioration and is
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the rms electric current which a device or conductor can continuously carry
while remaining within its temperature rating
(3) Short Circuit values:

 the ―short-circuit current rating‖ is the maximum short-circuit current that a


component can withstand. Failure to provide adequate protection may
result in component destruction under short circuit conditions.
 Short circuits and their effects must be considered in selecting cables.
These cables should have a short circuit rating which is the highest
temperature the cable can withstand during an electrical short circuit
lasting up to about half a second.
(4) Type of Conductor:

 Type of Conductor Material Copper or Aluminum is main criteria for


selection of Cable
(5) No of Core:

 No of Core selection is depends upon Power System.


 For Single Phase Power Supply We can use 2 core Cable for Three phase
supply we can use 3.5 Core or 4 Core Cable for HV supply We may be use
Single Core Cable.
(6) Voltage drop:

 It is a primary concern when installing lengths of cables is voltage drop.


The amount of voltage lost between the originating power supply and the
device being powered can be significant. All cables have resistance, and
when current flows in them this results in a volt drop.
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(7) Type of Insulation:

 Type of Cable Insulation Material like, PVC, XLPE, Rubber


 PVC Cable is cheaper than XLPE Cable
(8) Method of Installation:

 If we lay cable in Ground Armor cable is required but If we lay cable in


cable tray We may be used un armor cable to reduce cost of cable.
 I we lay cable on cable tray than shielded cable is required.
 Mutual heating effect due to cable group laying is also consider while
selecting a cable. When multiple cables are in close proximity, each
contributes heat to the others and diminishes the amount of external
cooling affecting the individual cable conductors. Therefore cable de rating
is necessary consideration for multiple cables in close proximity.
(9) Shielded Cable or un shielded Cable

 The choice of a shielded cable or non-shielded cable is depend upon some


criteria.
 An area such as a production/factory floor where heavy equipment is being
used is a prime example of a place where we might consider a shielded
cable.
 Grounding can also be a concern in some installations. If shielded cable is
used to connect equipment from two different circuits, a ground loop can
occur causing noise on a network line. If the ground voltage difference is
great enough it may even cause damage.
 Terminations of the shielded cable must also be made with care, to provide
for a smooth dielectric transition from the shielded condition to the
unshielded condition
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 the substantial space required if shielded cables were used. Shielded


cables require a significant amount of space at each end of the cable for
installation of the stress cone kit. Also, the minimum bending radius for
shielded cables is twelve times cable outside diameter, whereas the
minimum bending radius for unshielded cables is only eight times outside
diameter (and even less with extra-flexible appliance connection cables
used in controllers).
 The two factors, high cost and large space requirements, preclude use of
shielded cable in switchgear
(10) Economics:

 It is also an important factor for selecting the type of cable.


 It is to be kept in mind that the cost of the cable should not be such large
that it causes loss and another cable may fetch the same results in low
cost and loss.
(11) Environmental conditions:

 Cable operates at its best when it is installed in its optimum environmental


conditions.
 For example, Elastomeric Cable is applied in trailing, coal cutter, wind mill,
panel wiring, battery cable and such other areas. XLPE cables work good
in areas where moisture content is good. Thus, proper cable should be
selected so that the system becomes more efficient.
(12) Applications:

 Low voltage cables with both PVC and XLPE insulation are suitable for
indoor and outdoor applications.
 Armored cables are not recommended for tray applications, as they are
heavy in weight and extra loads are exerted on the tray.
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 Unarmored cables are not recommended for direct buried applications,


except if the quoted cables are designed and produced to pass direct
burial test requirements (example, direct burial tests described in UL 1277
and UL 1581).
 A PVC jacket is a very stable material against a wide range of chemicals,
while HDPE jacketed cables can serve better in wet locations.
Old Cable Core Colors Identification

 Single core – Natural


 Two core – Red, Black
 Three core – Red, Yellow and Blue
 Four core – Red, Yellow and Blue and Black
 Five core – Red, Yellow and Blue and Black and Green
Abbreviation for PVC & XLPE Cable

 A = Aluminum Conductor.
 Y = PVC Insulation or PVC Sheath
 2X = Cross-linked Polyethylene Insulation
 W = Round Steel Wire Armoring
 WW = Double Round Steel Wire Armoring
 F = Formed Steel Wire (Strip) Armoring
 FF = Double Formed Steel Wire (Strip) Armouring
 C = Metallic Screening (Usually of Copper)
 CE = Metallic Screening (Usually of Copper) over each individual core.
 Gb = Holding Helix Tape (of Steel)
 Wa = Aluminum Round Wire & Aluminum Formed Wire (Strip) Fa
Armouring.
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Example:
 AYY- Aluminum Conductor, PVC Insulated, PVC Outer Sheathed Heavy
Duty Cables.
 AYWY- Aluminum Conductor, PVC Insulated, Round Steel Wire Armored
and PVC Outer Sheathed
 AYFY- Aluminum Conductor, PVC Insulated, Flat Steel Wire (Strip)
Armored and PVC Outer Sheathed
 AYCY- Aluminum Conductor, PVC Insulated, Metallic Screened and PVC
Outer Sheathed
 A2XCY- Aluminium Conductor, XLPE Insulated, Metallic Screened and
PVC Outer Sheathed
Cable Application Standard:

 IEC 60502 (Part 1)‖PVC/ XLPE insulated cables‖ single core /multi-core
 BS 5467 for XLPE insulated armored cables
 BS 7889 for XLPE insulated single core unarmored cables
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Cable Conduit,Cable Trunking, Cable Tray and Cable Ladder


Cable Tray Power Cable

Cable Ladder Power Cable


630sq.mm Cable
Cable Cable Ladder


BQ
ၥ - Thread Rod, Thread Rod Hanger,
Wall Plug, Nut, Washer

Calculation: 2: Calculation for Conduit Size for Cable

Calculation for Conduit Size for Cable

Particular Quantity Diameter of radius of


wire(mm) wire(mm)
3C x 50 sq.mm Cable 5 28.00 14

3C x 185 sq.mm Cable 3 54.00 27

Remarks-Up to 2Nos 53% or


2Nos 31%
More then 2Nos 40%
Total Usage Area of Wire 9946.1 sq.mm

Area of Cable for 50 sq.mm


= 3.142 x (14 x 14 )
= 615.8 sq.mm
= Nmber of Cable x Area of each Cabe
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= 5 x 615.8
= 3079 sq.mm
Area of Cable for 185 sq.mm
= 3.142 x ( 27 x 27 )
= 2289 sq.mm
= Nmber of Cable x Area of each Cabe
= 3 x 2289
= 6867.1 sq.mm

Total Area of Cable( 50 sq.mm + 185 sq.mm ) = 3079 + 6867.1 = 9946.1 sq.mm
Suppose we select 150 mm diameter pipe , D = 150 mm ; r = 75 mm

Suppose we select 150 mm diameter pipe= = 3.14 x( 75x75)


=17662sq.mm

We are going to find 40% fill Area = 40% x 17662 =7065 sq.mm

Required No of Conduit = = = 2 Nos

Suppose we select 300 mm diameter pipe= = 3.14 x( 150x150)


=70650sq.mm

We are going to find 40% fill Area = 40% x 70650 = 28260 sq.mm

Required No of Conduit = = = 1 Nos


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Calculation: 3: Calculation for Tray Size for Cable


(1) 2 No’s of 3.5C x300 Sq.mm XLPE Cable , 59.7mm Outer Diameter ,5.9
Kg/Meter weight
(2) 2 No’s of 3.5Cx400 Sq.mm XLPE Cable having 68.6mm Outer Diameter and
6.1 Kg/Meter weight
(3) 3 No’s of 3.5Cx25 Sq.mm XLPE Cable having 28mm Outer Diameter and 0.5
Kg/Meter weight
Diameter,We

Calculation:

Diameter of XLPE Cable =No of Cable x Outer Diameter of


Each Cable

Diameter for 2Nos of 300Sq.mm XLPE Cable = No of Cable x Outer Diameter


of Each Cable
= 2 x59.7 = 119.4 mm
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Diameter for 2Nos of 400Sq.mm XLPE Cable = No of Cable x Outer Diameter


of Each Cable
= 2x68.6 = 137.2 mm
Diameter for 3Nos of 25Sq.mm XLPE Cable = No of Cable x Outer Diameter
of Each Cable
= 3x 28 = 84 mm
Total Diameter of All Cables laying in Tray = (119.4+137.2+54) mm
= 340.6 mm

Step Two :

Weight of XLPE Cable =No of Cable x Weight of Each Cable

Weight for 2Nos of 300Sq.mm XLPE Cable = No of Cable x Weight of Each


Cable
= 2 x 5.9 = 11.8 Kg/Meter
Weight for 2Nos of 400Sq.mm Cable = No of Cable x Weight of Each
Cable
= 2 x 6.1 = 12.2 Kg/Meter
Weight for 3Nos of 25Sq.mm Cable = No of Cable x Weight of Each
Cable
= 3 x 0.5 = 1.5 Kg/Meter
Total Weight of All Cables laying in Tray = ( 11.8+12.2+1.5 ) Kg/Meter
= 25.5 Kg/Meter

Total Width of all Cables = (Total No of Cable x Distance between Each Cable) +
Total Cable
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Outer
Diameter
Total Width of all Cables = ( 7 Nos x 10mm ) + 340.6 mm
= 410.6 mm

÷ 100% = 1.2
Final Width of all Cables = 1.2 x 4106.6
= 493 mm

Total Area of all Cable = Total width of Cables x Maximum Height of Cable
= 410.6 x 68.6 = 28167 sq.mm

Taking 20% Spare Capacity of Cable Tray


20% Spare Capacity of Cable = 1.2 x Total Area of all Cable
= 1.2 x 28167
= 33801 Sq.mm
- Sin

Area of Cable Tray = Width of Cable Tray x Height of Cable Tray


= 300 x 100 = 30000 Sq.mm
Checking Width of Tray
Actual needed Width of Tray = No of Layer of Cable x No of Cable Tray Run x
Width of Cables
= 1 x 1 x 493 = 493 mm>300mm ;So; Faulty Selection
Checking Height of Cable Tray
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Actual needed Height of Cable Tray = No of Layer of Cable x Maximum


Diameter of Cable
= 1x 68.6 = 68.6mm< 100 mm :So; O.K
Checking Weight of Cable Tray
Actual needed Weight of Cable Tray = 25.5 Kg/Meter<(120 Kg/Mt) :So; O.K


႔ -

- Single Run of Cable Tray having Size of 600Wx 100Hmm,


120Kg/Meter Weight Cap

Area of Cable Tray = Width of Cable Tray x Height of Cable Tray


= 600 x 100 = 60000 Sq.mm
Checking Width of Tray
Actual needed Width of Tray = No of Layer of Cable x No of Cable Tray Run x
Width of Cables
= 1 x 1 x 493 = 493 mm>600mm ;So; O.K
Checking Height of Cable Tray
Actual needed Height of Cable Tray = No of Layer of Cable x Maximum
Diameter of Cable
= 1x 68.6 = 68.6mm< 100 mm :So; O.K
Checking Weight of Cable Tray
Actual needed Weight of Cable Tray = 25.5 Kg/Meter <(120 Kg/Mt) :So; O.K

Checking Remaining Free Space of Cable Tray


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Remaining Cable Tray width Area = 100%-(Calculated Cable tray width/ Actual
Cable Tray Width) :So; O.K

Remaining Cable Tray width Area = 100%-(493/600)% =17.9%:So; O.K

Remaining Cable Tray Area = 100%-(Calculated Cable tray Area/ Actual


Cable Tray Area) :So; O.K

Remaining Cable Tray Area = 100%-(33801/60000) =43.7%:So; O.K

Height ,Width, Remaining Spac

Conclusion

Size of Cable Tray= 600X100mm


Type of Cable Tray=Perforated
No of Cable Tray Run= 1No
No of layer of Cables in Cable Tray=1 Layer
Remaining Cable Tray width Area =17.9%
Remaining Cable Tray Area =43.7%
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Calculation: 4: Calculation for Trunking Size for Cable

Checking Trunking Size: 75W x 50 H mm as the following

Particular Quantity Area(mm2)

1C x 1.5 sq.mm PVC wire 9 -

1C x 2.5 sq.mm PVC wire 30 -

1C x 4 sq.mm PVC wire 21 -

1C x 25 sq.mm XLPE/PVC wire 4 -

1C x 16 sq.mm Earth wire 1 -

Total Usage Area of Wire -

1C x 1.5 mm2 PVC /Cu (1.5 Cross Sectional Area) = 9Nos

D = 3.1mm (3.1mm insulated diameter from cable catalogue specification )

A = = = 7.55 mm2 ( for 1No )

A = 7.55 x 9 = 67.95 mm2 ( for 9 Nos )

1C x 2.5 mm2 PVC /Cu (2.5 Cross Sectional Area) = 9Nos

D = 3.7mm ( 3.7mm insulated diameter )

A = = = 10.752 mm2 ( for 1No )

A = 10.752 x 30 = 322.56 mm2 ( for 30 Nos )

1C x 4 mm2 PVC/Cu ( 4 Cross Sectional Area ) = 21Nos

D = 4.2mm ( 4.2mm insulated diameter )

A = = = 322.56 mm2 ( for 1No )


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A = 322.56 x 21 = 290.934 mm2 ( for 21 Nos )

1C x 25 mm2 XLPE/PVC ( 25 Cross Sectional Area ) = 4Nos

D = 11.5mm ( 11.5mm insulated diameter )

A = = = 103.869 mm2 ( for 1No )

A = 103.869 x 4 = 415.456 mm2 ( for 4 Nos )

1C x 16 mm2 Earth Wire ( 16 Cross Sectional Area ) = 1No

D = 7.2 mm ( 7.2 mm insulated diameter )

A = = = 40.72 mm2 ( for 1No )

A = 40.72 x 1 = 40.72 mm2 ( for 1 No )

40% Fill in Trunking & 60% Fill in Trunking


75 W (mm) x 50 H(mm) = 3750 mm2

Total Usage 40% Fill in Trunking Area = 3750 mm2 x 40% = 1,500 mm2

Total Usage 60% Fill in Trunking Area = 3750 mm2 x 60% = 2,250 mm2

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Trunking Size Table

Dimension(mm) of Trunking
No
Width Height Length Thickness
1 50 50 2440 1
50 50 2440 1.2
2 75 50 2440 1
75 50 2440 1.2
3 100 50 2440 1
100 50 2440 1.2
4 100 100 2440 1
100 100 2440 1.2
5 150 50 2440 1
150 50 2440 1.2
6 150 75 2440 1.2
150 75 2440 1.5
7 150 100 2440 1.2
150 100 2440 1.5
8 200 50 2440 1.2
200 50 2440 1.5
9 200 75 2440 1.2
200 75 2440 1.5
10 200 100 2440 1.2
200 100 2440 1.5
11 250 50 2440 1.5
250 50 2440 2
12 250 75 2440 1.5
250 75 2440 2
13 250 100 2440 1.5
250 100 2440 2
14 300 50 2440 1.5
300 50 2440 2
15 300 75 2440 1.5
300 75 2440 2
16 300 100 2440 1.5
300 100 2440 2
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Tray Size Table

dimension(mm) Tray
No
Width Height Length Thickness
1 75 25 2440 1
75 25 2440 1.2
2 100 25 2440 1
100 25 2440 1.2
3 150 25 2440 1
150 25 2440 1.2
4 200 25 2440 1
200 25 2440 1.2
5 225 25 2440 1
225 25 2440 1.2
6 250 25 2440 1
250 25 2440 1.2
7 300 25 2440 1.2
300 25 2440 1.4
8 350 25 2440 1.2
350 25 2440 1.4
9 400 25 2440 1.2
400 25 2440 1.4
10 500 25 2440 1.2
500 25 2440 1.4
11 550 25 2440 1.2
550 25 2440 1.4
12 600 25 2440 1.4
600 25 2440 1.8
13 650 25 2440 1.4
650 25 2440 1.8
14 700 25 2440 1.4
700 25 2440 1.8
15 750 25 2440 1.4
750 25 2440 1.8
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Ladder Size Table

dimension(mm) ladder
No
Width Height Length Thickness
1 100 75 2440 1.2
100 75 2440 1.4
2 150 75 2440 1.2
150 75 2440 1.4
3 200 75 2440 1.2
200 75 2440 1.4
4 300 75 2440 1.2
300 75 2440 1.4
5 400 75 2440 1.2
400 75 2440 1.4
6 500 75 2440 1.2
500 75 2440 1.4
7 600 75 2440 1.2
600 75 2440 1.4
8 100 100 2440 1.2
100 100 2440 1.4
9 150 100 2440 1.2
150 100 2440 1.4
10 200 100 2440 1.2
200 100 2440 1.4
11 300 100 2440 1.2
300 100 2440 1.4
12 400 100 2440 1.4
400 100 2440 1.8
13 500 100 2440 1.4
500 100 2440 1.8
14 600 100 2440 1.4
600 100 2440 1.8
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Angle Bar and Thread Rod

1Lot x Angle Bar Length = 19.5 ft = 6 m ( Standard Size)

1Lot x Thread Rod Length =19.5 ft = 6 m ( Standard Size)

1No x Trunking Length = 8 ft or 6 ft= 2440 mm = 2.44 m

Thread Rod to Trunking Spacing for Nut and Washer = 25 mm

1No of Angle Bar Length = 2mm for Left Space + Trunking (W) + 25mm for Right
Space

Space between Thread Rod to Thread Rod = 1m (Find detail Specification or


Drawing)

Number of Angle Bar = +1

Number of Thread Rod = 2 x ( + 1)

Total Angle Bar Length = Number of Angle Bar x 1 Number of Angle Bar Length

Example Calculation:6: Trunking = 75 mm W x 50 mm H x 2240mm

Trunking Length = 12 m ( customer needed )

1Lot x Angle Bar Length = 19.5 ft = 6 m = ( Standard Size)

1No x Trunking Length = 8 ft = 2440 mm = 2.44 m

Thread Rod to Trunking Spacing for Nut and Washer = 25mm


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1No of Angle Bar Length = 25mm(Left Space) + Trunking(W) + 25mm(Right


Space) = 25 + 75 + 25 = 125 mm = 0.125 m

Space between Thread Rod to Thread Rod = 1 m (Find detail Specification or


Drawing)

Number of Segment Angle Bar = +1= + 1= 12 + 1 Nos

= 13 Segments

Total Angle Bar Length = Number of Angle Bar x 1 Number of Angle Bar Length

= 13 Nos x 0.125m = 1.625 m = 5.33 ft

Example Calculation:7:

1Lot x Thread Rod Length =19.5 ft = 6 m ( Standard Size)

1 Nos x Thread Rod Height= 4ft = 1.21 m

Number of Segment Thread Rod= 2 x ( + 1)

= 2 x (= +1)

= 2 x 13

= 26 Segments

Total needed Lot of Thread Rod for this Project = 4 ft x 26 Segments = 104 ft

So,

Number of needed Thread Rod for 1Lot = = 5.33 So; we need to buy the
6 Nos of Standard Thread Rod.
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Wall Plug , Nut and Washer, Thread Rod Hanger

No of Segment Wall Plug = No of Segment Thread Rod…

26 Wall Plug = 26 Nos of Segment Thread

The wall plug needs to be used on the slab to attach the thread rod, depending
on how many tread rod will be used for your project.

Thread Rod Hanger

No of Thread Rod Hanger = No of Segment Thread Rod…….

26 Thread rod hanger = 26 Nos of Segment Thread

Nut and Washer

No of Nut and Washer = 2 x No of Segment Thread Rod….

= 2 x 26 Nos of Segment Thread

= 52 Nos

Trunking

PVC Tunking = 2m (Standard Size)….

Metal Tunking = 2.44m (Standard Size) …..

No of Trunking =

= 4.9 So; 5 Nos


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Circuit Breaker

Circuit Breaker Switch


Overload Short Circuit design

Circuit Breker Breaker Circuit
Device Current

Load
Circuit
Breaker Load
C

Circuit Breaker

MCB=Miniature Circuit Breaker

MCCB=Molded Case Circuit Breaker

ACB= Air Circuit Breaker

OCB=Oil Circuit Breaker

ELCB= Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker

RCD/RCCB= Residual Current Device/Residual Current Circuit Breaker

VCB= Vacuum Circuit Breaker ၍ Circuit Breaker ၏

Air Circuit Breaker (ACB) Fixed Type Draw Out Type


ACB microprosessor
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MCB(Miniature Circuit Breaker ) Current 100A ႔


100A ၍ ႔ 63A MCCB
၍ MCB Trip Current
၍ ၎ MCB Thermal Overload Relay, Magnetic
Contactor ႔ Electrical Control Direct On
Line, Star Delta Circuit MCB Overload Relay, Magnetic Contactor
႔ ႔

MCCB(Molded Case Circuit Breaker ) Current 1000A


MCCB Trip Current
၍ ၎ MCCB Thermal-Magentic
Operation Thermal Overload Relay, Magnetic Contactor
႔ Electrical Control Direct On Line, Star
Delta Circuit MCCB Overload Relay, Magnetic Contactor ႔
႔ ႔ Load

RCD/RCCB(Residual Current Device,Residual Current Circuit Breaker )


Main Incoming RCCB
Phase(Line), Neutral Connection Earth Wire
Connection RCCB ၎
Circuit Trip ႔ Line Neutral (Ampere)
Sense Earth
Fault Conductor
Earth

ELCB(Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker) ၏


ELCB Phase(Line), Neutral ,Earth Wire
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Connection ELCB
ELCB (Trip) ၍

ACB(Air Circuit Breaker)


႔ ACB 10,000 A
ACB(Air Circuit Breaker) Chiller System
Control Incoming Breaker
Main Power Distribution Air
Circuit Breaker (ACB) Fixed Type Draw Out type
ACB microprosessor

VCB(Vacuum Circuit Breaker) Current 3500A


VCB ACB

Circuit Breaker Ampere 6A,10 A,16 A,20 A,25 A,30


A,32 A,40 A,50 A,60 A,80 A,100 A, 125 A, 150 A,160 A,175 A,200 A,225 A,250
A,320 A,400 A,500 A,600 A,630 A,800 A,1000 A,1200 A,1600 A, 2000 A, 2500
A,3200 A,4000A ႔ Short Circuit Rating

Short circuit rating 6kA,10kA,25kA,36kA,50,65kA,70kA, rating


႔ 6kA & 10kA ႔

Circuit Breaker

1P(Single Pole),

2P(Double Pole),

3P(Triple Pole),

4Pole(Four Pole),
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SPN(Single pole and neutral ),

TPN (Triple pole and neutral) ၍

1P(Single Pole)= line

2P(Double Pole)= line Neutral

3P(Triple Pole)= 2Line,1Neutral

4Pole(Four Pole)=

SPN(Single pole and neutral )=1line and neutral

TPN (Triple pole and neutral)= three pole + neutral ၍

Breaker ၏ Operation characteristics Type-B, Type-C, Type-D


/

Type B 3times to 5 times

Type C 5times to 10 times

Type D 10 times to 20 times ႔ Type-


C - Load
Type C

Circuit Breaker Ampere Frame


Size Design Engineer
QS Engineer
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Where to use SP, TP, TPN and 4P Circuit Breaker


Based on the number of poles, the breakers are classified as – SP –Single
Pole, SPN – Single Pole and Neutral DP – Double pole, TP – Triple Pole,
TPN – Triple Pole and Neutral, 4P – Four Pole.
Based on the number of poles, the breakers are classified as-
 SP – Single Pole
 SPN – Single Pole and Neutral
 DP – Double pole
 TP – Triple Pole
 TPN – Triple Pole and Neutral
 4P – Four Pole
SP (Single Pole) MCB: In Single Pole MCCB, switching & protection is
affected in only one phase.
Application: Single Phase Supply to break the Phase only.
DP (Double Pole) MCB: In Two Pole MCCB, switching & protection is
affected in phases and the neutral.
Application: Single Phase Supply to break the Phase and Neutral.
TP (Triple Pole) MCB: In Three Pole MCB, switching & protection is affected
in only three phases and the neutral is not part of the MCB.
3 pole MCCB signifies for the connection of three wires for three phase
system (R-Y-B Phase).
Application: Three Phase Supply only (Without Neutral).
TPN (3P+N) MCB: In TPN MCB, Neutral is part of the MCB as a separate
pole but without any protective given in the neutral pole (i.e.) neutral is only
switched but has no protective element incorporated. TPN for Y (or star) the
connection between ground and neutral is in many countries not allowed.
Therefore the N is also switches.
Application: Three Phase Supply with Neutral.
4 Pole MCB: 4pole MCCB for 4 wires connections, the one additional 4th
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pole for neutral wire connection so that between neutral and any of the other
three will supply.
In 4-Pole MCCBs the neutral pole is also having protective release as in the
phase poles.
Application: Three Phase Supply with Neutral.
Difference between TPN and 4P (or SPN and DP)
TPN means a 4 Pole device with 4th Pole as Neutral. In TPN opening &
closing will open & close the Neutral. For TPN, protection applies to the
current flows through only 3 poles (Three Phase) only; there is no protection
for the current flow through the neutral pole. Neutral is just an isolating pole.
TP MCB is used in 3phase 4wire system. It is denoted as TP+N which will
mean a three pole device with external neutral link which can be isolated if
required. For the 4 pole breakers, protection applies to current flow through
all poles. However when breaker trips or manually opened, all poles are
disconnected. Same type of difference also applies for SPN and DP.
Where to Use TP, TPN and 4P in Distribution panel
For any Distribution board, the protection system (MCB) must be used in the
incomer. For a three phase distribution panel either TP or TPN or 4P can be
used as the incoming protection.
TP MCB: It is most commonly used type in all ordinary three phase supply.
TPN MCB: It is generally used where there are dual sources of incomer to
the panel (utility source and emergency generator source).
4P MCB: It is used where is the possibility of high neutral current (due to
unbalance loads and /or 3rd and multiple of 3rd harmonics current etc) and
Neutral / Earth Protection is provided on Neutral.
Where to use 4 Pole or TPN MCB instead of 3 Pole (TP) MCB
Multiple Incoming Power System:
When we have a transformer or a stand-by generator feeding to a bus, it is
mandatory that at least either of the Incomers or the bus coupler must be
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TPN or 4-Pole Breaker please refers IS 3043.


In multi incomer power feeding systems, we cannot mix up the neutrals of
incoming powers to other Power Source so we can use TPN or 4P breakers
or MCB instead of TP MCB to isolate the Neutral of other power sources
from the Neutral of incomer power in use. We can use 4 Pole ACB instead
of TP for safety reasons. If there is power failure and DG sets are in running
condition to feed the loads, if there is some unbalance in loads (which is
practically unavoidable in L.V. distribution system), depending of quantum of
unbalance, there will be flow of current through Neutral. During this time, if
Power Supply Utility Technicians are working, and if they touch the neutral
conductors (which is earthed at their point) they will likely to get electric
shock depending on the potential rise in common neutral due flow of current
through Neutral conductor as stated above. Even fatal accident may occur
due the above reason. As such, it is a mandatory practice to isolate the two
Neutrals.
We can use 4-pole breakers or TPN Breakers when the system has two
alternative sources and, in the event of power failure from the mains,
change-over to the standby generator is done. In such a case, it is a good
practice to isolate the neutral also.
4 pole circuit breakers have advantages in the case when one of the poles
of the device will get damage, and it also provides isolation from neutral
voltage.
Normally, Neutral is not allowed to break in any conditions, (except special
applications) for human & equipment safety. So for single incomer power fed
systems, 3P breaker is used, where only phases are isolated during
breaking operations.
Where We have dual Power like in DG & other electricity supply sources, it
is required to isolate neutral, where neutral needs to be isolated in internal
network TPN MCB or 4P MCB can be used.
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Where to use 4 Pole MCB instead of TPN MCB


Any Protection Relay used on Neutral (Ground Fault Protection of Double
ended System):
The use of four poles or three poles CB will depend on system protection
and system configuration.
Normally in 3 phase with neutral we just use 3 pole CB and Neutral is
connected on common Neutral Link but if application of 3 pole will affect the
operation of protective relay then we must use 4 pole CB.
System evaluation has to be required to decide whether three-pole circuit
breakers plus neutral link can be used or four-pole breakers are required. If
unrestricted ground fault protection is fitted to the transformer neutral, then
the bus section circuit breaker should have 4-poles and preferably incomer
circuit breakers should also have 4-poles because un cleared ground fault
located at the load side of a feeder have two return paths. As shown in fig a
ground fault on a feeder at the bus section ―A‖ will have a current return path
in both the incomers, thus tripping both Bus. The sensitivity of the
unrestricted ground fault relay is reduced due to the split current paths.
For System Stability
In an unbalanced 3 phase system or a system with non-linear loads, the
neutral gives the safety to the unbalanced loads in the system and therefore
It must not be neglected. In perfectly balanced conditions the neutral
functions as a safety conductor in the unforeseen short-circuit and fault
conditions. Therefore by using 4-pole MCB will enhance the system stability.
4 Poles will be decided after knowing the Earthing Systems (TT, TN-S, TN-
C, IT).
 IT (with distributed neutral) System: The Neutral should be switched on
& off with phases. Required MCB: TPN or 4P MCB.
 IT (without distributed neutral) System: There is no neutral. Required
MCB: TP MCB.
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 TN-S System: Required MCB: TP MCB because even when neutral is


cut off system remains connected with Ground.
 TN-C System: Required MCB: TPN or 4P only, because we cannot
afford to cut neutral doing so will result in system loosing contact with
Ground.
 TN-C-S System: Neutral and Ground cable are separate. Required
MCB: TP MCB Because Neutral and Ground cable are separate.
 TT System: Ground is provided locally. Required MCB: TP MCB
because ground is provided locally.

Conclusion
Its compulsory to use TPN in TN-C system rest everywhere you can use
MCB.
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Breaker Selection Calculation:8:

Calculaiton.1) Breaker for 9 Nos x 72Watt LED Pandent Light = ?

P = VI

I =

= 2.94 Amp ( Full Load )

Safety = 2.94 x 1.25 ( or ) 1.3 = 3.8 Amp

So; Choose the breaker is MCB,1P,6A,6kA. But is MCB,1P,6A,6kA Breaker you


can choose for later additional load. 1P
,2P MCB,1P,6A,6kA.is long terms Miniature Circuit
Breaker, 6Ampere, 6A, Current rating 6kA.

Calculaiton.2) Breaker for 11Nos x 18 Watt LED Downlight Light =?

P = VI

I =

= 0.9 Amp ( Full Load )

Safety = 0.9 x 1.25 ( or ) 1.3 = 1.17 Amp

So; Choose the breaker is MCB,1P, 6A, 6kA. But is MCB,1P, 6A, 6kA Breaker
you can choose for later additional load.
1P ,2P MCB,1P,6A,6kA.is long terms Miniature
Circuit Breaker, 6Ampere, 6A, Current rating 6kA.
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Lighting Design Calculation

N = number of fitting (nos;)= ?

E = illuminance (Lux) =
)

F = average Luminous flux from each Lamp ( Lm ) = 3200 Lm

Mf = maintainance factor= 0.8(Assume)

Uf = utilization factor= ?

A (room area) = L x W = 8 x 6 = 48 sq.mm

Height between table & Ceiling = 2m ( )

RI =

= 1.7 so; uf = 0.62 (RI uf ႔ )

E =

N =

Space Height Ratio = =


⁄ ⁄

Spacing between Fluorescent = Space Height Ratio x Height from table

= 1x2

= 2m
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Number of Row for Fluorescent = = 4 Rows

Space of Fluorescent to wall = x Height between table & Ceiling

= 0.5 x 2

= 1m

So, We should design 12 Nos of Fluorescent = (3Nos in One Row x 4Row) in


building.

LEDs
Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) (also called solid state lighting, SSL) technology is
evolving rapidly as the newest and most energy-efficient option for a variety of
residential lighting applications. ...
LED bulbs are 30% more efficient than CFLs and 75% more efficient than the
best halogen incandescent lamps.

One lux is equal to one lumen per square metre: 1 lx = 1 lm/m2 = 1 cd·sr/m2. A
flux of 1000 lumens, spread uniformly over an area of 1 square metre, lights up
that square metre with an illuminance of 1000 lux.

Here is the list of five most common types of Light Bulbs along with their
respective advantages.
1- Incandescent Bulbs: Incandescent bulbs are the typical bulbs. ...
2- Fluorescent Lamps: ...
3- Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFL): ...
4- Halogen Lamps: ...
5- Light Emitting Diode (LED):
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How many Lux is a street light?


10 Lux
The luminance is expressed in lux (lx). Full moon has 0.1 Lux ,Emergency
lighting has 1 Lux ,Street lighting has 10 Lux ,Winter day has 10 000 Lux ,
Summer day has 100 0

Most people simply want what is called 'warm white' (2,700K) to replicate the
warm, slightly yellow glow of an old incandescent or halogen. In a kitchen,
bathroom or other situations you may prefer a slightly less yellow light,
sometimes called a natural white (3,000K).

LED lights are up to 80% more efficient than traditional lighting such as
fluorescent and incandescent lights. 95% of the energy in LEDs is converted into
light and only 5% is wasted as heat. ... Less energy use reduces the demand
from power plants and decreases greenhouse gas emissions.

The high pressure sodium lamp (HPS) is the most commonly used street light
throughout the world. It produces light by running electricity through a mixture of
gases, which produces light. The lamp itself is preferred because it requires little
maintenance.

Philips 1600 Lumen LED Bulb


The Brightest Standard Size Bulb: The Philips 1600 Lumen LED Bulb is the
brightest LED bulb that fits in common household fixtures and lamps.

Color temperature
Soft white (2,700 to 3,000 Kelvin) is warm and yellow, the typical color range you
get from incandescent bulbs. This light gives a warm and cozy feeling and is
often best for living rooms, dens and bedrooms. Warm white (3,000 to 4,000
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Kelvin) is more yellowish-white.

For the average living room of 250 square feet, you'll need 5,000 lumens as your
primary light source (20 lumens x 250 square feet), equivalent to about five 100
watt incandescent light bulbs, five 23 watt CFLs, or eight 10 watt LED light bulbs.

How many lumens is a 30x40 shop?


30X40=1200sqft X 100 Lu = 120000 /2600 = 46 T8 32W tubes or 12 4 tube
fixtures. 2600 lumens per 32W T8 tube is about average.

One lux (1 lux) is defined as being equivalent to one lumen spread over an area
of one square metre. ... So 1,000 lumens, concentrated into an area of one
square metre, lights up that square metre with an illuminance level of 1000 lux.

How tall is a street light?


How tall are street lights? The height of a street light tends to vary from what kind
of area, type of street, type of fixture, owner, and lighting conditions. Street light
poles are typically 8 to 50 feet (2.4 – 15.2 m) tall. Street poles taller than 50 feet
(15.2 m) are considered a high-mast.

Why use yellow light instead of white light in street light?


There are different technologies to produce street lamps and each produces light
with different characteristics. Yellow lamps are likely sodium-vapor lamps which
are commonly used due to their high efficiency. ... So they look whiter than LPS,
although not as white as fluorescent, halogen or LED lights.

How many lumens do I need for a yard light?


That said, our professional suggestion on lumens for various outdoor lights
includes: Path lighting:100-200 lumens. Step lights: 12-100 lumens. Flood lights:
700-1300 lumens.
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General Cable Rating Table

Cable Rating Table


Cable Cross Typical Recommended
Sectional Current Circuit Breaker
Area(mm2) Rating(Amps) Rating (Amps)
1.5 mm2 7.9 - 15.9 A 8A
2.5 mm2 15.9 - 22 A 15A
4 mm2 22 - 30 A 20A
6 mm2 30 - 39 A 30A
10 mm2 39 - 54 A 40A
16 mm2 54 - 72 A 60A
25 mm2 71 - 93 A 80A
50 mm2 117 - 147 A 125A
70 mm2 147 - 180 A 150A
95 mm2 180 - 216 A 200A
120 mm2 216 - 250 A 225A
150 mm2 250 - 267 A 275A
185 mm2 287 - 334 A 300A
240 mm2 334 - 400 A 350A

Commercial Terms
1 Price
The prices are based on the complete package price only, in Myanmar Kyats
(MMK).

2 Payment Term
Payment shall be as below.
1) 60% of the order value upon signing contract for order confirmation.
2) 40% of the order value upon 100% completion of cable laying and cable
ladder installation.
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All payments must be made within 14 days from the date of invoice on each
stage. A cancellation charge of 50% of the total contract value will be levied
should the order be cancelled after confirmation with P.O.

3 Validity
Prices mentioned are nett, including Commercial Tax and valid for 30 days.

4 Bank Fees
All payment must be paid via bank remittance and the bank transfer charges
shall be borne by the Customer so that the net amount received by us
corresponds to the contractual amounts.

5 Warranty
12 months after commissioning or 18 months after delivery whichever comes
earlier. During this period, we will repair failures free of charge, provided that the
equipment/components are return free our works.
6 Variation Order
All quoted and agreed rates shall apply only to present tender with quantities and
specifications as per tender provided documents. Any additional work that is not
solely expansion of unit rate quoted amounts within quoted categories with same
technical specification that was identified; shall be quoted separately and carried
on only upon variation order issued for the revised quoted and agreed price.
Notwithstanding above, all additional works must be re-discussed and accepted
by Contractor before commencement on the commercial as well as work
schedule and technical grounds.
7 Estimated Completion Time
To be further discussed.

8 Delivery Condition : 4 to 6 week


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High Speed Cable Laying Tender(BQ)


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Electrical Tender for VL office


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Electrical Tender for Gard House & Driver Room


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Calculation: Tender Assigment (BQ) Calculation


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Two Way Switching


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Two Way Switching

For assignment file (with Drawing Level7+ Legend) & Single Line Diagram
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Two Way Switching

Two Way Switching


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Single Phase Distribution Box


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Three Phase Distribution Box

Three Phase Distribution Box


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Three Phase Distribution Box

Electrical Wiring Diagram for House


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Socket Outlets

A socket outlet is the familiar item mounted on the wall into which a plug can be inserted.
It is available in single and double types. A few manufacturers also make triple and quad
versions.

A single socket outlet is rated at 13 amps. A double socket outlet is NOT rated at 26A -
it 13A shared between the two outlets. Therefore if you intend to have two high power
appliances in the same place, two single sockets are better than one double. The most
common situation where this arises is for a washing machine and tumble drier.

Triple and quad versions are also 13A shared between the outlets, and these will have a
13A fuse fitted into the front of the socket. These types usually fit onto a standard single
or double backbox, proving a quick way to install further outlets.

Other switch variations

Plug Socket

A ghastly and annoying term used by many people. No such thing (any more). There are
sockets, and there are plugs. Not both at the same time. While in rant mode, also note
that light switches are not sockets, and the place where your 'lightbulb' fits is a
lampholder, not a light socket. If it was a light socket, then presumably there would also
be a heavy socket somewhere?

Double pole, single pole or neither?

Rather obviously, switched socket outlets are those with switches on them. Not so
obvious is that some are single pole (where only the live is switched) and others are
double pole (both live and neutral are switched). Double pole switching might seem
safer, but the circuit breakers or fuses in your consumer unit only switch the live, the
neutral is permanently connected.

Double pole switched sockets cost slightly more than the single pole versions.

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