EESD 512

Electrical System Design

MODULE 2
Single Family Dwelling
PACKET 1
Single Phase, 2-wire System

PREPARED BY:

ENGR. NELSON S. ANDRES, M. Engg., PEE

Single Phase, 2-wire System
Introduction

One-Family Dwelling or Single-Family Dwelling is defined in the PEC

as a building that contain solely of one dwelling unit. The design of
the electrical system for this particular building revolves in three
main parts; overcurrent protection, conductor and conduit.

Overcurrent protection devices must be provided to protect

conductors from short circuits or overloads. Flexible cords are used
to connect electrical equipment such as appliances to the power
source. Fixture wire, a highly insulated type of wire, is used to
supply lighting fixtures.
Conductors are the wires through which electricity moves from the
power source to the load. A wide variety of sizes and insulation
coverings is available. The conditions of use and area of installation
determine which size and which type of insulation are appropriate.

Electrical conduit refers to durable tubing or other types of enclosure

used to protect and provide a route for individual electrical wiring
conductors. Conduit is typically required where wiring is exposed or
where it might be subject to damage.

All conductors, insulation, conduit and overcurrent protection devices

must be designated and installed according to latest provisions of the
PEC to ensure safety and proper operation.
SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING, 1Ø, 2 WIRE

Design the electrical system of a luxurious two-storey single family

dwelling with a total floor area of 250 m2, exclusive of garage, porches,
and hallways. The electrical system is 1Ø, 2-wire, 220V, 60Hz with the
following loads:

1. General Lighting 220 V

2. Receptacle Outlet 2 branch Circuits
3. Laundry Circuit 1 branch Circuit
4. Clothes Dryer 3000 watts
5. Electric Range 8 KW
6. Water Heater 2000 watts , 2 units
7. Water Pump 2 HP
8. Booster Pump 1.5 HP
9. ACU 2 HP
10. ACU 1 HP
11. Bell System 24 VA (220V – 12V)
USE: ACB for protection, THW Cu for all conductors and PVC – 40 for
conduit of feeder, RSC for main feeder.

1. General Lighting - 250 m2 x 24 VA/m2 = 6000 VA

6000 VA / 220V = 27.27/2 = 13.64 A for branch circuit
• USE 20 AT/AF, 2.0mm2 THW Cu, 16mmØ PVC
Note: [See Table 2.20.2.3 General Lighting Loads by Occupancy. Page
54]

To determine the number of lighting circuits, the lighting load of the

residence must be calculated. The calculations are based on the watts
per square foot method outlined in the Philippine Electrical. In general,
the outside dimensions of the building are used, not including open
porches, garages, unfinished attics, or basements
Note: [See Table 3.10.2.6(B) (16) p.174 for Conductor Ampacities] and
[See Table C.9 for Conduit page 1015
2. Small Appliance Load – 2 br. Ckt
2 x 1500 = 3000 VA
1500 VA / 220 V = 6.82 A for branch circuit
• USE 15AT/AF, 3.5mm2 THW Cu, 16mmØ PVC
Note: [See Sections 2.20.3.13(A) Small-Appliance and Laundry Loads -
Dwelling Unit.

The Code specifies that for small appliances an additional load of not
less than 1,500 watts shall be included for each circuit for the
receptacle outlets. These circuits shall feed only receptacle outlets in
the kitchen, pantry, family room, dining room, and breakfast room of a
dwelling. Two or more 20-ampere branch circuits shall be provided,
and such circuits shall have no other outlets. No. 12 AWG (3.5 mm2)
wire is used instead of No. 14 AWG (2.0 mm2) wire to minimize the
voltage drop in the circuit. Thus, by using the larger wire, the
performance of appliances is improved and the danger of overloading
circuits is decreased.
3. Laundry Circuit – 1 branch circuit
1 x 1500 VA = 1500 VA / 220 V = 6.82 A for branch circuit
• USE 15AT/AF, 2.0mm2 THW Cu, 16mmØ PVC
[Application of Demand Factors: See Table 2.20.3.3 Lighting Load
Demand Factors. Page 56]
VA1 = 6000 VA
VA2 = 3000 VA
VA3 = 1500 VA
VA123 = 10,500 VA

Applying Demand Factor for loads 1-3

First 3000 VA @ 100% = 3000 VA
7,500 VA@ 35% = 2625 VA
5625 VA
I123 = 5625 VA / 220 V = 25. 57 A for main

4. Clothes Dryer 3000 watts

5000 W / 220 V = 22.75 A for Main and for branch circuit
• USE 30AT/AF, 5.5mm2 THW Cu, 16mmØ PVC
[See Table 2.20.3.115 for Demand Factor p. 57]

The load for household electric clothes dryer in a dwelling unit (s) shall
be 5000 VA or the nameplate rating whichever is larger. The use of the
demand factors in Table 2.20.3.115 shall be permitted.

5. Electric Range 8 KW
8 KW x 0.8 = 6400 W / 220 V = 29. 09 A for Main
8 KW / 220 V = 36.36 A for branch circuit
• USE 50AT/AF, 8.0mm2 THW Cu, 21mmØ PVC
[See Table 2.20.3.16 and its Notes p. 58]

The demand load for household electric ranges, wall mounted ovens,
counter-mounted cooking units and other household cooking
appliances rated in excess of 1.75 kW shall be permitted to be
computed in accordance to Table 2.20.3.16 and its Notes p. 58.

6. Water Heater 2000 watts

2 KW x 0.75 = 1500 VA / 220 V = 6.82 A
2 KW / 220 V = 9.09 A
• USE 15 AT/AF, 2.0 mm2 THW Cu, 16mmØ PVC
[See Sections 2.20.3.14 Appliances Load – Dwelling Units(s). Page 57]
For Appliance Load for Dwelling units, it shall be permissible to apply a
demand factor of 75 percent to the nameplate rating load of four or
more appliances fastened in place, other than electric ranges, clothes
dryers, space heating equipment or air conditioning equipment, that
are served by the same feeder or service in a one-family, two-family or
multi-family dwelling.

7. Water Pump 2 HP
12 A x 0.75 = 9 A
12 x 2 = 24 A – basis for sizing the branch circuit conductor and CB
• USE 30AT/AF, 3.5mm2 THW Cu, 16mmØ PVC
[See Table 4.30.14.2 for AC Motors Current in Amperes p. 372]
8. Booster Pump 1.5 HP
10 A x 0.75 = 7.5 A
10 x 2 = 20 A
• USE 20AT/AF, 2.0 mm2 THW Cu, 16mmØ PVC
[See Table 4.30.14.2 for AC Motors Current in Amperes p. 625]

9. ACU 2 HP
12 A x 2 = 24 A
• USE 30AT/AF, 3.5mm2 THW Cu, 16mmØ PVC
[See Table 4.30.14.2 for AC Motors Current in Amperes p. 625]

10. ACU 1 HP
8 A x 2 = 16 A
• USE 20AT/AF, 2.0 mm2 THW Cu, 16mmØ PVC
[See Table 4.30.14.2 for AC Motors Current in Amperes p. 625]
11. Bell System 24VA
24VA / 220 V = 0.11 A
• USE 15 AT/AF, 2.0 mm2 THW Cu, 16mmØ PVC

Design Analysis
I123 = 25.57 A ISEC = IBL + 25 % (Highest Rated Motor)
I4 = 22.73 A ISEC = 120.82 A + 25 % (12 A)
I5 = 29.09 A ISEC = 123.82 A
I6 = 6.82 A USE 2# 80 mm2 THW Cu
I7 = 9 A
I8 = 7.5 A IACB = IBL + 100 % (Highest Rated Motor)
I9 = 12 A IACB = 120.82 A + 100 % (12 A)
I10 = 8 A IACB = 132. 82 A
I11 = 0.11 A USE 175 AT/AF, 2# 80mm2 THW Cu, 53mmØ RSC
IBL = 120.82 A
 SCHEDULE OF LOADS

Br. Ckt Description Watts Rating Volts Ampere Conductor Conduit ACB

2# 2.0mm2 THW
1 Lighting Outlet 3000 220 13.64 16mmØ PVC 20 AT/AF
Cu

2# 2.0mm2 THW
2 Lighting Outlet 3000 220 13.64 16mmØ PVC 20 AT/AF
Cu

2# 2.0mm2 THW
3 Small Appliance 1500 220 6.82 16mmØ PVC 15 AT/AF
Cu

2# 2.0mm2 THW
4 Small Appliance 1500 220 6.82 16mmØ PVC 15 AT/AF
Cu

2# 2.0mm2 THW
5 Laundry 1500 220 6.82 16mmØ PVC 15 AT/AF
Cu

2# 5.5mm2 THW
6 Clothes Dryer 3000 220 22.73 16mmØ PVC 30 AT/AF
Cu
 2# 8.0mm2 THW 21mmØ 50
7 Electric Range 8000 220 36.36
Cu PVC AT/AF

2# 2.0mm2 THW
8 Water Heater 2000 220 6.82 16mmØ PVC 15 AT/AF
Cu

2# 2.0mm2 THW
9 Water Heater 2000 220 6.82 16mmØ PVC 15 AT/AF
Cu

2# 5.5mm2 THW
10 Water Pump 2 HP 220 12 16mmØ PVC 30 AT/AF
Cu

2# 2.0mm2 THW
11 Booster Pump 1.5 HP 220 10 16mmØ PVC 20 AT/AF
Cu

2# 3.5mm2 THW
12 ACU 2 HP 220 12 16mmØ PVC 30 AT/AF
Cu

2# 2.0mm2 THW
13 ACU 1 HP 220 8 16mmØ PVC 20 AT/AF
Cu

2# 2.0mm2 THW
14 BELL SYSTEM 24 0.12 16mmØ PVC 15 AT/AF
Cu
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 EESD 512
Electrical System Design
MODULE 2
Single Family Dwelling
PACKET 2
Single phase, 3-Wire System

PREPARED BY:

ENGR. NELSON S. ANDRES, M. Engg., PEE

Single phase, 3-Wire System
Introduction

Most homes in USA are wired for three-wire service. Since electric
ranges and air conditioners are designed for three-wire operation,
any home which is to be provided with these appliances must have
three-wire service. The three wires terminate in the residence at
the load center panel so that most individual circuits carried
through the house are at 110 volts, thus eliminating the dangers
with 220-volt circuits.

The double-wound transformer is used as the source for three-wire

secondary distribution. One of the important advantages of a
transformer is its ability to provide a three-wire circuit from the
low-voltage secondary. A step-down transformer with a 2,200/
220/110-volt rating is commonly used in residential installations.
The advantages of the use of three-wire service in general distribution
systems include:
1. A reduction in the cost of main feeders and sub-feeders.
2. The provision of 110-volt service for normal lighting circuits and
220-volt service for power and motor loads.
3. The conservation of electrical energy by reducing watt loss in
transmission.

When sizing the load for a 3-wire circuit, the grounded neutral
conductor must carry the unbalanced load of the two ungrounded
phase conductors. This type of installation has an unbalanced load -
unless both ungrounded conductors pull the same amount of current
on each ungrounded phase conductor.
SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING 1Ø, 3 –WIRE SYSTEM

Design the electrical system of a two-story single-family dwelling with

250 m2 total floor area exclusive of porch and garage. The electrical
supply is 1Ø, 3-wire, and 220V/110V, 60Hz, with the following electrical
loads.

1. General lighting 220V

2. Small Appliances 220V, 2 branches
3. Laundry circuit 220V, 1 branch
4. Clothes dryer 3 kW, 220V
5. Dishwasher 2 kW, 110V
6. Water heater 2.5 kW, 110V
7. Water heater 2 kW, 220V, 2 units
8. ACU 2 HP, 110V, 2 units
9. ACU 1.5 HP, 220V
10. Electric Range 8 kW, 220V
11. Water pump 1 HP, 110V
12. Water pump 1/3 HP, 110V

Use: ACB for protection, THHN Cu for all conductors and PVC-40 for
conduit of feeders and for main.

1. General lighting – 250m2, 2 branches, 220V

250m2/VA x 24VA = 6000 VA

 VA1 = 6000 VA
6000VA / 220V = 27.27 A
27.27A / 2 = 13.64 A
I1 = 13.64 A
• Use: 20 AT/AF, 2# 2.0-mm2 THHN Cu, 16 mm PVC 40
[See Table 3.10.2.6(B) (16) page 174 for Conductor size] and [See
Table C.11 page 1027 for Conduit size

2. Small appliance – 2 branches, 220V

1500VA x 2 = 3000 VA [See Sections 2.20.3.13(A) Small-

VA2 = 3000 VA
1500VA / 220V = 6.82A
I2 = 6.82 A
• Use: 15 AT/AF, 2# 2.0-mm2 THHN Cu, 16 mm PVC 40
[See Table 3.10.2.6(B) (16) page 174 for Conductor size] and [See
Table C.11 page 1027 for Conduit size
3. Laundry Circuit – 1 branch, 220V
1500VA x 1 = 1500 VA
VA3 = 1500 VA
1500VA / 220V = 6.82A
I3 = 6.82 A
• Use: 15 AT/AF, 2# 2.0-mm2 THHN Cu, 16 mm PVC 40
[See Table 3.10.2.6(B) (16) page 174 for Conductor size] and [See
Table C.11 page 1027 for Conduit size

VA123 = VA1 + VA2 + VA3

VA1 = 6000 VA
VA2 = 3000 VA
VA3 = 1500 VA
VA123 = 10,500 VA
Application of Demand Factors:

Demand factor of first 3,000 VA @100% = 3000 VA

Demand factor from 3,001 to 120,000 VA @35% = 2625 VA
VA123 = 5625 VA
I123 = 5625VA / 220V = 25.57A
I123 = 25.57A

4. Clothes dryer – 3 kW, 220V

5kW / 220V = 22.73A
[See Section 2.20.3.15 Electric Clothes Dryers – Dwelling Unit(s).
Page 57]
I4 = 22.73 A
• Use: 30 AT/AF, 2# 3.5-mm2 THHN Cu, 16 mm PVC 40
[See Table 3.10.2.6(B) (16) page 174 for Conductor size] and [See
Table C.11 page 1027 for Conduit size

5. Dishwasher – 2kW, 110V

2kW / 110V x (75% demand factor) = 13.64A
[See Sections 2.20.3.14 Appliances Load – Dwelling Units(s). Page 57]

I5 = 13.64 A *
2kW / 110V = 18.18A
• Use: 25 AT/AF, 2# 2.0-mm2 THHN Cu, 16 mm PVC 40
[See Table 3.10.2.6(B) (16) page 174 for Conductor size] and [See
Table C.11 page 1027 for Conduit size
6. Water heater – 2.5 kW, 110V
2.5kW / 110V x (75% demand factor) = 17.05A
[See Sections 2.20.3.14 Appliances Load – Dwelling Units(s). Page 57]

I6 = 17.05 A *
2.5kW / 110V = 22.73A
• Use: 30 AT/AF, 2# 3.5-mm2 THHN Cu, 16 mm PVC 40
[See Table 3.10.2.6(B) (16) page 174 for Conductor size] and [See
Table C.11 page 1027 for Conduit size

7. Water heater – 2 kW, 220V

2kW / 220V x (75% demand factor) = 6.82 A
[See Sections 2.20.3.14 Appliances Load – Dwelling Units(s). Page 57]
I7 = 6.82 A
2kW / 220V = 9.09A
• Use: 15 AT/AF, 2# 2.0-mm2 THHN Cu, 16 mm PVC 40
[See Table 3.10.2.6(B) (16) page 174 for Conductor size] and [See
Table C.11 page 1027 for Conduit size

8. ACU – 2 HP, 110V, 2 units

[See Table 4.30.14.2 for AC Motors Current in Amperes page 370]

24A x 2 = 48 A
[@100% demand factor. See Section 2.20.3.14 Appliances Load –
Dwelling Units(s). Page 57]

I8 = 48 A *
24A x 2 = 48 A
• Use: 50 AT/AF, 2# 8.0-mm2 THHN Cu, 16 mm PVC 40
[See Table 3.10.2.6(B) (16) page 174 for Conductor size] and [See
Table C.11 page 1027 for Conduit size

9. ACU – 1.5 HP, 220V

[See Table 4.30.14.2 for AC Motors Current in Amperes page 370]

I9 = 10 A
[@100% demand factor. See Section 2.20.3.14 Appliances Load –
Dwelling Units(s). Page 57]

10A x 2 = 20A
• Use: 20 AT/AF, 2# 2.0-mm2 THHN Cu, 16 mm PVC 40
[See Table 3.10.2.6(B) (16) page 174 for Conductor size] and [See
Table C.11 page 1027 for Conduit size
10. Electric Range – 8 kW, 220V
8kW / 220V x (80% demand factor) = 29.09A
[See Table 2.20.3.16 Page 58]

I10 = 29.09 A
8kW / 220V = 36.36A
• Use: 50 AT/AF, 2# 8.0-mm2 THHN Cu, 16 mm PVC 40
[See Table 3.10.2.6(B) (16) page 174 for Conductor size] and [See
Table C.11 page 1027 for Conduit size

11. Water pump – 1 HP, 110 V

[See Table 4.30.14.2 for AC Motors Current in Amperes page 370]
16A x (75% demand factor) = 12A
[See Sections 2.20.3.14 Appliances Load – Dwelling Units(s). Page 57]

I11 = 12 A *
16A x 2 = 32A
• Use: 40AT/AF, 2# 5.5-mm2 THHN Cu, 16 mm PVC 40
[See Table 3.10.2.6(B) (16) page 174 for Conductor size] and [See
Table C.11 page 1027 for Conduit size

12. Water pump – 1/3 HP, 110 V

[See Table 4.30.14.2 for AC Motors Current in Amperes page 370]

7.2A x (75% demand factor) = 5.4A

[See Sections 2.20.3.14 Appliances Load – Dwelling Units(s). Page 57]
I12 = 5.4 A *
7.2A x 2 = 14.4A
• Use: 15 AT/AF, 2# 2.0-mm2 THHN Cu, 16 mm PVC 40
[See Table 3.10.2.6(B) (16) page 174 for Conductor size] and [See
Table C.11 page 1027 for Conduit size
IBL = I220V + I110V (HIGHEST)
I220V = I123 + I4 + I7 + I9 + I10
I123 = 25.57 A
I4 = 22.73 A
I7 = 6.82 A
I9 = 10 A
I10 = 29.09 A
I220 = 94.21 A
 I110V Balancing
L1 L2
I5 13.64 A
I6 17.05 A
I8 24 A 24 A
I11 12 A
I12 5.4 A
49.64 A 46.45 A
IBL = I220V + I110V (HIGHEST)
IBL = 94.21A + 49.64A
IBL = 143.85 A
ISEC = IBL + 25 %( HRM)
[See section 4.40.1.7 Highest Rated Motor. Page 375]

ISEC = 143.85A + (0.25) (24)

ISEC = 149.85 A
Use: 200 AT/AF, 2# 80-mm2 THHN Cu, 41 mm PVC 40

IN = (70%) (IBL)
IN = (0.70) (143.85A)
IN = 100.70 A
• Use: 1# 38-mm2 THHN Cu

IACB = IBL + (100%) (HRM)

[See section 4.40.1.7 Highest Rated Motor. Page 375]
[See section 4.40.1.7 Highest Rated Motor. Page 375]

IACB = 143.85A + (1) (24)

IACB = 167.85A
• Use: 225 AT/AF, 2# 100-mm2 THHN Cu, 53 mm PVC 40
[See Table 3.10.2.6(B) (16) page 174 for Conductor size] and [See
Table C.11 page 1027 for Conduit size
 SCHEDULE OF LOADS

Br. Ckt Description Watts Rating Volts Ampere Conductor Conduit ACB

16mmØ PVC
1 Lighting Outlet 3000 220 13.64 2# 2.0mm2 THHN Cu 20 AT/AF
40

16mmØ PVC
2 Lighting Outlet 3000 220 13.64 2# 2.0mm2 THHN Cu 20 AT/AF
40

3 Small Appliance 16mmØ PVC

1500 220 6.82 2# 2.0mm2 THHN Cu 15 AT/AF
40

4 Small Appliance 16mmØ PVC

1500 220 6.82 2# 2.0mm2 THHN Cu 15 AT/AF
40

16mmØ PVC
5 Laundry circuit 1500 220 6.82 2# 2.0mm2 THHN Cu 15 AT/AF
40
 2# 3.5 mm2 16mmØ 30
6 Clothes Dryer 3000 220 22.73
THHN Cu PVC 40 AT/AF

16 mm PVC
7 Dishwasher 2000 110 18.18 2.0 mm2 THHN Cu 25 AT/AF
40

2# 3.5 mm2 THHN 16 mm PVC

8 Water Heater 2500 110 22.73 30 AT/AF
Cu 40

2# 2.0 mm2 THHN 16 mm PVC

9 Water Heater 2000 220 9.09 30 AT/AF
Cu 40

2# 8.0 mm2 THHN 16 mm PVC

10 ACU 2 HP 110 24 50 AT/AF
Cu 40
 2# 8.0 mm2 16 mm PVC 50
11 ACU 2 HP 110 24
THHN Cu 40 AT/AF

2# 2.0 mm2 THHN 16 mm PVC

12 ACU 1.5 HP 220 10 20 AT/AF
Cu 40

2# 8.0 mm2 THHN 16 mm PVC

13 Electric range 8000 220 36.36 50 AT/AF
Cu 40

2# 5.5 mm2 THHN 16 mm PVC

14 Water pump 1 HP 110 12 40 AT/AF
Cu 40

2# 2.0 mm2 THHN 16 mm PVC

15 Water pump 1/3 HP 110 7.2 15 AT/AF
Cu 40
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