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Table C12(A) Maximum Number of Compact Conductors in Type

EB, PVC Conduit (Based on Table 9.1.1.1)
CONDUCTORS

Type
Conductor Size Raceway Size -{~ m Appendix D
(mml) SO 80 90 100 125 ISO
THW, 8,0 30 68 89 113 174 247
THW-2,
THHW
14 23 52 69 87 134 191 Wiring Design Examples
22 17 39 51 65 100 143
30 13 29 38 48 74 105
38 9 20 26 34 52 74 Introduction
50 8 17 23 29 45 64
60 6 15 19 24 38 54 (a) General. This part contains wiring design examples to illustrate
80 5 12 16 21 32 46
100 4 10 14 17 27 38 the application of some of the provisions of this Code. The examples
125 3 8 11 14 21
150 3 7 9 12 19
30
26
illustrated herein, although not exhaustive, cover several scenarios
175 3 6 8 11 17 24 which are typically encountered by the practitioners. The examples
200 2 6 7 10 15 21
250 1 5 6 8 12 18 illustrate how to determine the size of branch circuits, feeders and
325 1 4 5 6 10 14
375 1 3 4 5 8 12
services. Typical Single-Family and Multi-Family Dwelling units of
400 1 2 3 4 7 9 different demand load are presented considering the single phase and
500 1 2 3 4 7 9
THHN, 8,0 - - - three-phase service systems. Single and multiple motor examples
THWN, 14 34 77 100
THWN-2 22 21 47 62
128
79
196
121
279
172
illustrate how to size the branch circuit conductors and overload
30 15 34 44 57 87 124 protection. .Several overload protection schemes are presented.
38 11 25 33 42 65 93
50 9 22 28 36 56 79 Examples on system with fire pump to illustrate its special
60 8 18 23 30 46 65
80 6 15 20 25 38 55
requirement and a system with a voltage regulator are also included.
100 5 12 16 20 32 45
125 4 10 13 16 25 35 (b) Branch Circuits Required. For small single-family dwelling
150 4 8 11 14 22 31
175 3 7 9 12 19 27
unit having a floor area of not more than 50 square metres with load
200 3 6 8 11 17 24 not exceeding 3 680 volt-amperes, the code permits the use of only
250 2 5 7 9 14 20
325 1 4 6 7 11 16 one circuit as illustrated in Example 01 [See Section 2.10.1.1 I(d)].
375 1 4 5 6 9 14
400 1 3 3 4 7 10
For the minimum number of branch circuit required, see Section
500 1
X1-1IIW. 8.0
3 3 4 7 10 2. I O. I . I I (a) to (c).
39 88 115 146 225 320
XI-IIIW-2 14 29 65 85 109 167 238
22 21 47 62 79 121 172
(c) Feeder or Service Load Calculation. Feeder or service load
30
38
15
11
34
25
44
33
57
42
87 124 calculation in the examples follows the method provided in Part
65 93
50 9 22 28 36 56 79 2.20.2. The optional calculations method 01 Part 2.20.3 is also
60 8 18 24 30 47 67
80 6 15 20 25 38 55 illustrated [See Example 04].
100 5 12 16 21 32 46
125 4 10 13 17 26 37 (d) Selection of Conductors. For conductor types and sizes, refer to
150 11 14
175
4
3
8
7 10 12
22
19
31
28 o through 2000 volt (V) ampacity table of Article 3.10 and Section
200 3 7 9 11 17 25
250 2 5 7 9 14 20
3.10.1.15 that pertains to such tables. (Tables 3.10.1.16 through
325 1 4 6 7 11 16 3./0./.21 and the Noles that pertain fa su .h fables.) For the minimum
375 1 3 5 6 9 13
400 1 3 4 5 7 10 size of service entrance conductor, ee Section 2.30.4.3. Conductor
500 1 3 4 5 7 10
ampacities given in these examples for copper wires are based on
Definition. Compact stranding IS the result of a manufactunng process where the
standard conductors compressed to the extent that the interstices (voids between strand ambient air temperature of 30°C except specified otherwise. In the
wires) are virtually eliminated. examples given, conductors are selected such that their ampacities are
at least 125% of the continuous current through the conductor. Voltage
drops, however, have not been considered in the selection.
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1.2 Circuit Requirement:

(e) Selection of Overcurrent Protection. Standard ratings for
fuses and inverse time circuit breakers are listed in Section 2.40.1.6. Use one 20-ampere 2-wire circuit. [See Sections 2.IO.2.5(a) and
Maximum rating or setting of motor branch circuit short-circuit and 2.10.1.1I(d)].
ground-fault protective devices are given in Table 4.30.14.6.
1.3 Service Entrance Conductors:
(f) Voltage. For uniform application of the provisions of Articles
2.10, 2.15 and 2.20, a nominal voltage of 230 volts is used in
Use two 3.5 mm" (2.0 mm dia.) TW copper wires (minimum). [See
computing the ampere load on the conductor.
Section 2.30.2.3(b) Exception].
(g) Grounding. In conformance to the provisions of the code on
grounding, illustrations herein show partial grounding requirements. 1.4 Service Equipment:
Feeder and circuit wires indicated in the examples are for phase wires
only. For sizes of grounding conductors and electrodes, see Tables Use one 30-ampere, 1PST, 250-volt ssfety switch with one 20-
2.50.3.17 and 2.50.6.13 respectively. ampere fuse; or use one 20-ampere trip, l-pole, 240-volt enclosed
molded case circuit breaker (see Section 2.40.2.3).
(h) Allowance for Future Expansion. It is advisable to use larger
service conductors and the corresponding overcurrent protective *Note: For loads exceeding 3 680 volt-amperes see Section 2.10.1.11(a) to
devices to accommodate future loads depending on the anticipated (c) and succeeding examples.
expansion.
1.5 Diagrams.

EXAMPLEDI I-PST Safety Switch l-Pole Circuit Breaker

Single Family Dwelling Unit, Up to 50 Square Metres
Floor Area with Load not Exceeding 3680 Volt-Amperes." t+- +--- <lia.)TW wire (20!11A)
3.5111111'(2. 0111111 .. t
The dwelling has a floor area of 50 square metres with typical small
I, 1
Service Equipmellt
1)!
appliance loads for small residential units.
1.1 Total Load:
20 A

I 1 8.0nll 11' (3.2 111mdi".) TW copper

w ire (See Table 2.50. 3.17)
~
=
_J OA

(a) General Lighting and Convenience Receptacle t Gr·ounding EleCII ode Syst em t
(Sec P,lr1 2.50.3)
Load: [See Table 2.20.2.3] Equil nnent Grollllding Co nductor
Grounded Conductor
50 sq. m x 24 volt-amperes per sq. M 1 200 volt-amperes Un grollnded Conductor -------1

(b) Typical Appliance Load:

One electric flat iron 1 200 volt-amperes
Example D2
One television set 80 volt-amperes Single Family Dwelling Unit, Up to 150 Square
One electric fan 75 volt-amperes Metres Floor Area. (Not More than Six Circuits)
One radio 20 volt-amperes
Total Load 2 575 volt-amperes
The dwelling has a floor area of 145 sq. m. It has the typical
Total Computed Current: 2 575 VA -:-230 V = II Amperes household appliances including one 1.5-Hp.room air-conditioning unit.
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2.1 Total Load: 2.3 Service Entrance Conductors:

(a) General Lighting and Convenience Receptacle Total Full Load Current (See Sections 4.30.2.4 and 4.40.1.7)
Load: [See Table 2.20.2.3]
[6 518 VA + 25% (2 300 VA)] -i- 230 V 31 Amperes
Note Table 2.20.1.3 includes the receptacle outlets of 20 amperes or less.

145 sq. m x 24 volt-amperes per sq. m 3 480 volt-amperes Use two 8.0 mrn" (3.2 mrn dia.) THW wires.

The computed load is 3480/230 = 15 A. Note 1: See Section 2.20.2.3 for the conductor and overcurrent protection
One branch circuit of Zfl-ampere would be ampere rating.
theoretically adequate, however for flexibility Note 2 See Section 2.30.2.3(b) for minimum service entrance conductor.
and to allow for future needs provide two
20-ampere branch circuits for lighting 2.4 Service Equipment:
and convenience outlets.
(a) Maximum Current Rating of Protective Device, with: (See
(b) Small Appliance Load: Section 4.30.4.2 and Table 4.30A.2)
[See Sections 2.10.1.11 (c)( I) and 2.20.3 .13(a)]

One 20-ampere @ I 500 volt-amperes = I 500 volt-amperes (I) Nontirne Delay Fuse.
Provide one 20-ampere small appliance circuit.
[3000 VA + I 218 VA + 300% (2300 VA)]
(c) Laundry Circuit: ~ 230 V= 48 Amperes
[See Sections 2.10.1.1 1(c )(2) and 2.20.3 .13(b)]
(2) Jnverse Time Circuit Breaker.
One 20-ampere @ I 500 volt-amperes I 500 volt-amperes
Provide one 20-ampere laundry circuit
[3 000 VA + I 218 VA + 250% (2 300 VA)]
Sub-Total 6480 volt-amperes 230 V= 43 Amperes
-r-

Application of Demand Factors: (See Table 2.20.3.3) (b) Service Equipment Rating.
First 3 000 volt-amperes @ 100% D.F. 3 000 volt-amperes
Remainder @ 35% D.F. Use one 60-ampere, I PST, 250-volt safety switch with one
(3 480 VAx 0.35) I 218 volt-amperes 60-ampere fuse; or use one 50-ampere trip, I-pole, 240-volt molded
case circuit breaker (see Section 2A0.2.3).
(d) Other Load
Note See Section 2.40.1.4 for protection of conductors.
One 1.5-Hp room acu, lOA x 230 V
@ 100% OF 2300 volt-amperes
Provide one 20-ampere room aCLIcircuit

Total Net Computed Load 6 518 volt-amperes

2.2 Circuit Requirement:

Use Jive 20-ampere 2-wire branch circuits.

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3.1 Total Load:

2.5 Diagrams:
(a) General Lighting and Convenience Receptacle
Load: [See Table 2.20.2.3]
Note: Table 2.20.2.3 includes the receptacle outlets of 20 amperes
May be omm ited per
Seclion.2.30.7.1(a)
or less.
Exception NO.3
45 sq. m x 24 volt-amperes per sq. In = 3480 volt-amperes
The computed load is 3480/230 = 15 A.
One branch circuit of20-ampere would
be theoretically adequate, however for
flexibility and to allow for future needs
provide two 20-ampere branch circuits
2OA,1P for lighting and convenience outlets.
0.0 mm '(3.2 mm dial TW copper wire
(b) Small Appliance Load:
-r (See Table 2.50.3.17) ';'
[See Sections 2.10.I.II(c)(I) and 2.20.3.13(a)1
L Grounding Electrode System
(See Part 2.50.3)
_j One 20-ampere @ I 500 volt-amperes I 500 volt-amperes
Provide one 20-ampere small appliance cir uit:
.----1-- 2 x 8.0 mm' (3.2 mm dla) THW wire (45A131A)
(c) Laundry Circuit:
[See Sections 2.10.l.lI(c)(2) and 2.20.3.13(b)1
One 20-ampere @ I 500 volt-amperes I 00 volt-amperes
Provide one 20-ampere laundry circuit
Sub- Total 6 480 volt-amperes
Application of Demand Factors: (See Table 2.20.3.3)
8.0mm'(3.2mm dial
TW copper wire
(See Table 2.50.3.17)
First 3000 volt-amperes @ 100% D.F. 3 000 volt-amperes
LGrOUnd,ng Electrode
Remainder @ 35% D.F.
System [see Part 2.50.3) (3 480 VA x 0.35) I 218 volt-amperes
(d) Other Loads:
Group in one location per Section 2.30.6.3
One 8-kW electric range @ 80% I).F.
(See Table 2.20.3.16) 6 400 volt-amperes
Provide one 40-ampere electric rung' Gil'.uit.
Two l-Hp room acu, 8 A x 230 V x 2
Example D3 @ 100% D.F. 3680 volt-amperes
Single Family Dwelling Unit, Up to 150 Square Provide two 20-ampere room a u cir uits,
Metres Floor Area. (More than Six Circuits) One 1.5-Hp room acu, 10 A x 2 0 V
@ 100% D.F. 2300 volt-amperes
The dwelling has a floor area of 145 sq. m. It has the typical Provide one 20-ampere room acu cir uit.
household appliances including one 8-kW electric range, two I-Hp One I-Hp water pump, 8 A x 230 V
room air-conditioning unit, one 1.5-Hp room air-conditioning unit, and @ 100% D.F. = I 840 volt-amperes
one I-Hp water pump. Provide one 20-ampere water pump circuit.
Total Net Computed Load 18438 volt-amperes
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3.2 Circuit Requirement:

Use eight 20-ampere 2-wire branch circuits and one 40-ampere
2-wire branch circuit. Example D4
3.3 Service Entrance Conductors: Single Family Dwelling Unit, Up to 150 Square
Metres Floor Area, Optional Calculation.
Total Full Load Current: (See Sections 4.30.2.4 and 4.40.1.7)
[18 438 VA + 25% (2 300 VA)] -7- 230 V 83 Amperes Same conditions as Example 03.
Use two 38 mm ' THW wires.
Note 1. See Section 2.20.2.3 for the conductor and overcurrent protection 4.1 Air Conditioning Load: (See Section 2.20.4.3)
ampere rating.
Note 2: See Section 2.30.2.3 for minimum service entrance conductor.
Two I-Hp room air-conditioning unit,
3.4 Service Equipment: 8 A x 230 V x 2 680 volt-amperes
(a) Maximum Current Rating of Protective Device, with: (See One 1.5-Hp room air-conditioning unit, •
Section 4.30.4.2 and Table 4.30.4 2) 10 A x 230 V x I 2 300 volt-amperes
(1) Nontime Delay Fuse
4.2 Other Loads:
[3 000 VA + I 218 VA + 6 400 VA + 3 680 VA
+ 300% (2 300 VA) + I 840 VA] ~ 230 V = 100 Amperes General lighting and convenience
(2) Jnverse Time Circuit Breaker. receptacle load,
[3 000 VA + I 218 VA + 6 400 VA + 3 680 VA 145 sq. m x 24 va/sq. m 3 480 volt-amperes
+ 250% (2 300 VA) + I 840 VA] -7- 230 V = 95 Amperes One 20-ampere small appliance
circuit @ I 500 volt-amperes I 500 volt-amperes
(b) Service Equipment Rating.
One 20-ampere laundry circuit
Use one 200-ampere, I PST, 250-volt safety switch with one @ I 500 volt-amperes I 500 volt-amperes
125-ampere fuse (renewable); or (b) use one I25-ampere trip, l-pole, One 8-kW electric range 8 000 volt-amperes
240-volt molded case circuit breaker (see Section 2.40.2.3). One I-Hp water pump,
3.5 Diagrams: 8 A x 230 V I 840 volt-amperes
Total Other Loads 16 320 volt-amperes

Application of Demand Factors: [See Section 2.20.4.3(c)]

First 10000 volt-amperes @ 100% D.F. 10 000 volt-amperes

Remainder @ 40% D.F.
,
1OA,lP

lOA.1?
,
:IOA.1P

lOA,1P
.
6
(6320 VAx OAO)
Total Net Computed Load I
2 528 volt-amperes
18 508 volt-amperes
lOA.1P lOA.,lP
1 ,

lOA.1? lOA,lP 4.3 Circuit Requirement:

6OA.1P

'---':__~_l--14 mOl' TW copper wire Use eight 20-ampere 2-wire branch cir u its and one 40-ampere
(See 'raore 2.50.3.11)
2-wire branch circuit.
'--- __ Grounding Electrode Sytrlem_J
(See Part 2.50.3)
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4.4 Service Entrance Conductors: Example D5

Single Family Dwelling Unit, More than 150 Square
Total Full Load Current: Metres Floor Area, 230 Volts Single Phase Service

18 508 volt-amperes -;-230 V = 80 Amperes The dwelling has a floor area of250 square metres. It has the typical
household appliances including two 6-kY A package type
Use two 38 mm" THW wires. air-conditioning units, six 1.5-Hp room air-condition uni}s, two 4-kW
wall mounted ovens, one 1.5-kW microwave oven, one 12-kW electric
Note 1: See Section 2.20.2.3 for the conductor and overcurrent protection range, one 8-kW electric range, one 5-kW clothes dryer, four 5-kW
ampere rating.
water heaters, and one 1.5-Hp water pump.
Note 2: See Section 2.30.2.3 for minimum service entrance conductor.

4.5 Service Equipment: 5.1 Air Conditioning Load: (See Section 2,.20.3.23)

Two 6-kV A package type air-

(a) Maximum Current Rating of Protective Device, with: conditioning units = 12000 volt-amperes
(See Section 4.30.4.2 and Table 4.30.4.2) Provide two 70-ampere package type acu circuits.
Six 2-Hp room air-conditioning units,
(1) Nontime Delay Fuse.
14 A x 230 V x 6 = 19320 volt-amperes
Provide six 3D-ampere room acu circuits.
[3680 VA + 300% (2300 VA) + 10000 VA + 2528 VA]
230 V = 100 Amperes
-e-
5.2 Lighting and Convenience Receptacle Load:
(See Section 2.20.3.23)
(2) Inverse Time Circuit Breaker.
250 sq. m x 24 volt-amperes per sq. m = 6000 volt-amperes
[3680 yA +250% (2 300 VA) + 10000 VA +2528 VA] Provide at least two 20-ampere lighting and
-r- 230 V = 95 Amperes convenience receptacle circuits.

(b) Service Equipment Rating. Note: Actual computed lighting load shall be used if the total volt-ampere
exceeds that obtained from the 24 volt-amperes per square metre method.

Use one 200-ampere, I PST, 250-volt safety switch with one

5.3 Cooking Load: (See Section 2.20.3.16)
125-ampere fuse (ren~wable); or use one 125-ampere trip, l-pole,
240-volt molded case crrcuit breaker (see Section 2.40.2.3).
Two 4-kW wall mounted ovens,
4.6 Diagrams: 4000YAx2 8 000 volt-amperes
Provide two 3D-ampere wall
Same as Example 03. mounted oven circuits.

One 8-kW electric range 8000 volt-amperes

Provide one 40-ampere
electric range circuit.
Subtotal Load 16000 volt-amperes
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Application of Demand Factor: (See Table 2.20.3.16 Column C)
16000 volt-amperes x 0.55 = 8 800 volt-amperes
5.5 Circuit Requirement:
One 1.5 kW microwave oven
(See Table 2.20.3.16 Column B) Use six 20-ampere 2-wire branch circuits, thirteen 30-ampere 2-wire
I 200 volt-amperes
Provide one 20-ampere branch circuits, one 40-ampere 2-wire branch circuit, one 60-ampere
microwave oven circuit. 2-wire branch circuit and two 70-ampere 2-wire branch circuits.
One 12-kW electric range
(See Table 2.20.3.16 Column A) 5.6 Service Entrance Conductors:
8000 volt-amperes
Provide one 60-ampere
electric range circuit. Total Full Load Current: (See Sections 4.30.2.4 and 4.40.1.7)
Total Load 18 000 volt-amperes
[\67440 VA + 25% (6 000 VA)] + 230 V = 300 Amperes
5.4 Other Loads:
Use two 325 mm ' THW wires.
One 20-ampere small appliance
circuit @ I 500 volt-amperes Note: See Section 2.20.2.3 for conductor and overcurrent protection ampere
[See Section 2.20.1.11 (c)( I)] I 500 volt-amperes rating.
Provide one 20-ampere
small appliance circuit. 5.7 Service Equipment:
One laundry washing machine
@ I 500 volt-amperes (a) Maximum Current Rating of Protective Device, with: (See
[See Section 2.20.1.1 I(c)(2)] I 500 volt-amperes Section 4.30.4.2 and Table 4.30.4.2)
Provide one 20-ampere
laundry circuit. (I) Nontime Delay Fuse.
One 5-k W clothes dryer
5 000 volt-amperes
Provide one 30-ampere clothes [300% (6 000 VA) + 6 000 VA + 19 320 VA + 6 000 VA
dryer circuit. + 18000 VA + 12 120 VA] -i- 230 V = 345 Amperes
Four 5-kW water heaters
20 000 volt-amperes
Provide four 30-ampere water (2) Inverse Time Circuit Breaker.
heater circuits
One I.'i-Hp water pump, [250% (6000 VA) + 6 000 VA -I 19320 VA + 6 000 VA
10 A x 230 V + 18000VA+ 12 120 VA] +230 V=332Amperes
2 300 volt-amperes
Provide one 20-ampere
water pump circuit. (b) Service Equipment Rating.
Total Other Loads 30300 volt-amperes
Use one 400-ampere, IPST, 250-volt safety switch with one
Application of Demand Factor: (See Section 2.20.3.23) 400-ampere fuse; or lise one 400-ampere trip, l-pole, 240-volt molded
case circuit breaker (see Section 2.40.2.3).
30300 volt-amperes x 0.40
= 12 120 volt-amperes
Total Net Computed Load = 67 440 volt-amperes
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Example D6
Single Family Dwelling Unit, More than 150 Square Example D7
Metres Floor Area,400/230 Volts Three-Phase 4-Wire Service Multifamily Dwelling Unit,
230 Volts Single Phase Service
Same conditions as Example D5 except that the two 6-kV A package
Multifamily dwelling having 12 dwelling units with individual
type alr-condltlOnmg units require 3-phase supply.
feeder to each dwelling unit. Each dwelling unit has floor area of
6.1 Branch Circuit Arrangement: 90 square metres and with typical househ.old ap~l~an~es in~luding one
8-kW electric range and one I-Hp room air-conditioning Unit.
A 3-phase fusible or circuit breaker type panelboard shall be
7.1 Total Load for Each Dwelling Unit:
prov ided for balanced distribution of single phase loads.
(a) General Lighting and Convenience Receptacle Load:
6.2 Circuit Requirement: [See Table 2.20.2.3]
Note: Table 2.20.1.3 includes the receptacle outlets of 20-ampere or less.
Use two 40-ampere 3-wire branch circuits, six 20-ampere 2-wire
branch circuits, thirteen 30-ampere 2-wire branch circuit one 90 sq. m x 24 volt-amperes per sq. nt = 2 160 volt-amperes
40-ampere 2-wire branch circuit, and one 60-ampere 2-wire branch Provide two 20-ampere lighting
circuit. and covenience receptacle circuits.
(b) Small Appliance Load:
6.3 Service Entrance Conductors:
[See Sections 2.10.1.11(c)(I) and 2.20.3.13(a)]
Total Full Load Current: (See Sections 4.30.24 and 440.1.7) One 20-ampere @ 1 500 volt-amperes = 1 500 volt-amperes
Provide one 20-ampere small appliance circuit.
[66 190 VA + 25% (6 000 VA)) -;..(400 V)(1.732) = 98 Amperes
(c) Laundry Circuit Load:
Use three 50 rnm? + one 50 mm 2 (neutral) THW wires. [See Sections 2.10.1.1I(c)(2) and 2.20.3. I 3(b)]
6.4 Service Equipment: One 20-ampere @ 1 500 volt-amperes 1 500 volt-amperes
Provide one 20-ampere laundry circuit. _
(a) Maximum Current Rating of Protective Device, with: Subtotal 5 160 volt-amperes
(See Section 4.304.2 and Table 4.304.2)
Application of Demand Factors: (See Table 2.20.3.3)
(I) Nontime Delay Fuse. First 3 000 volt-amperes
@ 100% D.F. 3 000 volt-amperes
[300% (6000 VA) + 6 000 VA + 19320 VA + 6 000 VA Remainder @ 35% D.F.
+ 16750 VA + 12 120 VA] -i- (400 V)(1.732) = 112 Amperes (2 160 VA x 0.35) 756 volt-amperes
(2) Inverse Time Circuit Breaker. (d) Other Loads:
One 8-kW electric range @ 80% D.F.
[250% (6 000 VA) + 6 000 VA + 19 320 VA + 6 000 VA
(See Table 2.20.3.16) 6 400 volt-amperes
+ 16750VA+ 12120VA]-;"(400V)(1.732)= 109Amperes
Provide one 40-ampere electric
(b) Service Equipment Rating. range circuit.
One I-Hp room acu, 8 A x 230 V
Use one 200-ampere, 3-pole, 415-volt safety switch with three @ 100% D.F. 1 840 volt-amp 'r 'S
125-ampere fuse (renewable); or use one I25-ampere trip, 3-pole, 415- Provide one 20-ampere room acu circuit.
volt molded case circuit breaker.
Total Net Computed Load
(For Each Dwelling Unit) = 11 996 volt-IIiIIPI II
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7.6 Main Service Entrance Conductors:
7.2 Circuit Requirement for Each Dwelling Unit:
Total Full Load Current:
Use five 20-ampere 2-wire branch circuits and one 40-ampere
2-wire branch circuit 73 800 volt-amperes.= 230 V = 32 I Amperes
7.3 Service Feeder Conductors for Each Dwelling Unit:
Use two 325 111m2or two sets of two 100 mnl THW wires.
Total Full Load Current: (See Sections 4.30.2.4 and 4.40.1.7)
[11996 VA + 25% (I 840 VA)] -i- 230 Y 54 Amperes Note: See Section 3.10.1.4 for conductors in parallel.

Use two 22 mm2 THW wires. 7.7 Main Service Equipment:

Note: See Section 2.20.2.3 for the conductor and overcurrent protection
ampere rating. (a) Maximum Current Rating.
7.4 Service Equipment for Each Dwelling Unit:
73 800 volt-amperes -i- 230 V = 321 Amperes
(a) Maximum Current Rating of Protective Device, with: (See
Section 4.30.4.2 and Table 4.30.4.2) (b) Service Equipment Rating.
(1) Nontime Delay Fuse.
(I) Use one 600-ampere, I PST, 250-volt safety switch with one
[3 000 VA + 756 VA + 6 400 VA + 300% (I 840 VA)]
SOO-ampere fuse; or
-i- 230 V = 68 Amperes

(2) Inverse Time Circuit Breaker. (2) Use one 500-ampere trip, I-pole, 240-volt enclosed molded
case circuit breaker (see Section 2.40.2.3).
[3000 VA + 756 VA + 6 400 VA + 250% (I 840 VA)]
-;.230 V = 64 Amperes
(b) Service Equipment Rating. Example D8
Multifamily Dwelling Unit,
Use one 100-ampere, I PST, 250-volt safety switch with one
400/230 Volts Three-Phase 4-Wire Service
100-ampere fuse; or use one 90-ampere trip, I-pole, 240-volt molded
case circuit breaker (see Section 2.40.2.3).
Same conditions as 'Example D7 except that it has 40 dwelling units
7.5 Total Load fOI' 12 Dwelling Units: [See Section 2.20.4.5(a)] and 3-phase 4-wire supply.
General lighting and convenience
receptacle load, 2 160 VA x 12 = 25 920 volt-amperes 8.1 Total Load for Each Dwelling Unit:
Small appliance load, I 500 VA x 12 = 18000 volt-amperes
Laundry circuit load, I 500 VA x 12 = 18 000 volt-amperes Total Net Computed Load:
(Based on Example D7) = 11 996 volt-amperes
One 8-kW electric range, 8000 VAx 12 = 96000 volt-amperes
One I-Hp room acu, I 840 VA x 12 = 22080 volt-amperes
8.2 Circuit Requirement for Each Dwelling Unit:
Total Computed Load 180000 volt-amperes
Appl ication of Demand Factors: (See Table 2.20.4.5) Use five 20-ampere 2-wire branch circuits and one 40-ampere
180000 volt-amperes x 0.41 = 73 800 volt-amperes 2-wire branch circuit.
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8.6 Main Service Entrance Conductors:

8.3 Service Feeder Conductors for Each Dwelling Unit:
Total Full Load Current:
Total Full Load Current: (See Sections 4.30.2.4 and 4.40.1.7) 168000 volt-amperes -i- (400 V)(1.732) 242 Amperes

[JI996VA+25%(J 840VA)]-;-230V Use three 200 111m2-/-one 200 mrn" (neutral) THW wires.
54 Amperes
Note See Section 3.10.1.4 for conductors in parallel.
Use two 22 rnm? THW wires.
8.7 Main Service Equipment:
8.4 Service Equipment for Each Dwelling Unit: (a) Total Current:
168000 volt-amperes -i- (400 V)(1.732) = 242 Amperes
(a) Maximum Current Rating of Protective Device, with:
(b) Service Equipment Rating.
(See Section 4.30.4.2 and Table 4.30.4.2)
Use one 400-ampere, 3-pole, 415-volt safety switch with three
(1) Nontime Delay Fuse. 300-ampere fuses, or use one 250-ampere trip, 3-pole, 415-volt
molded case circuit breaker.
[3000 VA -I- 756 VA + 6 400 VA + 300% (I 840 VA)]
230 V = 68 Amperes
-i-
Example 09
(2) Inverse Time Circuit Breaker. Motors, Motor Circuits, and Controllers, Single Motor
A three-phase, 460 volts, 60 Hz, 25-Hp squirrel cage induction
[3000 VA + 756 VA -I- 6 400 VA + 250% (1840 VA)] motor is to be connected for full voltage starting. It has a full load
-;-230 V = 64 Amperes current of 31.6 amperes, a service factor of 1.15 and a Code Letter "F"
in its nameplate. The ambient temperature of the place of installation
(b) Service Equipment Rating.
is 40°C.

Use one 100-ampere, I PST, 250-volt safety switch with one 9.1 Total Load: (See Table 4.30.14.4)
100-ampere fuse, or use one 90-ampere trip, I-pole, 240-volt molded Fu II load current of 3-phase, 25-H p motor 34 Amperes
case circuit breaker. .
Note The full load current value used to determine the ampacity of
conductors for motors shall be based on Table 4.30.14.4.
8.5 Total Load for 40 Dwelling Units: [See Section 2.20.4.5(a)]
9.2 Branch Circuit Conductors: [See Section 4.30.2.2(a)]
General Iighting load, 2 160 VA x 40 86400 volt-amperes 125% of Full Load Current:
Small appliance load, I 500 VA x 40 60 000 volt-amperes 34 Amperes x 1.25 42 Amperes
Laundry circuit load, I 500 VAx 40 60 000 volt-amperes
One 8-kW electric range, 8 000 VA x 40 = 320 000 volt-amperes Use three 14 mrrr' THW wires
One I-Hp room acu, I 840 VA x 40 = 73 600 volt-amperes Note: Ampacity of 14 mm2 THW at 40°C ambient is 65 Amperes x 0.88
Total Computed Load 600000 volt-amperes = 57.2 Amperes. See Table 3.10.1 16 for ampacity correction factors.

9.3 Motor and Branch Circuit Overload Protection: [See Section

Application of Demand Factor: (See Table 2.20.4.5)
4.30.3.2(a)]
600 000 volt-amperes x 0.28 = 168000 volt-amperes 125% of Rated Full Load Current:
31.6 Amperes x I .25 39 Amperes(Maximum)
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9.5 Diagram:
9.4 Branch Circuit Short-Circuit and Ground Fault Protection:
(See Section 4.30.4.2)

The branch circuit maybe protected by any of the four common

types of protective devices, namely: Nontime delay fuse, Time delay
fuse, Instantaneous trip breaker and Inverse time breaker.
For the protection of a squirrel cage breaker with Code Letter "F"
(See Table 4.30.4.2) the protective device can be any of the following:
..
L{j
460V,

L__J
I
3-Pha.'IG, (,01 L7.

I-~l {~NTDI"""
I 1.._
I
b.TD(uses
c. IT breaker

d.ITDbr .. ker
IOOA
601.
250A
90A

(a) Nontime Delay (NTD) Fuses: (See Table 4.30.4.2)

300% of Full Load Current: r-hs:..._.._

11/1- 39 .5A SeUi.ng
34 Amperes x 3 102 Amperes
L__j Cceusctor

Use 100 Amperes NTD fuse.

Note If the 100-A fuse is not sufficient for the starting current of the motor,
see Section 4 30.4.2(c)(1) Exception No. 2a.

(b) Time Delay (TO) Fuses: (See Table 4.30.4.2)

175% of Full Load Current:

34 Amperes x 1.75 59 Amperes Example DIO

Use 60 Amperes TO fuse (See Section 4.30.4.2(c) Exception Motors, Motor Circuits, and Controllers, Multiple Motors
No.2b).
Three squirrel cage induction motors: 25-Hp, 20-Hp and 10-1Ip, 1111
(c) Instantaneous Trip (IT) Breaker: (See Table 4.30.4.2) rated at 460 volts, 3-phase, 60 Hz are to be served by a feeder ir(,lIi1
Ambient temperature does not exceed 30°C.
800% of Full Load Current:

34 Amperes x 8 272 Amperes 10.1 Total Load: (See Table 4.30.14.4)

Use 300 Amperes IT circuit breaker (See Section 4.30.4.2(c) One 3-phase, 460 volts, 25-Hp motor 341\111111 Ii
Exception No. I). One 3-phase, 460 volts, 20-Hp motor 271\"'Iull
One 3-phase, 460 volts, J O-Hp motor I t1 1\ IIIJlI II ,
(d) Inverse Time Delay (lTD) Breaker: (See Table 4.30.4.2)
25% of Largest Motor (See Section 4.30.2.4)
250% of Full Load Current: 34 Amperes x 0.25) X , I\lIljll'll':,
Net Computed Current X \ "1\111(> '( '~
34 Amperes x 2.5 85 Amperes
Use 90 Amperes ITO circuit breaker. io.z Feeder Conductors: (See Table 3.10.1.1 (l)

Use three 22 mm ' THW wires.

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10.4 Diagram:
10.3 Feeder Circuit Protection: [See Section 4.30A.3(c)]
400V. J·Phooe.I5OHz

------~-
Largest Protective Device:

The 25-Hp motor being the largest motor, has the largest
protective device. For the values of the different device, see 1 ~ :~=~:~
b.f1"0'0 .... .,..;125 ...

Example D9. It::;:=:::;==:;::---- 2l mm'TIIW wiu.

(a) Nontime Delay (NTD) Fuses:

1)_.1 --
~r~_
.......-- ) .....------- Bruw:h circuit broab:n

t
Motor (.IOntrollcn

Largest NTD fuse 100 Amperes

Full load current of 20-Hp motor 27 Amperes
Full load current of 10-Hp motor 14 Amperes
Total Computed Current 141 Amperes 2S-llp 2Il.J1p IO-lip

Use 150 Amperes NTD fuse. Note 1: For single motor taps, refer to Section 4.30.4.3(d).
Note 2: (On Fire Pump Application) For installations including fire pumps,
See Sections 2.30.6.3(a) Exception, 2.30.6.13(6), 2.30.7.1(a) Exception No.4,
(b) Time Delay (TD) Fuses: and 2.30.7.5 Exception NO.4.

Largest TO fuse 60 Amperes

Full load current of 20-Hp motor 27 Amperes
Full load current of 10-Hp motor 14 Amperes Example Dll
Total Computed Current 101 Amperes Voltage Regulators, Single Phase, 60 Hz,
165-280 Volts Input, 230 Volts Output VR
Use 100 Amperes TD fuse.
Determine the size of input feeder wires and overcurrent protection
(c) Inverse Time Delay (lTD) Breaker: for a 5 kVA, l-phase, 60 hertz, 165-280 volts input, 230 volts output
automatic voltage regulator.
Largest ITO breaker 90 Amperes
Full load current of20-Hp motor 27 Amperes 5 kVA x I 000
Full load current of IO-Hp motor 14 Amperes
Total Computed Current 131 Amperes 165 V

Use 125 Amperes ITO breaker. 30 Amperes

Note: Only fuses and/or inverse time circuit breakers are allowed for this
type of installation. [See Section 4.30.4.3(c)(1 )].
Use 8.0 mm" (3.2 mm dia.) THW for feeder wire and 60-ampere
fuse or 40-ampere trip molded case circuit breaker.
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Example 012
Voltage Regulators, Three-Phase, 60 Hz,
350-530 Volts Input, 230 Volts Output VR Example 014
Determine the size of input feeder wires and overcurrent protection Simplified Fault Current Calculation
for a 30 kV A, 3-phase, 60 hertz, 350-530 volts input, 230 volts output A small factory is to be supplied at 230 volts, 3 ph, 60 hz by a bank
automatic voltage regulator. of the distribution transformers rated at 100 kV A each with a bank
30 kVA x I 000 impedance of 5%. This bank is connected to 34.5 kV Meralco line
In with a short circuit capacity of I 000 MY A. The power system is
350Yx 1.732 shown below.
Determine the maximum symmetrical fault currents at points "a",
50 Amperes
"b" and "c" using the per-unit method. Determine the minimum
Use 14 mrn ' THW for feeder wire and 60-ampere fuse or 60-ampere symmetrical interrupting ratings of molded case circuit breakers A, B,
trip molded case circuit breaker. and C.
(Note, that for this example other impedance have been neglected.
Example 013 However, for actual design, consider all impedances of lines, busbars
Available Short Circuit Current and other line devices.)
Calculate the maximum symmetrical fault current that would be
supplied through a single phase distribution transformer rated at 100
FauilcapllCily. t OOOMVA 1
kY A, 230 volts if its impedance is 2.5%. Assuming that the primary )OOkVA ~
nov
source is of infinite capacity and neglecting all other impedances. ~% A

Infinite
..·..1
Capacity

~VA.230V
"--x--
Faull
L
)
1 ph, Z = 2.5%
) x ".l50 mm! w l w2
TlIW in steel
transformer volt-amperes conduit 30.4 m
(100 II) long
Isec
secondary voltage

100000
Isec 434.78 A
100 kVA mow" tv!
230

lsec
Procedure using the Per-Unit Method:
Isc(sYI11) (fault current, symmetrical)
1. Draw system diagram
z 2. Draw impedance diagram
434.78 3. Obtain the Source Short Circuit level at the viciruty from the
17391 amperes utility company. (1000000 kVA for Metro Manila grid)
0.025 4. Select kY A base. (Any convenient value may do but preferably
the transformer capacity. Use 300 kY A)
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5. Compute PU value of utility source, (pu Zs) 9.4 Compute short circuit current, Isc, (symmetrical)

kYA base 300 pu voltage base kY A x 1 000

pu Zs 0.0003 pu lsc(sym) = x --------
Utility SC kY A I 000000 pu Zc 1.732 x base voltage
9.5 If asymmetrical values of short circuit currents are needed,
6. Compute PU for transformer, (pu Zt) multiply the symmetrical values by 1.25.
Impedance in percent 5 (given) 10. Computations at Fault Points:
pu Zt 0.05 pu
100 100 10.1 Fault at "a" (The fault current to be loured by Breaker A
comes only from the transformer. 'I'll 'I" fir' no contributions
7. Compute PU value for feeder lines, from the motors.)

a. From Handbooks, obtain impedance of lines corresponding to a. Single line diagram h, Imp 'dance dia 'ram

r"-l
size, type and number of conductors, in steel conduits or nonferrous
conduits, etc. Utilitybus. 1 000 MV

[For 3 - 250 mm/ cable in steel conduit, 100 ft (30.4 m) long, Z

= 0.00546 ohm]
300kVA
230 V
5%
I ..0_".
b. Convert cable impedance from "ohm" to "pu", (pu Zw)
A
Z,.OAII
'l-UIl'Ol,"~
1'"1 (~'",: ...;
•
ohm impedance kYA base
puZw x
kY square 1000 "a" "e" "'....--- ....... !
I
0.00546 300
x 0.031 pu c. Simplified diagram d. Fauh current at "a"
0.230 x 0.230 1000
1\ Base VA
8. Compute PU value for motor contribution, (pu Zm) I c(sym) x
----1 /,,( 1.732 x Base V
I
kYA base 300 I
I 1.1) 100000
pu Zm = - --- 0.75 pu I
,.1, x
motor kY A/motor impedance 100/0.25* Zc:=O.0503
O.() 01
: 1.0 \ 1.732 x 230
'T"
*Average induction motor impedance per IEEE Std 141 J
111 I) I 11IIIp~t'·S RMS
J
J
9. Compute for short circuit currents at designated points. I
"s" x J Say 15 000 A HM.' syuun 'Irical
9.1 Draw impedance diagram. Circuit br 'ak '1 "II" ·jhtlllid 11· rated not
9.2 Draw simplified diagram with values. less than I ~ OO() A I( • :tYtlllll('ll'ical
9.3 Combine impedance (pu Zc) up to the fault.
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10.2 Fault at "b" (The fault current comes from the transformer 10.3 Fault at "c" (The fault currents will come from the
plus the contribution from the motors. The total current is to transformer and the two motors. However, the final fault
be cleared by Breaker B.) current is reduced because of the impedance of the line to
fault "c".)
a. Single line diagram b. Impedance diagram
a. Single line diagram b. Impedance diagram

3CXlkVA
230 V
~...
I 0.000)
z, Z .....1
0.0'31
Zw2
O.Q)}

(~-'
300 kVA
2JOV
I 0.0103
r--~---r'--""
0.406 ~ 0.406

\ E ,I l~
1.1 'r
0.05
z"" 'l..rn2
O.)H 0.)75

O.OJI
],,1.l0 mm1 THW
in ,\«1 condo
30.' .. (100 CombW.na pUIUd impodtnCcs:
ft) lon,

-.--+--+-- ),,250 nlnl11llW

U. z.. ...Z1 Zwl ... :t.ml Zwh Zm2 in steel cond. f->~--w--
I I I 30.4 m (100 (1)
._-+--+-- long
0,0503 0.406 0.406
)00 kVA 1M 19.88... 1.46 ... 2.46
M - 24.a
"MUOn
I
u-- .0.(40) -._.- +-
24.8 'I~ o.n~u') O.t06 OAOl'I 24.d

7~ cO,(.)4U:\

Zt."" .. i'.d .0.0403 ~ 0.G3\

ZI.O.(11)

c. Simplified Diagram d. Fault current at "b"

----, I
I
Isc(sym) = ---
1.0

0.0403
x
300000

I.732 x 230 c. Simplified diagram d. Fault current at "c"

I
= 18 687 amperes RMS
lc =0.0403 J
:I.D)
1.0 300000
Ise(sym) = --- x ------
'1'
,
1
Say 19000 A RMS symmetrical
Zc = 0.0403
0.0713 1.723 x 230

I Circuit breaker "B" should be rated not 10532 amperes RMS

I
I less than 19000 AIC symmetrical
''b"_.-----' Zd = 0031
Say II 000 A RMS symmetrical

Circuit Breaker "C" should be rated

ZI=00713
not less than II 000 Ale symmetrical
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Example D15 Example 016

Voltage Drop Calculation Feeder Ampacity Determination for Gcnerator Field Control
(see Sections 2.20.2.1, 4.30.2.4, 4.30.2.4 Exception No.1, 6.20.2.3,
A 3 ph, 230-volt, 60 Hz electric motor draws a full load current of 6.202.4, 6.20.71, and Tables 4. 30. 2. 2(e) and6.20.2.4}
20 amperes at 80% load power factor. It is connected to a panel board
30.5 m away with 3 x 5.5 mm" THWN copper conductors in steel Determine the conductor ampacity for a 460-V 3-phase, 60-Hz ac
conduit. The panel board which draws a total current of 295 amperes feeder supplying a group of six elevators. The 460- V ac drive motor
from a 3 ph, 230-volt transformer bank is 15.2 m away and is supplied nameplate rating of the largest MG set for one elevator is 40 hp and
by 3 x 250 mm" THWN copper conductors in steel conduit. 52 A, and the remaining elevators each have a 30-hp, 40-A, ac drive
Calculate: (a) the voltage drop at the panelboard; and (b) the percent motor rating for their MG sets. In addition to a motor controller, each
voltage drop at the terminals of the motor assuming that the voltage at elevator has a separate motion/operation controller rated lOA
the transformer bushing is 230 volts and neglecting the effect of continuous to operate microprocessors, relays, power supplies, and the
voltage phase shift duc to load power factor. elevator car door operator. The MG sets arc-rated continuous.
Basic Formulas:
Conductor Ampacity
(a) Voltage drop (VO) = 1--./ RJ +X Eq. (1)
where I = line current, amperes Conductor ampacity is determined as follows:
R = line ac resistance, ohms
X = line reactance at 60 hz, ohms (a) Per Sections 6.20.2.3(d) and 6.20.7.I(b)(I), use Table
4.30.2.2(b), for intermittent duty (elevators). For intermittent
1--./ R2 + X x 100 duty using a continuous rated motor, the percentage of
(b) Percent voltage drop (% VO) = Eq. (2) nameplate current rating to be used is 1I10'Yo.
Voltage supply (Vs) (b) For the 30-hp ac drive motor,
From Handbooks:
140%x40A=56A.
R (3-ph) = 0.02555 ohm/305m (75°C) 250 rnm ' cable in steel conduit
= 1.196 ohms/305m (75°C) 5.5 mm ' cable in steel conduit
For the 40-hp ac drive motor,
X (3-ph)= 0.0314 ohm/305m (60 Hz) 250 mrn ' cable in steel conduit
= 0.04414 ohm/305m (60 Hz) 5.5 mm ' cable in steel conduit
140% x 52 A = 73 A
I-Ience:

At panelboard, using Equation (I) multiplied by length ratio: (c) The total conductor ampacity is the sum or ,111 the motor
currents.
(a) VO = 295"; 002555" + 0.03142 x 15.2/305 = 0.595 volt (Answer)
At motor terminals, using Equation (2) times length ratio: (1 motor x 73 A) + (5 motors x 56 A) 51 A

Voltage at panelboard: Vs = 230 - 0.595 = 229.4 volts (d) Per Section 6.20.2.4 and Table 6.20.2.4, the .onductor (feeder)
arnpacity woulcl be permitted to be reduced by the lise of a
20 --./1.1962 + 0.044142 x (30.5/305) + 0.595 demand factor. Constant loads are not included (see Section
(b) % vb = -------------------------------------------------------- x 100 6.20.2.4, FPN). For six elevators, the dCIlI;1l1d factor is 0.79.
230 Therefore, feeder diverse ampacity = 0.79 X 353 A - 279 A.
= 1.3 percent voltage drop at motor terminal. (Answer)
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(e) Per Sections 4.30.2.4 and 2.15.1.3
Example D17
Feeder Am pacity Dcterm ination
Controller continuous current = 125% x lOA = 12.5 A
for Adjustable Speed Drive Control
bee Sections 2./5.1.3, 4.30.2.4, 4.30.2.4 Exception No.2, 6.20.2.3,
(f) The total feeder arnpacity is the sum of the diverse current and
all the controller continuous current.
6.20.2.4, 6.20.7./, and Tables 4.30.2.2(e), and 620.2.4J

Determine the conductor ampacity for a 460-Y, 3-phase, 60-Hz ac

/ total = 279 A + (6 elevators x 12.5 A) = 354 A
feeder supplying a group of six identical elevators. The system is
adjustable-speed SCR de drive. The power transformers are external to
(g) This ampacity would be permitted to be used to select the wire
size. See Figure D 16. the drive (motor controller) cabinet. Each elevator has a separate
motion/operation controller connected to the load side of the main line
disconnect switch rated lOA continuous to operate microprocessors,
relays, power supplies, and the elevator' car door operator. Each
• ------ .... Machine roorn transformer is rated 95 kYA with an efficiency of90% .
: ~LTO additional elevator

Conductor Ampacity. Conductor ampacity is determined as follows:

(a) Calculate the nameplate rating of the transformer:

95 kYA x I 000
To additional elevator /
-v 3 x 460 Y x 0.90 -n.
133 A
Machine
room
branch (b) Per Section 6.20.2.3( d), for six elevators, the total conductor
circuit
panel ampacity is the sum of all the currents.

6 elevators X 133 A = 798 !\

G6.20.2.3(a)M ~
(c) Per Section 6.20.2.4 and Table 6.20.2.4, the conductor (feeder)
Operating
devices
CWT l. arnpacity would be permitted to be reduced by the use of a
To additional elevator car demand factor. Constant loads are not included (see Section
'-------,..
MacllJllC room 6.20.2.3, FPN No.2). For six elevators, the demand factor is
0.79.
Therefore, feeder diverse arnpacity = 0.79 x 798 A = 630 A
Figure DI6
(d) Per Sections 4.30.2.4 and 2.15.1.3, the controller continuous
current = 125% x 10 A = 12.5 A
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(e) The total feeder ampacity is the sum of the diverse current and Example 018
all the controller constant current. Mobile Home, Single Phase, 2-wire Service

I total = 630 A + (6 elevators x 12.5 A) = 705 A A mobile home floor is 20 m by 3 m and has two small appliance
circuits, a I 000- VA, 200- V A heater, a 200- VA exhaust fan, a 400- VA
(t) This ampacity would be permitted to be used to select the wire dishwasher, and a 8 000- V A electric range.
size.
Lighting and Small Appliance Load
See Figure D 17.
Lighting (20 m x 3 m x 24 VA per m2) 1400 VA
Small appliance (I 500 VA x I circuit) 1500 VA
Laundry (I 500 VAx 1 circuit) 1500 VA
Subtotal 4440 VA

To additional elevator
Operation First 3 000 VA at 100% 3000 VA
controller
Remainder (4 440 VA - 3000 VA = I 440 VA) x 35% 504 VA
Total 3504 VA

3 504 VA 7230 V = 15.24 A per leg

Lighting and appliances 15.24 A

Heater (I 000 VA 7 230 V) 4.35 A
Fan (200 VA x 125% 7 230 V) 1.09 A
Dishwasher (400 VA 7 230 V) I.74A
Range (8 000 VA x 0.8 7 230 V) 27.83 A
room
branch Total amperes 50.25 A
circuit
panel

Use a minimum 50-A supply cord.

To additional elevator
'- ~ - - - - -)0-
Example 019
Machine room
Park Trailer, Single Phase, 2-Wire

Figure 017 A park trailer floor is 12 m by 3 m and has one small appliance
circuit, a I 000- VA heater, a 200- VA exhaust fan, a 400- VA
dishwasher, and a 8 000 VA electric range.
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Lighting and Small Appliance Load
Continuous Loads
General Lighting*
Lighting (12 111 x 3 m x 24 VA per m ') 864 VA 270 m2 at 24 VA per m2 6480 VA
Small appliance (I 500 VA x I circuit) 1500 VA Show Window Lighting Load
Laundry (I 500 VA x I circuit) 1500 VA 9 m at 200 VA per 300 mrn 6000 VA
Subtotal 3864 VA Outside Sign Circuit [see 2.20.2.5(g)(2)] 1200 VA
First 3 000 VA at 100% Subtotal 13680 VA
3000 VA
Remainder (3 864 VA - 3 000 VA ==864 VA) x 35% 302 VA Subtotal from noncontinuous 12200 VA
Total 3302 VA Total noncontinuous loads + continuous loads 25880 VA

3302 VA -7- 230 V ==14.36 A . *In the example, 125% of the actual connected lighting load
(8 500 VA x 1.25 ==10 625 VA) is less than 125% of the load from
Lighting and appliances Table 2.20.2.3, so the minimum lighting 16ad from Table 2.20.2.3 is
14.36 A
Heater (I 000 VA -7- 230 V) used in the calculation. Had the actual lighting load been greater than
4.35 A
Fan (200 VA x 125% -7- 230 V) the value calculated from Table 2.20.2.3, 125% of the actual
1.09 A
Dishwasher (400 VA -7- 230 V) connected lighting load would have been used.
1.74 A
Range (8 000 VA x 0.8 -7- 230 V)
27.83 A Minimum Number of Branch Circuits Required
Total amperes 49.37 A

Use a minimum 50-A supply cord. General Lighting: Branch circuits need only be installed to supply the
actual connected load [see Section 2.10.I.II(b)l

8 500 VA x I .25 ==10 625 VA

10 625 VA -7- 230 V ==46 A
Example 020
Store Building The lighting load would be permitted to be served by 15- or 20-A
circuit with combined capacity equal to 46 A or greater. The feeder
;\ store 15 m by 18 m, or 270 sq m, has 9 m of show window. There capacity as well as the number of branch-circuit positions available for
are ~.total of 80 duplex receptacles. The service is 230 V, single phase lighting circuits in the panelboard must reflect the full calculated load
2-wlIe (one conductor grounded) service. Actual connected lighting of9 000 VA x 1.25 ==·11250 VA.
load IS 8 500 VA.
Show Window
Calculated Load (see Section 2.20.3.1)
6 000 VA x I .25 = 7 500 VA
7 500 VA -i- 230 V == 33 A
Noncontiuuous Loads
Receptacle Load (see Section 2.20.3.5) The show window lighting is permitted to be served by circuit with a
80 receptacles at 180 VA capacity equal to 33 A or greater.
14400 VA

10 000 VA at 100% Receptacles required by 2.10.3.13 are assumed to be included in the

10000 VA
14400 VA - 10000 VA ==4 400 at 50% 2200 VA receptacle load above if these receptacles do not supply the show
Subtotal 12200 VA window lighting load.
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Receptacles
communications cabling. The steam raises the ambient temperature
around the power raceway to as much as 35°C. At a tee fitting, the
Receptacle Load: 14400 VA -;-230 V = 63 A
individual building feeders then run to each of the two buildings
The receptacle load would be permitted to be served by circuit with a
involved. The feeder neutrals are not connected to the equipment
capacity equal to 63 A or greater.
grounding conductors in the remote buildings. All distribution
equipment terminations are listed as being suitable for 75°C
Minimum Size Feeder (or Service) Overcurrent Protection [see
connections.
Section 2.15.1.3 or 2.30.7.1]
Each of the two buildings has the following loads:
Subtotal noncontinuous loads 12200 VA
Subtotal continuous load at 125% Lighting, II 600 VA, comprised of electric-discharge luminaires
(13 680 VA x 1.25) 17100 VA connected at 230 V
Total 29300 VA Receptacles, 22 230-volt, 20 ampere receptacles on general-
purpose branch circu its. '
29 300 VA -;-230 V = 127 A I-Air compressor, 400 volt, three phase, 7.5 hp
l-Grinder, 400 volt, three phase, 1.5 hp
The next higher standard size is 150 A (see Section 2.40.1.6). 3-Welders, AC transformer type (nameplate: 28 amperes, 400 volts,
60 percent duty cycle)
Minimum Size Feeders (or Service Conductors) Required [see 3-lndustrial Process Dryers, 400 volt, three phase, IS kW eaeh
2.15.1.2,2.30.4.3(a)] (assume continuous use throughout certain shifts)

29 300 VA -i- 230 V = 127 A Determ ine the overcurrent protection and conductor size for the
feeders in the common raceway, assuming the use of XHI-IW-2
Service or feeder conductor is 50 mrrr' Cu per Section 2. 15.1.3 and insulation (90°C):
Table 3.10.1.16 (with 75°C terminations).
Calculated Load {Note: For reasonable precision, volt-ampere
calculations are carried to three significant figures only; where loads
are converted to amperes, the results are rounded to the nearest ampere
[see 2.20.1.5(b)]}.
Example D21
Industrial Feeders in a Common Raceway Noncontinuous Loads

An industrial multi-building facility has its service at the rear of its Receptacle Load (see Section 2.20 3.5)
main building, and then provides 400Y/230-volt feeders to additional 22 receptacles at 180 VA ] 960 VA
buildings behind the main building in order to segregate certain Welder Load [see 6.30.2.1(a), Table 6.30.2.1(a)1
processes. The facilit~ supplies its remote buildings through a partially Each welder: 400V x 28A x 0.78 = 8736 VA
enclosed access corndor that extends from the main switchboard All 3 welders [see 6.30.2.1(b)] (demand
rearward along a path that provides convenient access to services factors 100%, 100%, 85% respectively)
within 15 rn of each additional building supplied. Two building 8 736 VA + 8 736 VA + 7 425 VA = 24900 VA
feeders share a common raceway for approximately 45 m and run in
the access corridor along with process steam and control and Subtotal, Noncontinuous Loads 28900 VA
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Motor Loads (see 4.30.2.4, Table 4.30.14.4) Ungrounded Feeder Conductors

Air compressor: I I A x 400 V x ...)3=
7600 VA
Grinder: 3 A x 400 V x ...)3= The conductors must independently meet requirements for (I)
2080 VA
Largest motor, additional 25%: terminations, and (2) conditions of use throughout the raceway run.
1900 VA
Subtotal, Motor Loads
11600 VA Minimum size conductors in the raceway based on actual load [see
Article II, Arnpacity, and Section 3.10 l.I5(b(2)a and correction
By using Section 4.30.2.4, the motor loads and the noncontinuous
factors to Table 3.10.1.16]:
loads can be combined for the remaining calculation.

97100VAIO.7/0.96= 144 000 VA

Subtotal for load calculations
Noncontinuous Loads '
40500 VA (70% = Sec 3.10.1.15(b(2)c & (0.96 = Correction factors to Table
3.10.1.16)
Continuous Loads
General Lighting
11600VA Conversion to amperes:
3 Industrial Process Dryers 15 kW each
45000 VA
Subtotal, Continuous Loads:
56600 VA 144000 VA I (400V x ~3) = 208 A
Overcurrent protection (see Section 2.15.1.3)
Note that the neutral conductors are counted as current-carrying
The.over<.:urrent protective device must accommodate 125% of the conductors [see Section 3.1 O.l.I5(b)( 4)c in this example because the
continuous load, plus the noncontinuous load: discharge lighting has substantial nonlinear content. This requires n
100 mm? conductor based on the 90°C column of Table 3.10. I , I ()
Continuous load Therefore, the worst case is given by the raceway conditions, and 100
56600 VA
Noncontinuous load mm? conductors must be used.
40500 VA

Subtotal, actual load [actual load in amperes: In every case, the overcurrent protective device shall Plll\ 1111
97100 VA
overcurrent protection fer the feeder conductors in accorduin t \ Ilh
[97 I 00 VA ~ (400V x ...)3)= 140 A] their ampacity as provided by this Code (see Section ... ,I() I I)
(25% of 56600 V!\) (See Section 2.15.1.3) 90°C 100 mrn ' conductor has a Table 3.10.1.16 arnpncn , III I I
14200 VA
Total VA amperes. Adjusting for the conditions of usc (j,\"( 1111]111 lit
111300 VA
temperature, 8 current-carrying conductors in the common I II I I I
Conversion to amperes using three significant ligures:
225 amperes x 0.96 x 0.7 = 151 i\
" I 300 V i\ I (400 V x ...)3) "- 160 A
The 200-ampere circuit breaker protects tltl' I (10 II III II loll I

Minimum size ovcrcurrcnt protective device: 160 A conductors.

Min i IllU m standard size overcurrent protective Feeder Neutral Conductor (sec Section 2.211.\
device (see Section 2.40.1.6): 175 amperes
Because Section 2.10.I.II(b) does not IIPP" I" III II1Iilllllll',.~, the
Where the ovcrcurrcnt protective device and its assembly are listed fer load cannot be assumed to be evenly iii II iluu I I" phases.
operation at 100 percent of ils ratino a 175 .
•.•. C' c• all1l)cIC overeurrent
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protective device would be permitted

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Therefore the maximum imbalance must be assumed to be the full

lighting load in this case, or I I 600 VA. (I I 600 VA / 230V = SO
amperes.) The ability of the neutral to return fault current [sec Section
2.S0.2.13(b)(2)b is not a factor in this calculation. Appendix E - Electrical Forms

Although the neutral runs between the main switchboard and the
building panelboard, likely terminating on a busbar at both locations, nrwn FOAM Nn. as-uut.t
uc-unuc OF TIlE r'HlI.IPPIN[S
the busbar connections are part of listed devices and are not DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS ANO HIGHWAYS
OFFICE.Of ruE LOCAL BUILDING omCIAL
"separately installed pressure devices." Therefore Section 1.1 O.I.14( c)
(2) does not apply, and the normal termination temperature limits UISTRICTfClTV/MUNICIPAUTY
~REAJ.:OOE
apply. In addition, the listing requirement to gain exemption from the APPlICATION NO. nAlf APP'1Ir.A nON nLED

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APPLICATION FOR 'ElECTRICAL PERMIT
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