Electrical Design Report

Table of Contents

1. GENERAL:............................................................................................................................1
2. POWER DISTRIBUTION BOARDS AND PANELS..........................................................2
3. INTERIOR LIGHTING........................................................................................................4
3.1 NUMBER OF LIGHT FITTINGS...................................................................................5
3.2 LUMINARIES AND LAMPS.........................................................................................9
4. SOCKET AND POWER OUTLET INSTALLATION.........................................................9
5. TELEPHONE /DATA & TV SYSTEM..............................................................................10
6. LOW VOLTAGE SYSTEM EARTHING...........................................................................10
7. STANDARDS, REGULATIONS, AND REFERENCES:.................................................11
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1. GENERAL:

This report elaborates the General description of the electrical services FOR FEDERAL
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF ETHIOPIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE RE INOVATION
AND EXPANTION BUILDINGS which are under constructing in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

The main considerations made while preparing this electrical design are the need to consider
almost all requirements of such premises at an international as well as local standard EBCS
10 BS and IEC wiring regulations. Hence, all electrical/electronic facilities made part of the
final design.

The design consists of lighting system, power and socket outlets systems, telephone, Data
Systems and TV systems. Which are designed to provide safe and reliable, full facility
electrical systems to various parts of the building that the people might require, with due
attention also given to even distribution of these systems to sub sections of the buildings.

Following are details of each design components by taking in to consideration of the local
and international electrical standards, while every design is to be supplemented with specific
technical specifications, estimated bills of quantities as well as engineering estimate of the
materials and labor for execution of this project.

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2. POWER DISTRIBUTION BOARDS AND PANELS

After considering all the electrical connected loads, the power demand for each block is
estimated accordingly. All these loads will be supplied from the existed utilities (existed
transformers and stand by diesel generators. of 1250KVA are recommended to supply these
loads.
The low voltage power distribution system throughout the buildings shall be via PVC
sheathed PVC insulated power cables of 0.6/1KV insulation strength.
Cable runs from the existed central main distribution board up-to the various main-
distribution boards of each blocks shall be inside rigid PVC conduits/pipes of appropriate size
wherever appropriate.
All panels will have sheet steel front doors and IP43 minimum protection with doors closed
and IP40 with doors open.
All final circuits are fed through PVC insulated conductors inside PVC conduits of respective
sizes. Twin socket outlets of 10/16A with grounding contact are provided in all office areas
work stations screw fixed to 60mm diameter recess boxes.

MDB ‘s Main distribution boards of each block have to be IP 40 minimum for flush or
surface mounted (depending on the its size), panel made of sheet steel enclosure or
equivalent.
All other sub distribution boards are indoor type, IP 23, and wall mounted, Flush/surface
mounted as required. All distribution panels should have separate Earthling bar for ground
contact and each incoming and outgoing circuits will be properly labeled.

Power cables to different Distribution boards are provided with due consideration to ampacity
and voltage drop.

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The following formulae are used for calculating 1-phase and 3-phase current respectively:
Single phase current (I) in amperes for a given apparent power S in KVA:

I1-ph = Sx103
V
Where V = Phase voltage in volts
Three phase current (I) in amperes for a given apparent power S in KVA:

I3-ph = Sx103
3xV
Where V = Line voltage in volts
Power cables are selected in such a way so as not to exceed a voltage drop of 4 % as per
EBCS_10.

Voltage drop in percent, V % for a given active power P in KW:

V % = L x P x 103 x 100
xAxVV

Where L = wiring distance in m

P = active power in KW
A = cross-sectional area in mm2
V = line voltage in volts
 = conductivity in mm2/xm ,cu =56

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3. INTERIOR LIGHTING

Lighting installation are done in the premises with PVC insulated conductor of 2.5sqmm in
rigid thermoplastic conduit (that confirm to DIN 49017) of not less than 16mm diameter
under plastered wall or slab and/or ceiling. Plastic type Flush mounted junction boxes are
used where necessary.
Every circuit shall have its own neutral wire and the live wire shall be connected to the
switch. Switches for flush and surface mounting in lighting circuit shall be rated for 10A and
according to BS 3676.
The interior lighting is designed to provide adequate illumination levels (average maintained
lux) to be achieved for different areas.

Illuminatio
No Type of room n
1 Office 300-500
2 Store 100-200
3 Dorm 100-200
4 Bed rooms, Reading 200
5 Lounge, Café & Restaurant 200-300
6 Bathroom 100-200
7 Corridors 100-200
8 Reception 200
9 Kitchen 500
10 Library 500
11 Parking 50-150

Light fittings of the low energy consumption type are used wherever possible. Lighting
control generally will be by flush mounted switches.

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3.1 NUMBER OF LIGHT FITTINGS

We have used the following formula to calculate the number of lamps from the requested
average lighting level (Illumination) the formula below is used.
N, No.of Lamps = (Eavgx Area)/(UF x DF x ɸ )
Eavg= Average lighting level
Area = Area of room (m2)
U F = Utilization factor
DF = Distribution factor
ɸ = Luminous flux per lamp (lumen)
However, we have also cross checked with the following formula how the average lighting
level (Illumination) is maintained as per the distributed number of lightings lightings.
From the formula above we have
UFxDFx ɸxN
Eavg =
A
Where Eavg= Average lighting level
A = Area of room (m2)
UF = Utilization factor
DF = Distribution factor
ɸ = Luminous flux per lamp (lumen)
N=No.of Lamps
Since we have used variety of light fittings per single room, we have
UFxDFx ɸ 1 xN 1 UFxDFx ɸ 2 xN 2 UFxDFx ɸnxNn
E1 =
A
, E2 = A
, …, En = A
And Eavg = E1+E2+…En, where n=1, 2, 3…

UFxDF
Eavg = x (ɸ1N1+ ɸ2N2+… ɸn*Nn)
A
Based on the above formula we have prepared following sample illumination levels of each
blocks.

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Table below shows the number of lights and distribution for each room in the building to
attain required lux level.

FEDERAL DORMITORY
NO. OF
NO. OF NO. OF LUMPS (TYPE-01) (TYPE-02) (TYPE-03) ILLUMINATI STANDARD
Room Area LUMPS LUMPS (TYPE- LUMEN LUMEN LUMEN ON LEVEL ILLUMINATIO
Level Description (m²) (TYPE-1) (TYPE-2) 03) OUTPUT,(LM) OUTPUT,(LM) OUTPUT,(LM) UF DF (LUX ) N LEVEL REMARK
GROUND
FLOOR BED ROOM 1 8 1 1754 0.7 0.8 122.78 100
MEN'S TOILET 5 1 860 0.7 0.8 96.32 100
WOMEN'S
TOILET 4 1 860 0.7 0.8 120.40 100
BED ROOM 2 8 1 1754 0.7 0.8 122.78 100
BED ROOM 3 6 1 1754 0.7 0.8 163.71 100

TAX POLICY & LAW

(TYPE-01) (TYPE-02) (TYPE-03) ILLUMIN STANDAR
NO. OF NO. OF NO. OF LUMEN LUMEN LUMEN ATION D
Room Area LUMPS LUMPS LUMPS OUTPUT,( OUTPUT,( OUTPUT,( LEVEL ILLUMINAT
Level Description (m²) (TYPE-1) (TYPE-2) (TYPE-03) LM) LM) LM) UF DF (LUX ) ION LEVEL REMARK
Ground POOL
Floor OFFICE 57 6 18 3500 860 0.7 0.8 358.40 400-500
POOL
OFFICE 37 4 16 3500 860 0.7 0.8 420.15 400-500
POOL
OFFICE-2 81 8 27 3500 860 0.7 0.8 354.11 400-500
LIBRARY 105 15 5050 0.7 0.8 404.00 400-500
OFFICE-4 37 6 2 15 1200 2700 860 0.7 0.8 385.95 300-400
RECEPTION 44 2 10 3000 860 1754 0.7 0.8 185.82 200
CORRIDOR 23 6 860 0.7 0.8 125.63 100-200
EL ROOM 6 1 1000 0.7 0.8 93.33 100
MEETING
ROOM 39 2 3 15 2700 1150 860 0.7 0.8 312.31 300-400
LIBRARIAN
OFFICE 10 6 1 560 3000 0.7 0.8 356.16 400-500
POOL
OFFICE 110 1754 0.7 0.8 0.00 300-400
DISABLE T. 6 2 560 0.7 0.8 104.53 100-200
G. TOLET 12 8 560 0.7 0.8 209.07 100-200
L. TOLET 9 6 560 0.7 0.8 209.07 100-200

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PPP

(TYPE-01) (TYPE-02) (TYPE-03) ILLUMIN

NO. OF NO. OF NO. OF LUMEN LUMEN LUMEN ATION STANDARD
Room Area LUMPS LUMPS LUMPS OUTPUT,( OUTPUT,( OUTPUT,( LEVEL ILLUMINATION
Level Description (m²) (TYPE-1) (TYPE-2) (TYPE-03) LM) LM) LM) UF DF (LUX ) LEVEL REMARK
GROUND
FLOOR ARCHIVE 6 1 5050 0.6 0.7 353.50 200-300
CORRIDOR 34 1 8 5050 2080 0.7 0.8 357.25 400
DIRECTOR 13 1 4 5050 1040 0.7 0.8 396.74 400
DIRECTOR 12 1 4 5050 1040 0.7 0.8 429.80 400
DIRECTORAT
E GENERAL 16 12 1 860 300 0.7 0.8 371.70 400
FINANCE 10 1 8 5050 2080 0.7 0.8 1214.64 300-400
MEETING
ROOM 22 18 1 860 3000 0.7 0.8 470.40 400-500
PROJECT
OFFICE 69 10 10 3000 860 0.7 0.8 313.28 300-400
RECEPTION 10 4 1 860 1800 0.7 0.8 293.44 200
SECRETARY'S
OFFICE 12 1 4 5050 1040 0.7 0.8 429.80 300-400
TENDERING
OFFICE 10 1 5050 0.7 0.8 282.80 300-400
VESTIBULE 3 1 460 0.7 0.8 85.87 100
WOMEN'S
TOILET 8 8 460 0.7 0.8 257.60 100-200
MEN'S
TOILET 10 10 460 0.7 0.8 257.60 100-200

PPA

NO. OF (TYPE-01) (TYPE-02) (TYPE-03)

NO. OF NO. OF LUMPS LUMEN LUMEN LUMEN STANDARD
Room Area LUMPS LUMPS (TYPE- OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT ILLUMINATION ILLUMINATION
Level Description (m²) (TYPE-1) (TYPE-2) 03) (LM) (LM) (LM) UF DF LEVEL (LUX ) LEVEL REMARK
Ground
Floor VIP LOUNGE 78 21 10 860 2600 0 0.7 0.8 316.33 200-300
WOMENS
TOILET 8.96 4 560 0.7 0.8 140.00 100-200
MENS TOILET 9.13 4 560 0.7 0.8 137.39 100-200
DISABLE
TOILET 4.14 2 560 0.7 0.8 151.50 100-200
KITCHEN
STORE 3.76 1 3200 0.7 0.8 476.60 400
KITCHEN 19 3 5050 0.7 0.8 446.53 500
LADIES
CHANGING .R 6.93 4 560 0.7 0.8 181.01 100-200
G. CHANGING 6.94 5 560 0.7 0.8 225.94 100-200

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VIP LOUNGE

(TYPE-01) (TYPE-02) (TYPE-03) ILLUMIN

NO. OF NO. OF NO. OF LUMEN LUMEN LUMEN ATION STANDARD
Room Area LUMPS LUMPS LUMPS OUTPUT,( OUTPUT,( OUTPUT,( LEVEL ILLUMINAT
Level Description (m²) (TYPE-1) (TYPE-2) (TYPE-03) LM) LM) LM) UF DF (LUX ) ION LEVEL REMARK
Ground
Floor RESTAURANT 78 3 8 1 3794 900 1754 0.7 0.8 146.00 200-300
LOUNGE AREA 73 19 3 1 860 1754 0.7 0.8 138.80 100-200

DISPLAY HOUSE

(TYPE-01) (TYPE-02) (TYPE-03)

Room NO. OF NO. OF NO. OF LUMEN LUMEN LUMEN STANDARD
Descripti Area LUMPS LUMPS LUMPS OUTPUT,( OUTPUT,( OUTPUT,( ILLUMINATION ILLUMINATIO
Level on (m²) (TYPE-01) (TYPE-02) (TYPE-03) LM) LM) LM) UF DF LEVEL (LUX ) N LEVEL REMARK
Ground
Floor DISPLAY 25 6 8 900 560 0.7 0.8 221.31 200

GUARD HOUSE
NO. OF NO. OF NO. OF (TYPE-01) (TYPE-02) (TYPE-03) STANDARD
Area LUMPS LUMPS LUMPS LUMEN LUMEN LUMEN ILLUMINATION ILLUMINATION
Level Room Description (m²) (TYPE-1) (TYPE-2) (TYPE-03) OUTPUT,(LM) OUTPUT,(LM) OUTPUT,(LM) UF DF LEVEL (LUX ) LEVEL REMARK
Ground BED ROOM 5 1 1754 0.7 0.8 196.45 100-200
TOILET 6 1 560 0.7 0.8 52.27
GUARDS ROOM 12 1 1 1754 0.7 0.8 81.85 100-200

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3.2 LUMINARIES AND LAMPS

Enclosure to luminaries shall provide a minimum degree of protection of IP20 when located
within the residence and can go up to IP66 when located in toilets stores and for external
purpose. Terminal blocks for connection of the supply cables shall be adequate for the size of
conductors forming the loop-in wiring. All luminaries used are all led type with relatively
small power consumption and high lumen output. We have used Autodesk Revit, CAD,
DIALUX Lighting software, and customized excel sheet formula to execute our design
works.

4. SOCKET AND POWER OUTLET INSTALLATION

General purpose socket outlets shall be done with PVC insulated conductor of 2.5sqmm and
the load calculation per socket is assumed to be 200VA.The sockets are grouped in such a
way as not to exceed 1.2KVA per circuit. Stove sockets shall be done with 3x4 Sq.mm and
each socket shall have its own independent circuit with a load of 2.5KVA. All wires and
cables shall run in rigid thermoplastic conduit of appropriate size (that confirm to DIN
49017) of not less than 16mm diameter under plastered wall or slab and/or ceiling.
Socket outlets for flush and surface mounting shall be of the 3-pin type (with earthing
contact) rated for 16A, 240V AC and shall confirm to BS 1363.

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5. TELEPHONE /DATA & TV SYSTEM

Conduit under screed is utilized throughout the installation for Data Telephone and TV
system. PVC conduits shall confirm to DIN 49017 and shall not be less than 29mm diameter
under plastered wall or slab and/or ceiling and Data /telephone system for offices are
terminated in data cable patch panels inside 19” rack and telephone for bed rooms and shops
are terminated in boxes with plates at places where required necessary. Telephone points are
provided from these terminal boxes to different locations where necessary as deemed
indicated on the drawing.
The supply of the necessary equipment and wiring system for telephone shall be done by
Ethiopian Telecommunication Corporation (ETC).

6. LOW VOLTAGE SYSTEM EARTHING

The main distribution board (MDB) For each Block will be grounded with bare copper
conductor of appropriate cross-section according to their cable size and shall be connected to
the earthing system. Earthing will be done with properly buried copper clad steel earth
electrode of diameter 16mm length 250cm with clamps, coupling and all necessary
accessories.
All other sub distribution boards get their earth connection through the fifth wire (the earthing
wire) of the feeder cable.

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7. STANDARDS, REGULATIONS, AND REFERENCES:

1. IEC STANDARD

2. Ethiopian Building Code Standards, EBCS-10, 2013

3. Ethiopian Electric Power Corporation: Rules and Regulations

4. PHILIPS consumer luminaries 2011/2012 collection

5. RZB Illumination catalogue, 2010/2011 editions

6. LEGRAND CATALOGUE, 2013/2014 EDITIONS

7. HOCHICKI A GUID TO BS5839 PART 1-2002

8. A PRACTICAL GUID TO FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS 3RD EDITION BY. Central Station
Alarm Association.
9. TOA ELECTRONICS SPEAKER GUID.

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