Schedule of Loads

MODULE 3: Load Schedule Calculation
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Contents:
1. Schedule of Load
a. Single Phase
b. Three - Phase
Assessment Criteria:
Performance Task:
1. Prepare a load schedule for various types of supply and
residential load.
2. Compute the ampacity for a certain load.
3. Determine the size of conductor and circuit breaker for
certain load.
4. Apply the PEC standard when sizing conductor & circuit
breaker.
Target Skills:
1. Apply the knowledge into real life situation.
Learning Experience:
1. Interactive Lecture
2. Video Presentation
3. Load Schedule Computation
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ELECTRICAL STANDARDS AND PRACTICES
Introduction:
The electrical load scheduling is the process of estimating the

instantaneous loads operating in an installation.
Summary or Listing of Data
I. Electrical System Parameters
a. Power in kVA
b. Voltage
c. Current
II. Electrical Equipment Ratings
a. Wires and Cables
b. Overcurrent Protective Device (OCPD)
Why Prepared a load schedule?
a. It aids in determining the demand or power requirement of a

certain electrical installation.
b. Provides identification of branch circuit assignment of electrical

loads.
c. Provides summary on the sizes and specifications of various

electrical equipment and apparatus in the system such as:
❖ Brach Circuit Conductors

❖ Feeders Conductors
❖ Conduits
❖ Ratings / Settings of Overcurrent Protective Devices
(OCPDs)
d. Provides identifications of feeder circuit assignment of

distribution panels.
e. Aids electrical installers in providing the correct wiring

methods and materials for specific circuits in the system.
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f. Aids suppliers and manufacturers so that the electrical

equipment (i.e., panel boards switchgears) are specifications.
Definition of Terms
1. Demand Factor - The ratio of maximum demand of a system,

or a part of a system, to the total connected load of the system, or part of
a system under consideration. This factor is always less than unity or
1.0.
𝑀𝑎𝑥𝑖𝑚𝑢𝑚 𝐷𝑒𝑚𝑎𝑛𝑑
Formula: D.F. =
𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑛𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝐿𝑜𝑎𝑑
2. Diversity Factor – The ratio of the sum of the individual

maximum demands of the various subdivisions of a system (or part of a
system) to the maximum demand of the whole system (or part of the
system under consideration). This factor generally varies between 1.00
to 2.00.
𝐼𝑛𝑑𝑖𝑣𝑖𝑑𝑢𝑎𝑙 𝑀𝑎𝑥𝑖𝑚𝑢𝑚 𝐷𝑒𝑚𝑎𝑛𝑑

Formula: Div. F. =
𝑇𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑀𝑎𝑥𝑖𝑚𝑢𝑚 𝐷𝑒𝑚𝑎𝑛𝑑
Lighting Feeders: 1.0 to 1.5
Power and Lighting Feeders: 1.50 to 2.0 (or higher)
3. Overcurrent – Any current in excess of the rated current of the

equipment or ampacity of conductor. It may result from overload, short
– circuit or ground fault.
4. Feeder – The conductors between the final overcurrent device

protecting the circuit.
5. Sub – Feeders – A set of conductors originating at a

distribution center other than the main distribution center and
supplying one or more other distribution panelboards, branch circuit
panelboards or branch circuits.
6. Branch Circuit – The conductors between the final overcurrent

protecting load.
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7. Service Entrance Conductors – The service conductors

between the terminals of the service equipment and a point usually
outside the building.
8. Receptacle – A contact device installed at the outlet for the

connection of an attachment plug, or for the direct connection of
electrical utilization equipment.
9. Equipment Grounding Conductor (EGC) – The conductive

paths that provides a ground – fault current path and connects normally
no – current carrying metal parts of equipment together and to the system
grounded conductor or to the grounding electrode conductor, or both.
10. Overcurrent Protective Device (OCPD) – A device capable of

providing protection for service, feeder and branch circuits and
equipment over the full range of over – currents between its rated current
and interrupting rating.
Such devices are provided with interrupting ratings appropriate for

the intended use but no less than 5 000 amperes (A).
11. Nominal or Continuous Current Rating – The value of

current that it can safely and properly carry for periods of 3 hours or
more. Generally taken to be the same as its trip setting – the value of
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current at which the breaker will open, either instantaneously or after

some intentional time delay.
12. Interrupting (kAIC) Rating – The highest current at rated

voltage that a device is identified to interrupt under standard test
conditions. Rating is expressed as kilo – Amperes Interrupting Capacity
(kAIC).
13. Ampere Frame (Frame Size) – The circuit breaker frame

includes all the various components that make up a circuit breaker
except for the trip unit. For any given frame, circuit breakers with a range
of the current ratings can be manufactured by installing a different trip
unit for each rating. The breaker frame is the highest continuous current
rating offered for a breaker with a given frame.
14. Wire - A wire is measured by diameter. According to the

diameter of the wire, it will be measured by a gauge number. The smaller
the gauge number, the thicker the wire. The perfect gauge that is used in
residential applications is 10 & 20. But, do keep in mind that big wires
carry more current and can damage household appliances by burning
the fuse. A wire is used to carry electricity, to bear the mechanical loads,
to transmit telecommunication signals, for heating jeweler, clothing,
automotive or any industrial manufactured parts like pins, bulbs and
needles.
15. Cable - A cable contains a hot wire carrying the current, a

neutral wire to complete the loop and a grounding wire as well. A cable
is classified by the total number of wires it is made up of and their gauge.
A cable is used for power transmission, for telecommunication signals or
to carry electricity.
Philippine Electrical Codes 2017: Electrical Plan and Installation

Requirements
Section 1.3.2.1 Plan Requirements:
1. Location and Site Plan
2. Legends or Symbols
3. General Notes or Specifications
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4. Electrical Layout
5. Schedule of Loads
6. Design Analysis
a. Calculations of Voltage Drops
b. Calculation of short circuit currents
We are only focusing on the Schedule of Loads in this module.
Article 1.10 Requirements for Electrical Installation
Section 1.10.1.5 – Conductors are expressed in metric system

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(𝑚𝑚 ).
Section 1.10.6 – Conductors to carry current shall be of copper or

aluminum unless provided in this code.
Section 1.10.1.15(c)(1)(a)(1) Temperature Limitations -

Termination provision for circuits rated 100 A or less, or marked 2.0 mm
sq. (1.6 mm dia) through 38 mm sq conductors shall use conductors
rated 60℃.
General Design Considerations and References
Sizing of Branch Circuit
a. Lighting and Receptacle Loads
Conductors:
Minimum ampacity and size per PEC 2017 section 2.10.2.2
• In general branch circuit conductors shall have an ampacity not

less than the maximum load to be serve.
• Minimum allowable ampacity:
- Not less than the Non – continuous load plus 125% of the
continuous load.
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𝐼𝑐 = 125% 𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑢𝑜𝑢𝑠 𝐿𝑜𝑎𝑑 + 𝑁𝑜𝑛 − 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑢𝑜𝑢𝑠 𝐿𝑜𝑎𝑑
Overcurrent Protection
Rating or setting as per PEC 2017 section 2.10.2.3(A)
Where a branch circuit supplies continuous load or any

combination of continuous and non - continuous loads, the rating of
the overcurrent device:
➢ Shall not be less than non – continuous plus 125% of

continuous load.
𝐼𝑐 = 125% 𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑢𝑜𝑢𝑠 𝐿𝑜𝑎𝑑 + 𝑁𝑜𝑛 − 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑢𝑜𝑢𝑠 𝐿𝑜𝑎𝑑
Next higher OCPD rating as per PEC 2017 section 2.40.1.4(B)
The next higher standard overcurrent device rating (above the

ampacity of the conductors being protected) shall be permitted to be used
under the following conditions:
➢ The conductors being protected are not part of a branch circuit

supplying more than one receptacle for cord and plug
connected portable loads.
➢ The ampacity of the conductors does not correspond with the
standard ampere rating of a fuse or a circuit breaker without
overload trip adjustments above its rating (but that shall be
permitted to have other trip or rating adjustments).
➢ The next higher standards rating selected does not exceed 800
amperes.
b. Air – Conditioning Unit Loads (hermetic refrigerant motor

compressors)
Conductors: Minimum ampacity and size per PEC 2017 Section

1.40.4.2
Branch circuit conductors supplying a single motor – compressor:
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➢ Shall have an ampacity not less than 125% of either the motor
– compressor rated load current or the branch circuit selection
current, whichever is greater.
Overcurrent Protection: Rating or setting for individual motor –

compressor per PEC 2017 Section 2.10.2.3(A)
Branch circuit short circuit and ground fault protective device shall be
capable of carrying the starting current of the motor.
➢ 175% of the motor compressor rated load current shall be

permitted.
𝐼𝑏 = 175% 𝑥 𝑀𝑜𝑡𝑜𝑟 − 𝐶𝑜𝑚𝑝𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑜𝑟 𝑅𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝐶𝑢𝑟𝑟𝑒𝑛𝑡
where protection specified is not sufficient for the starting current of the
motor:
Rating or setting shall be permitted to be increased but shall not

exceed 225% of the motor rated load current or branch circuit selection
current, whichever is greater.
c. Motor Loads

4.30.2.2
Conductors that supply a single motor used in a continuous duty

application shall have an ampacity of
➢ Not less than 125% of the motor full – load current rating.
𝐼𝑐 = 125% 𝑥 𝑀𝑜𝑡𝑜𝑟𝐹𝑢𝑙𝑙 − 𝑙𝑜𝑎𝑑 𝐶𝑢𝑟𝑟𝑒𝑛𝑡
Overcurrent Protection: Rating or setting for individual motor –

compressor per PEC 2017 Section 4.30.4.2
➢ The motor branch circuit, short circuit and ground fault

protective device shall be capable of carrying the starting
current of the motor.
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➢ Maximum rating or setting is base on PEC Table 4.30.4.2,

that will compensate the motor short circuit and ground –
fault protection.
Maximum Rating or Setting of Branch Circuit Short Circuit and Ground

Fault Protective Devices:
Examples:
➢ For Non – Time Delay Fuse:

𝐼𝑏 = 300% 𝑥 𝑀𝑜𝑡𝑜𝑟𝐹𝑢𝑙𝑙 − 𝑙𝑜𝑎𝑑 𝐶𝑢𝑟𝑟𝑒𝑛𝑡
➢ For Instantaneous trip circuit breakers:
➢ For Inverse – time circuit breakers:
2. Sizing of Feeder Circuit
a. Lighting & Receptacle Loads

2.15.1.2(A)(1).
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In general, feeder conductors shall have an ampacity not less than

the required to supply the load as calculated in Parts 2.30.3, 2.20.4 and
2.20.5.
Minimum allowable ampacity shall be not less than the:
➢ Non – Continuous load + 125% of the Continuous load of all the branch
circuit loads.
𝐼𝑎 = (125% 𝑥 𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑢𝑜𝑢𝑠 𝐿𝑜𝑎𝑑𝑠 + 𝑁𝑜𝑛 − 𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑜𝑢𝑠 𝐿𝑜𝑎𝑑𝑠) 𝑥 𝐷. 𝐹.
Overcurrent Protection: Rating or setting as per PEC 2017

Section 2.15.1.3(A)
Where a feeder circuit supplies continuous load or any

combination of continuous and non – continuous loads, the rating of the
overcurrent device:
➢ Shall not be less than the non – continuous plus 125% of continuous load.
The ampacity of the conductors does not correspond with the

standard ampere rating of a fuse or a circuit breaker without overload
trip adjustments above its rating (but that shall be permitted to have
other trip or rating adjustments.
a. Sum of the full – load current ratings of all the other motors in
the group, as determined by 4.30.1.6(A)
b. 100% of the Non – Continuous non – motor load
c. 125% of the Continuous Non – motor load
𝐼𝑎 = [(125% 𝑥 𝐻𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑒𝑠𝑡 𝑀𝑜𝑡𝑜𝑟 𝐹𝐿𝐶) + (𝑁𝑜𝑛 − 𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑜𝑢𝑠 𝑁𝑜𝑛 − 𝑀𝑜𝑡𝑜𝑟 𝐿𝑜𝑎𝑑𝑠)

+ (125% 𝑥 𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑢𝑜𝑢𝑠 𝑁𝑜𝑛 − 𝑀𝑜𝑡𝑜𝑟 𝐿𝑜𝑎𝑑𝑠)]𝑥 𝐷. 𝐹.
Overcurrent Protection: Rating or setting of several motor loads

as per PEC 2017 Section 4.30.5.2(A).
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Feeder supplying a specific fixed motor load(s) and consisting of

conductor sizes based on 4.30.2.4 shall be provided with a protective
device having a rating or setting of:
➢ Not greater than the largest rating or setting of the branch circuit short
circuit and ground fault protective device for any motor supplied by the
feeder plus the sum of the full – load currents of the other motors of the
group.
Steps in Developing Schedule of Loads:
1. Prepare electrical loads estimate on area and type of occupancy

(Load Density Method).
2. Determine exact ratings as well as the quantity of electrical

equipment and devices from other trade designers (i.e., mechanical,
architectural etc.)
3. Develop the circuitry of the lighting and small power systems.
4. Summarize the electrical loads as well as their ratings and

quantity in tabulated form.
Basic Composition of Schedule of Loads:
1. Panel ID / Label
2. Panel Location
3. Circuit No. or Description
4. Load Description
> Equipment / Device type
> Quantity
> Unit Rating VA
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5. System Voltage (V)
6. No. of Phase
7. Total kVA load per circuit
8. Overcurrent Protective Device Type (Fuse or CB) and Ratings
a. Ampere Trip (AT) – ampere capacity
b. Ampere Frame (AF) – size of the frame
c. No. of Poles
9. Branch / Feeder Circuit Conductors Type and Sizes
> Line
> Neutral
> Equipment Ground Conductor
10. Conduit Specifications (Type and Size)
Optional Data in Schedule of Loads
1. Panel Enclosure NEMA1, NEMA 3R, NEMA 4X etc.
2. Load Connection / Configuration
a. Wye - Connected loads (Line – to – Neutral)
b. Delta – Connected Loads (Line – to - Line)
3. Bus Bar kA withstand bracing
4. Wire Color Coding
ILLUSTRATIONS:
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Problem 1: A single family dwelling is to be circuited with the following

requirements as shown.
Determine the:
a. Size of branch circuit wire

for lighting outlets.
b. Size of the Conduit pipes
c. Size or rating of the fuse

protective device.
Solution:
Circuit 1: Lighting Outlets
1. From the figure above, determine the number of lighting outlets. By direct
counting, there are 8 light outlets.
The National Electrical Code provides that:
“100 watts shall be the maximum load for each household lighting
outlet”
Adopting the 100 W per lighting outlet:
8 outlets x 100 = 800 watts
2. Determine the Total Current Load

800 𝑊
𝐼= = 3.48 𝐴
230 𝑉
3. Determine the size of conductor wire
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Use 2 – 2.0 𝑚𝑚2 or No. 14 TW copper wire having an ampacity of 20

A that is much larger than 3.48 amperes computed maximum load.
4. Determine the size of the Conduit Pipe
The smallest diameter of a conduit pipe that could accommodate

up to 3 pieces of No. 14 TW conductor wire is 15 mm diameter. Therefore,
specify 15 mm dia (1/2) conduit pipe.
5. Determine the size or rating of the fuse / Circuit breaker protective
(Refer to Table A – 2: Standard ampere rating for fuses and circuit breaker)
Use 15 AT Circuit Breaker (or fuse), 2 – Pole, 60 AF
National Electrical Code provides that:
“Ampacity of the connected load shall not exceed 80% of the

amperage capacity of the conductor and the fuse”
[ From the table A – 2, the maximum ampacity load of 2.0 𝑚𝑚2 or No. 14
AWG copper wire is 15 A. 80% of 15 amperes is 12, the maximum allowable
load of the circuit is sufficient enough to carry a current of 3.48 A computed
load maximum 100 W per light outlet.]
Circuit 2: Convenience Outlet
National Electrical Code provides that
“For each single receptacle shall be considered at no less than 180

watts rating”
Simply mean that, each convenience outlet, is considered to have

maximum load of not less than 180 watts per plug or gang. Thus:
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1. There are 6 convenience receptacles for small appliance load.

Considering that there are two plug per outlet, the total number of plugs
will be:
6 outlets x 2 plug = 12 pieces
2. Compute the Total Estimated Loads
12 x 180 watts / outlet = 2, 160 W
3. Determine the Maximum Expected Current Load

2 160 𝑊
𝐼= = 9.39 𝐴
230 𝑉
4. Determine the size of conductor.
Standard size for convenience outlet: 2 – 3.5 𝑚𝑚2 TW copper wire.
5. Determine the size of the conduit pipe.
15 mm dia (1/2) or 20 mm dia (3/4)
6. Determine the Overcurrent Protection.
The standard circuit breaker for convenience outlets is 20 AT,

2P, 60 AF which is permitted on 3.5 𝑚𝑚2 .
Circuit 3: Other Loads
1 – unit electric stove at 1.1 kW 1, 100 W
1 – unit water heater at 2.5 kW 2, 500 W
Total 3, 600 W
1. Compute the current load:

3 600 𝑊
𝐼= = 15.65 𝐴
230 𝑉
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2. Determine the size of the conductor wire:
Use 2 – 3.5 𝑚𝑚2 TW copper wire.
3. Determine the size of the conduit pipe.
Use 15 mm dia (1/2) or 20 mm dia (3/4)
4. Determine the size or rating of Overcurrent Protection
Use 20 AT – circuit breaker, 2P, 60 AF.
[ The circuit breaker rating is 20 A. Granting that it will be derated at

80% x 20, the 16 amperes derated value is still higher than the computed
load of 15.65 A. Therefore, the 20 AT is accepted.]
Finding the size of Service Entrance
The size of service entrance being the supply conductor and

equipment for delivering energy from the electricity supply to the wiring
system of the building, is also computed based on the total load supplied
by the branch circuit.
Solve the total load of the circuits

𝑇𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑛𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝐿𝑜𝑎𝑑
Total Current Load = 𝑉𝑜𝑙𝑡𝑎𝑔𝑒 𝑅𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔
(800+2 160+3 600)𝑊+2000𝑊(𝑠𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑒)

Total Current Load = 230 𝑉
Total Current Load = 37.217 A
Apply 80% demand factor as permitted
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37.217 x 80% = 29.773 A
Find the Size of the Service Wire:
Use 2 – 8.0 𝑚𝑚2 THWN copper wire
[ NEC provides that: Service entrance shall have the sufficient ampacity to
carry the building load. They shall have adequate mechanical strength and
shall not be smaller than 8.0 𝑚𝑚2 or 3.2 mm diameter except for
installation to supply limited load of a single branch circuit such as small
polyphase power, controlled water heaters and the like and they shall not
be smaller than 3.5 𝑚𝑚2 or 2.0 mm diameter copper or equivalent.]
Determine the size of Conduit Pipe:
Use 20 mm diameter pipe (3/4)
Note: A demand factor of 80% was applied considering that not all
receptacles and outlets are being used simultaneously.
Main disconnecting means
40 AT Circuit Breaker, 2P, 60 AF (Total Current Load with 80%

demand factor is 29.773, it is almost 30 A. Therefore, use higher ampacity
circuit breaker. For future expansion make it, 60 AT, 2P, 60 AF)
Multi – Ground System and Line to Line Service
The protection of branch circuit is tapped to the hot line or live

wire. The grounded line being neutral zero voltage, is not protected with
fuse (CB). This one advantage of the multi – ground system being adopted
by the electric cooperative implemented by rural electrification program
of the government.
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Schedule of Loads
Type of Service: 230 V, 2 – wire 60 Hz

Ckt No. of Ampere/ Conduit
Load Voltage Watts No. of Pole/AF OCPD Wire size
No. Outlets Ckt. in mm
2–
1 Lighting 8 230 800 3.48 2P, 60 AF 15 AT 15
2.0 𝑚𝑚2
2–
2 CO 6 230 2160 9.39 2P, 60 AF 20 AT 20
3.5 𝑚𝑚2
Other 2–
3 2 230 3600 15.65 2P, 60 AF 20 AT 20
Load 3.5 𝑚𝑚2
2–
4 Spare - 230 2000 8.70 2P, 60 AF 20 AT 20
3.5 𝑚𝑚2
𝐼𝑡 = 37.217 𝑥 80% = 29.773 𝐴
Use 2 – 8.0 𝑚𝑚2 THWN copper wire, 20 mm diameter RSC pipe

(3/4).
*IMT – Intermediate Metal Tube
* PVC
Bill of Quantities
Materials Quantity
6 – Branch Panel Board 1
40 AT Circuit Breaker 1
8 𝑚𝑚2 THHN copper wire 50 mts

3.5 𝑚𝑚2 THWN copper wire 1 roll
2.0 𝑚𝑚2 THWN copper wire ½ roll
15 mm dia PVC 5 pcs
20 mm dia PVC 18 pcs
20 mm dia RSC 2 pcs
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One gang switch with plate 4 pcs

Two - gang switch with plate 2 pcs
Two-gang CO (small appliance) 6 pcs
Cooking Unit outlet 2 pcs
Junction Box with screws 7 pcs
Receptacle with screws 8 pcs

Utility box 14 pcs
Incandescent Lamp 4 pcs
Fluorescent Lamp 4 pcs
Meter Base (provided by the owner) 1 pc
Electrical Tape (big) 3 pcs
Entrance Cap 1 pc
Note: The quantity of the materials is subject for a change depending upon
the area and the choice of designing engineers. For open wiring
installation, conduit pipe can be change to split knobs or PDX wires.
Problem 2: Make a schedule of load and riser diagram for the plan below.
Show complete solution of the computation per branch circuit and main.
(A single-family dwelling unit with service 115 V/230 V) Single phase – 3

wire 60 hz Line to Line Service)
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There are 19 light outlets divided into two circuits.
Circuit 1: 10 outlets
Circuit 2: 9 outlets
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Circuit 3: 6 convenience outlets

Circuit 4: 6 convenience outlets
Circuit 5: 1 – Range Load @ 8.0 kW
Circuit 6: 1 – Water Heater
Circuit 7: 1 – Aircon Unit @ 1.5 Hp
Circuit 8: 1 – Aircon Unit @ 2 Hp
Solution:
A. Circuit 1: 10 Lighting Outlet
The PEC provides that 100 W be the maximum load per outlet.
Thus,
10 outlets x 100 W = 1, 000 W
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Current Load:
1 000
𝐼𝑡 = = 4.35 𝐴
230
Size of the Branch Circuit Wire:
2 - 2.0 𝑚𝑚2 THWN copper wire (Thermoplastic Heat and Water –

resistant with Nylon Coated @ 75 ℃)
Rating of the Overcurrent Protective Device:
Use 15 AT, 2P, 60 AF circuit breaker
Determine the size of conduit pipe:
Use 15 mm dia (1/2) PVC conduit pipe
B. Circuit 2: 9 Lighting Outlet
The PEC provides that 100 W be the maximum load per outlet.
Thus, 9 outlets x 100 W = 900 W
Current Load:
900
𝐼𝑡 = 230 = 3.913 𝐴
2 - 2.0 𝑚𝑚2 (No. 14) THWN copper wire (Thermoplastic Heat and
Water – resistant with Nylon Coated @ 75 ℃)
Use 15 AT, 2P circuit breaker
Use 15 mm dia (1/2) PVC conduit pipe
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C. Circuit 3: For Small Appliance Load
Section 3.3.1.2 of PEC specify that 180 W load limit per convenience
outlet. Thus:
6 outlets x 2 gang/outlet x 180 W/gang = 2 160 W
Current = 2 160 W / 230V
Current (I) = 9.39 A
Size of the service wire conductor:
2 – 3.5 𝑚𝑚2 (No.12) THWN copper wire (Thermoplastic Heat and

Determine the size of Conduit Pipe:
Use 20 mm dia. (3/4) PVC conduit pipe.
Size of Overcurrent Protective Device:
D. Circuit 4: For Small Appliance Load (CO)
The load of circuit 4 is the same as or identical in circuit 3. Use the

same size of wire, pipe and OCPD.
E. Circuit 5: Range Load
Current Load:
8 000
𝐼𝑡 = = 34.783 𝐴
230

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Use 25 mm dia or 32 mm dia PVC conduit pipe
F. Circuit 6: For Water Heater Load @ 2 500W
Current Load:
2 500 𝑊
𝐼𝑡 = = 10.86 𝐴
230
Use 20 mm dia (3/4”) PVC conduit pipe
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G. Circuit 7: Air Conditioning Unit @ 1.5 Hp
The Full – Load Current of a 1.5 Hp ACU is 10 A based on the table

of Standard Full Load Current (FLC) of Single - Phase AC Motors.
@ 230 V supply: 230 V x 10 A = 2 300 VA
Determine the Overcurrent Protection: For hermetic refrigerant motor

compressor, use 175% of the full load current.
𝐼𝑐 = 175% 𝑥 𝑀𝑜𝑡𝑜𝑟 𝑅𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝐶𝑢𝑟𝑟𝑒𝑛𝑡
𝐼𝑐 = 175% 𝑥 10 = 17.5 𝐴
Use 30 AT, 2P, 60 AF circuit breaker.
Determine the Conductor Size:
𝐼𝑐 = 125% 𝑥 10 = 12.5 𝐴
Based on Table 3.10.16.1, use 2 – 5.5 𝑚𝑚2 THWN copper wire + 1 -

3.5 𝑚𝑚2 TW copper wire as EGC.
[According to PEC if the motor load is a continuous minimum circuit

breaker is 30 AT and for wire it must depend on the breaker therefore, we
will use 5.5 𝑚𝑚2 . For 30 AT, maximum load as continuous is 24 A]
H. Circuit 8: Air Conditioning Unit @ 2.0 Hp
The Full – Load Current of a 2.0 Hp ACU is 12 A based on the table

of Standard Full Load Current (FLC) of Single - Phase AC Motors.
@ 230 V supply: 230 V x 12 A = 2 760 VA
Determine the Overcurrent Protection: For hermetic refrigerant motor

compressor, use 175% - 225% of the full load current.
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𝐼𝑐 = 175% 𝑥 12 = 21 𝐴
Determine the Conductor Size:
𝐼𝑐 = 125% 𝑥 12 = 15 𝐴
Based on Table 3.10.16.1, use 2 – 5.5 𝑚𝑚2 THWN copper wire + 1 -

3.5 𝑚𝑚2 TW copper wire as EGC.
[According to PEC if the motor load is a continuous minimum circuit breaker

is 30 AT and for wire it must depend on the breaker therefore, we will use
5.5 𝑚𝑚2 . For 30 AT, maximum load as continuous is 24 A]
Calculating the Ampacity of Service Entrance Conductor (Feeder)

and Main Disconnecting Means
Continuous Load:
2 - ACU: 5060 VA
Lighting Outlets @ unity: 1900 VA
Total: 6960 VA
Non - Continuous Load:
CO @unity: 4 320 VA
Range: 8 000 VA
Water Heater: 2 500 VA
Total: 14 820 VA
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6960 𝑉𝐴 14820 𝑉𝐴
𝐼𝑎 = (125% 𝑥 + ) 𝑥 0.8
230 𝑉 230 𝑉
𝑰𝒂 = 𝟖𝟏. 𝟖𝟎𝟗 𝑨
We apply a demand factor for the reason that the loads will not run
at the same time. Based on PEC, we can use 30 𝑚𝑚2 𝑇𝐻𝑊𝑁 + 8 𝑚𝑚2 TW
EGC copper wire and 90 AT, 2P, 100 AF circuit breaker.
But for future expansion and safety, we may use 2 − 38 𝑚𝑚2 𝑇𝐻𝑊𝑁
+ 1 - 8 𝑚𝑚2 TW EGC copper wire and 1 - 100 AT, 2P, 225 AF, 230 V circuit
breaker.
Inverse Time Delay Feeder/Branch Circuit Copper Conduit
CKT Load Description
Volts Phase kVA Amperes Circuit Breaker THWN/THNN Specification
No.
QTY unit VA Description AT AF Pole Phase EGC
1 10 100 Lighting Outlet 230 1 1.0 4.38 15 60 2P 2 - 2.0 𝑚𝑚2 1 - 2.0 𝑚𝑚2 TW 20 mm PVC Pipe
3 6 180 Convinience Outlet 230 1 2.16 9.39 20 60 2P 2 - 3.5 𝑚𝑚2 1 - 3.5 𝑚𝑚2 TW 20 mm PVC Pipe
4 6 180 Convinience Outlet 230 1 2.16 9.39 20 60 2P 2 - 3.5 𝑚𝑚2 1 - 3.5 𝑚𝑚2 TW 20 mm PVC Pipe
5 1 8000 Electric Range 230 1 8.0 34.78 40 60 2P 2 - 8.0 𝑚𝑚2 1 - 5.5 𝑚𝑚2 TW 32 mm PVC Pipe
6 1 2500 Water Heater 230 1 2.5 10.87 20 60 2P 2 - 3.5 𝑚𝑚2 1 - 3.5 𝑚𝑚2 TW 20 mm PVC Pipe
7 1 2300 1.5 Hp ACU 230 1 2.3 10 30 60 2P 2 - 5.5 𝑚𝑚2 1 - 3.5 𝑚𝑚2 TW 25 mm PVC Pipe
8 1 2760 2.0 Hp ACU 230 1 2.76 12 30 60 2P 2
2 - 5.5 𝑚𝑚 1 - 3.5 𝑚𝑚2 TW 25 mm PVC Pipe
9 Spare 230 1
Incoming Feeder and Protection Service 94.72 100 225 2P 2 - 38 𝑚𝑚2 1 - 8.0 𝑚𝑚2 TW 40 mm RSC Pipe
Problem 3: Optional Calculation
Determine the service entrance conductor and OCPD of service

equipment using optional calculation. Single Family Dwelling Up to 150
sq meters floor area. (Not more than six circuits).
Condition: The dwelling has a floor area of 145 sq m. It has the typical
household appliances including one 1.5 Hp room air conditioning unit.
2.1: Total Load
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(A) General Lighting and Convenience Receptacle Load: [See Table

2.20.2.3] Note: Table 2.20.1.3 includes the receptacle outlets of 20 A or
less. [The floor area for each floor shall be calculated from the outside
dimensions of the building dwelling unit, or other area involved. For
dwelling units, the calculated floor area shall not include open porches,
garages, or unused or unfinished spaces not adaptable for future use.]
145 𝑚2 x 24 VA per 𝑚2 = 3 480 VA
The computed load is 3 480 VA / 230 V = 15.13 A
One branch circuit of 20 A would theoretically adequate, however

for flexibility and to allow for future needs provide two 20 – A branch
circuits for lighting and convenience outlets.
(B) Small Appliance Load [See Sections 2.10.1.11 (C)(1) and

2.20.3.13(A)].
One 20 – Ampere @ 1 500 VA = 1500 VA
Provide one 20 – A small appliance circuit
(C) Laundry Circuit [See Sections 2.10.1.11 (C)(2) and 2.20.3.13(B)]
One 20 – Ampere @ 1 500 VA = 1500 VA
Provide one 20 – A small appliance circuit
Sub-Total = 6 480 VA
Application of Demand Factors: (See Table 2.30.3.3)
First 3000 VA @ 100% D.F = 3 000 VA
3001 – 120,000 VA @ 35% = 1 218 VA
Remainder @ 25%
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(D) Other Load
1 – 1.5 Hp ACU, 10 A x 230 V = 2 300 VA
@ 100% D.F
Provide one 30 – A room ACU.
2.2: Service Entrance Conductor
Total Full Load Current (See Sections 4.30.2.4 and 4.40.1.7)
Note 1: See Section 2.20.3.11 for the conductor and overcurrent protection
ampere rating.
Note 2: See Section 2.30.2.3(B) for minimum service entrance conductor.
𝑇𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑛𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝐿𝑜𝑎𝑑 + 25% 𝑜𝑓 𝐿𝑎𝑟𝑔𝑒𝑠𝑡 𝑀𝑜𝑡𝑜𝑟

𝐼𝑎 =
230
6480 + 2300 + (0.25 𝑥 2300)
𝐼𝑎 =
230
𝑰𝒂 = 𝟒𝟎. 𝟔𝟕 𝑨
Use 2 – 14 𝑚𝑚2 THWN + 1 – 5.5 𝑚𝑚2 TW EGC copper wire.
2.3: Service Equipment
Maximum current rating of protective devices with: (See Section

4.30.4.2 and Table 4.30.4.2)
(1) Non-Time Delay Fuse:
[3, 000 + 1 218 + 300% (2 300)]VA / 230 V = 48 A
(2) Inverse Time Circuit Breaker:
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[3, 000 + 1 218 + 250% (2 300)]VA / 230 V = 43 A
Use one 60 – A, 1PST, 250 V safety switch with one 60 A fuse; or use one
50 A trip, 2 - pole, 230 V molded case circuit breaker (See Section 2.40.1.6)
Problem 4: Determine the branch circuit protection, size of the conductor

wires and the main feeder.
Condition: Multi – Family Dwellings 4 – Door Apartment
Type of Service: 230 V
2 – wire, Line to Ground
Floor Area per unit: 80 𝑚2
Total Floor Area: 320 𝑚2
Equipped with one 5.1 kW cooking unit, one unit laundry circuit.
A. Circuit 1: For lighting load per unit
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By area method, General Lighting Load by Occupancy for Dwelling

Units.
80 𝑚2 x 24 VA per square meter
= 1. 920 VA
1 920 𝑉𝐴
𝐼𝑎 = = 8.35 𝐴
230
Use 2 – 3.5 𝑚𝑚2 THWN + 1 – 2.0 𝑚𝑚2 TW EGC copper wire and 15
AT, 2P, 60 AF circuit breaker. Use 20 mm dia PVC Pipe
B. Circuit 2: For Convenience Outlet Load
6 receptacles x 2 gang per outlet x 180 VA
= 2 160 VA
2 160 𝑉𝐴
𝐼𝑎 = = 9.39 𝐴
230
Use 2 – 3.5 𝑚𝑚2 (No. 12) THWN + 1 – 3.5 𝑚𝑚2 TW EGC copper wire
and 20 AT, 2P, 60 AF circuit breaker. Use 20 mm dia PVC Pipe
C. Circuit 3: Laundry Circuit
@ 1, 500 VA per circuit.

1 500 𝑉𝐴
𝐼𝑎 = = 6.52 𝐴
230
and 20 AT, 2P, 60 AF circuit breaker. Use 20 mm dia PVC Pipe.
D. Circuit 4: Cooking Unit at 5 100 VA
According to Table 2.20.3.16 Demand Factors and Loads for

Household Electric Ranges, Wall-Mounted Ovens, Counter-Mounted
Cooking Units, and Other Household Cooking Appliances over 1¾ kW
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Rating (Column C to be used in all cases except as otherwise permitted in

Note 3.). We can apply demand factor of 80%.
5 100 𝑉𝐴
𝐼𝑎 = (0.8) = 17.739 𝐴
230
For electric ranges the minimum circuit breaker is 30AT.
and 30 AT, 2P, 60 AF circuit breaker. Use 25 mm dia PVC Pipe.
E. Sub-Feeder per Dwelling
Circuit 1: 1 920
Circuit 2: 2 160
Circuit 3: 1 500
Circuit 4: 5 100
Total: 10 680 VA
Applying Demand factor of 80%:

10 680𝑉𝐴
𝐼𝑎 = (0.8) = 37.15 𝐴
230 𝑉
Base on Table 3.10.1.16 of PEC and Table A-1
Use a minimum of 2 - 8.0 𝑚𝑚2 THWN + 1 – 5.5 𝑚𝑚2 TW EGC copper

wire, 60 AT, 2P, 100 AF circuit breaker and 32 mm diameter PVC conduit
pipe.
F. Size of the Main Feeder / Main Disconnecting Means
Solve the Total Connected Load on 4 dwelling units at 10 680 VA

each.
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10 680 VA x 4 = 42 720 VA
Based on Table 2.20.4.5 of PEC, for 4 dwelling units apply 45% demand
factor.
42 720 VA (0.45) = 19, 224 VA
Solve for the line current,

19 224 𝑉𝐴
𝐼𝐿 = = 83.5826 𝐴
230 𝑉
Determine the size of conductor (See Table 3.10.1.16),
Use 2 - 50 𝑚𝑚2 TW copper wire (120 A ampacity) or 2 - 38 𝑚𝑚2 THWN

copper wire (125 A ampacity) + 1 − 8.0 𝑚𝑚2 TW EGC copper wire.
Comment:
It will be noted in 3.10.1.16 that the 83.5826 A as computed does

not exceed 80% of the 120 allowable ampacities of 50 𝑚𝑚2TW copper wire
or 125 ampacities of 38 𝑚𝑚2 THWN copper wire. Therefore, any of these
two types of wire could be used for main feeder (See Article 6.70 of PEC).
Determine the size of OCPD, (See Table A -1)
Use 125 AT, 2P, 225 AF inverse time delay circuit breaker.
Determine the conduit size
Use 40 mm diameter RSC or IMT Pipe.
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Sample Single Line Diagram

Load Schedule:
Type of Service: 230 V, 60 Hz Enclosure: NEMA 3R
2 – Wire, Single Phase
Inverse Time Delay Feeder/Branch Circuit Copper Conduit
CKT Load Description
Volts Phase kVA Amperes Circuit Breaker THWN/THNN Specification
No.
QTY unit VA Description AT AF Pole Phase EGC
1 12 100 Lighting Outlet 230 1 1.920 8.35 15 60 2P 2 - 2.0 𝑚𝑚2 1 - 2.0𝑚𝑚2 TW 20 mm PVC Pipe
2 6 180 Small App 230 1 2.16 9.39 20 60 2P 2 - 3.5𝑚𝑚2 1 - 3.5𝑚𝑚2 TW 20 mm PVC Pipe
3 1,500 Laundry Load 230 1 1.5 6.54 20 60 2P 2 - 3.5 𝑚𝑚2 1 - 3.5𝑚𝑚2 TW 20 mm PVC Pipe
4 5,100 Cooking Unit 230 1 5.1 17.74 30 60 2P 2 - 5.5 𝑚𝑚2 1 - 5.5𝑚𝑚2 TW 25 mm PVC Pipe
5 Spare
Main Disconnecting Means 230 1 10.68 37.15 60 100 2P 2 - 8.0 𝑚𝑚2 1 - 5.5𝑚𝑚2 TW 32 mm PVC Pipe
Incoming Feeder and Protection Service 83.58 125 225 2P 2 - 38 𝑚𝑚2 1 - 8.0 𝑚𝑚2 TW 40 mm RSC Pipe
Problem 5: Make a schedule of load of the following condition.
40 Lighting Outlet @ 50 W each 1 – Electric Range @ 8,000 W
24 Convenience Outlet 1 – 1.0 Hp water pump motor
1 – Small Appliance (Rice Cooker) 1 – 7.5 Hp Motor (3 )
An Air Conditioning Unit
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1 – 2.0 Hp
1 – 1.5 Hp
1 – 1.0 Hp
Type of Service:
a. 3 – phase, 3 – Wire Delta Connection
b. 3 – phase, 4 – Wire, 400 V, Wye Connection
A. For 40 Lighting Outlet, it can be a 4 circuit with 10 outlet per circuit.

(Take note it may vary depending on the plan, it can be, 10, 10, 12, 8
combination per circuit etc.)
Circuit 1: 10 Lighting Outlet
Total VA: 10 x 50 VA = 500 VA

500 𝑉𝐴
𝐼= = 2.17 𝐴
230 𝑉
Use 2 – 2.0 𝑚𝑚2 THWN + 1 - 2.0 𝑚𝑚2 TW EGC copper wire.
Use 15 AT, 2P, 60AF circuit breaker
Use 20 mm PVC pipe.
Circuit 2 – 4 are the as circuit 1.
B. For 24 convenience outlet (12 duplex CO). It can be divided into two
circuits having 6 duplex CO each.
Circuit 5: 6 – duplex CO.
Total Load: 6 x 2 gang per CO x 180 VA = 2 160 VA
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2 160 𝑉𝐴
𝐼= = 9.39 𝐴
230 𝑉
Use 2 – 3.5 𝑚𝑚2 THWN + 1 – 3.5 𝑚𝑚2 TW EGC copper wire.
Use 20 mm PVC pipe
Circuit 6 is the as circuit 5.
Circuit 7: Small Appliance
For appliance a minimum of 1 500 VA.
1 500 𝑉𝐴
𝐼= = 6.52 𝐴
230 𝑉
Use 20 AT, 2P, 60AF circuit breaker and use 20 mm PVC pipe
Circuit 8: A 2.0 Hp ACU, single phase.
Full – Load current of 2.0 is 12 A.
VA Rated = 12 A x 230 = 2 760 A
Rating of Circuit Breaker:
I = 175% of FLC = 175% x 12 A = 21 A
Rating of Conductor:
I = 125% of FLC = 125% x 12 A = 15 A
Use 2 – 5.5 𝒎𝒎𝟐 THWN + 1 – 3.5 𝒎𝒎𝟐 TW EGC copper wire.
Use 25 mm diameter PVC pipe.
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Full – Load current of 1.5 is 10 A.
VA Rated = 10 A x 230 = 2 300 A
I = 175% of FLC = 175% x 10 A = 17.5 A
I = 125% of FLC = 125% x 10 A = 12.5 A
Full – Load current of 1.0 Hp is 8 A.
VA Rated = 8 A x 230 = 1 840 A
I = 175% of FLC = 175% x 8 A = 14 A
I = 125% of FLC = 125% x 8 A = 10 A
Circuit 11: 1.0 Hp Water Pump
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Full – Load current of 1.0 Hp is 8 A.
VA Rated = 8 A x 230 = 1 840 A
I = 250% of FLC = 2.50 x 8 A = 20 A
I = 125% of FLC = 125% x 8 A = 10 A
Circuit 12: Electric Range @ 8000 W

8 000 𝑉𝐴
𝐼= = 34.78 𝐴
230 𝑉𝐴
Use 32 mm PVC pipe
Circuit 13: 3 – phase, 7.5 Hp Elevator
Full load current of a 7.5 Hp, 3 – phase motor = 22 A
Total load = 22 A x √3 x 230 V = 8 764 VA
250% x FLC = 250% x 22 A = 55 A
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125% x FLC = 1.25 x 22 = 27.5 A
Use 3 – 8.0 𝑚𝑚2 THWN + 1 – 5.5 𝑚𝑚2 THW EGC copper wire
A. Computation of the Main Feeder: Delta Connection
(125% x √3 x Highest Ampacity in the Phase) + 3 – Phase Ampacity

+ (Ampacity of Highest Rated motor x 25%)
(125% x √3 x 36.78) + 22 + (22 x 25%)
𝐼 = 79.63 + 22 + 5.5
𝑰 = 𝟏𝟎𝟕. 𝟏𝟑 𝑨
Use 100 AT, 3P, 225 AF Inverse Time Delay Circuit Breaker
Use 3 – 38 𝑚𝑚2 THWN + 1 – 14.0 𝑚𝑚2 TW EGC copper wire
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Use 40 mm diameter RSC or IMT Conduit
L1 Red
Panel ID MDP Enclosure Nema - 1 Indoor Load Connection Delta L2 Black
KAIC 10 Volts / Hz 230 V / 60 Hz Ground / Neutral Green / Gray L3 Blue
Inverse Time
Conduit
CKT Load Description Amperes Delay Circuit Feeder/Branch Circuit: Copper THWN/THNN
Volts Phase kVA Specification
No. Breaker
QTY unit VA Description AB BC CA ABC AT AF Pole Phase Neutral EGC 20 mm PVC Pipe
5 6 180 CO, Duplex 230 1 2.2 9.39 20 60 2P 2 - 3.5 𝑚𝑚2 1 - 3.5 𝑚𝑚2 TW 20 mm PVC Pipe
6 6 180 CO, Duplex 230 1 2.16 9.39 20 60 2P 2 - 3.5 𝑚𝑚2 1 - 3.5 𝑚𝑚2 TW 20 mm PVC Pipe
7 1 1 500 Small Appliance 230 1 1.5 6.52 20 60 2P 2 - 3.5 𝑚𝑚2 1 - 3.5 𝑚𝑚2 TW 20 mm PVC Pipe
8 1 2760 2.0 HP ACU 230 1 2.76 12 30 60 2P 2 - 5.5 𝑚𝑚2 1 - 3.5 𝑚𝑚2 TW 25 mm PVC Pipe
11 1 1840 1.0 HP Water Pump 230 1 1.84 8 30 60 2P 2 - 3.5 𝑚𝑚2 1 - 3.5 𝑚𝑚2 TW 20 mm PVC Pipe
12 1 8000 Electric Range 230 1 8.0 34.8 40 60 2P 2 - 8.0 𝑚𝑚2 1 - 5.5 𝑚𝑚2 TW 32 mm PVC Pipe
13 1 8764 7.5 Hp AC Motor 230 3 8.764 22 60 100 3P 2 - 8.0 𝑚𝑚2 1 - 5.5 𝑚𝑚2 TW 32 mm PVC Pipe
Incoming Feeder and Protection Service 33.32 35.20 36.8 34.8 22 100 225 3P 3 - 38𝑚𝑚2 1 - 14.0𝑚𝑚2 TW 40 mm RSC Pipe
B. Computation of the Main Feeder: Wye Connection
The computation of Circuit 1- 12 is the same as Delta. The FLC of 7.5

Hp at 400 V is equal to 14 A.
250% x FLC = 2.5 x 14 A = 35 A
Use 40 AT, 3P, 60 AF, 5 KAIC Circuit Breaker
125% x FLC = 1.25 x 14 A = 17.5 A
Use 5.5 𝑚𝑚2 THWN + 3.5 𝑚𝑚2 TW EGC copper conductor
Use 25 mm diameter PVC Pipe
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Computation of Main Feeder:
(125% x Highest Ampacity in the Phase) + 3 – Phase Ampacity +

(Ampacity of Highest Rated motor x 25%)
(125% x 36.78) + 14 + (14 x 25%)
𝐼 = 45.98 + 14 + 3.5
𝑰 = 𝟔𝟑. 𝟒𝟖 𝑨𝑻
Use 70 AT, 3P, 100 AF, 10 KAIC Inverse Time Delay Circuit Breaker
Use 3 – 22 𝑚𝑚2 THWN + 1 – 5.5 𝑚𝑚2 TW EGC copper wire
Use 40 mm diameter RSC or IMT Conduit

L1 Red
Panel ID MDP Enclosure Nema - 1 Indoor Load Connection Wye - Wye L2 Black
KAIC 10 Volts / Hz 400V/230 V : 60 Hz Ground / Neutral Green / Gray L3 Blue
Inverse Time Conduit

CKT Load Description Amperes Feeder/Branch Circuit: Copper THWN/THNN
Volts Phase kVA Delay Circuit Specification
No.
QTY unit VA Description AN BN CN ABC AT AF Pole Phase Neutral EGC 20 mm PVC Pipe
1 10 50 Lighting Outlet 230 1 0.5 2.17 15 60 2P 1 - 2.0 𝑚𝑚2 1 - 2.0 𝑚𝑚2 1 - 2.0 𝑚𝑚2 TW 20 mm PVC Pipe
2 10 50 Lighting Outlet 230 1 0.5 2.17 15 60 2P 1 - 2.0 𝑚𝑚2 1 - 2.0 𝑚𝑚2 1 - 2.0 𝑚𝑚2 TW 20 mm PVC Pipe
3 10 50 Lighting Outlet 230 1 0.5 2.17 15 60 2P 1 - 2.0 𝑚𝑚 2
1 - 2.0 𝑚𝑚2 1 - 2.0 𝑚𝑚2 TW 20 mm PVC Pipe
4 10 50 Lighting Outlet 230 1 0.5 2.17 15 60 2P 1 - 2.0 𝑚𝑚 2
5 6 180 CO, Duplex 230 1 2.2 9.39 20 60 2P 1 - 3.5 𝑚𝑚2 1 - 3.5 𝑚𝑚2 1 - 3.5 𝑚𝑚2 TW 20 mm PVC Pipe
6 6 180 CO, Duplex 230 1 2.16 9.39 20 60 2P 1 - 3.5 𝑚𝑚2 1 - 3.5 𝑚𝑚2 1 - 3.5 𝑚𝑚2 TW 20 mm PVC Pipe
7 1 1 500 Small Appliance 230 1 1.5 6.52 20 60 2P 1 - 3.5 𝑚𝑚 2
8 1 2760 2.0 HP ACU 230 1 2.76 12 30 60 2P 1 - 5.5 𝑚𝑚 2
9 1 2300 1.5 HP ACU 230 1 2.3 10 30 60 2P 1 - 3.5 𝑚𝑚2 1 - 3.5 𝑚𝑚2 1 - 3.5 𝑚𝑚2 TW 20 mm PVC Pipe
10 1 1840 1.0 HP ACU 230 1 1.84 8 20 60 2P 1 - 3.5 𝑚𝑚2 1 - 3.5 𝑚𝑚2 1 - 3.5 𝑚𝑚2 TW 20 mm PVC Pipe
11 1 1840 1.0 HP Water Pump 230 1 1.84 8 30 60 2P 1 - 3.5 𝑚𝑚 2
12 1 8000 Electric Range 230 1 8.0 34.8 40 60 2P 1 - 8.0 𝑚𝑚 2
13 1 5577 7.5 Hp AC Motor 400 3 5.78 14 40 100 3P 3 - 5.5 𝑚𝑚2 3 - 5.5 𝑚𝑚2 1 - 3.5 𝑚𝑚2 TW 25 mm PVC Pipe
Incoming Feeder and Protection Service 30.34 35.20 36.8 34.8 14 70 100 3P 3 - 22𝑚𝑚2 3 - 22𝑚𝑚2 1 - 5.5 𝑚𝑚2 TW 40 mm RSC Pipe
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Self-Check 3:
Instruction: Make a schedule of load for the following conditions

and show the complete solution on every branch circuit and main feeder
(main disconnecting means). Also include the reference according to PEC
or other standards.
Computerize or Hand written:
Presentation (Clean and Neat work) 30%
Accurate Computation 30%
Reference 10%
Correct sizing of CB & Conductors 30%
1. A dwelling unit has a floor area of 50 square meters with typical small
appliance loads for small residential units like
1 – Flat iron 1200VA
1 – TV Set 80 VA
1 – Electric Fan 75 VA
1 – Radio 20 VA
2. A dwelling unit has a floor area of 200 sq m with a typical appliance

load of
2 - 1.5 Hp ACU 1 – Cooking unit @ 2.5kW
1 – Small appliance load
1 – Laundry load
1 – 1.0 Hp water pump
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3. Based on the layout below:
Fan @ 100 W
Addition Installation of:
1 – 1.5 Hp ACU 1 – Laundry Circuit
1 – Small Appliance load
1 – 1.5 Hp Water Pump
4. Consider the following load:
40 – Lighting Outlet 1 - 0.5 Hp Water Pump
19 – Duplex Convenience Outlet 1 – 2.0 Hp ACU
1 - 0.75 Hp Water Pump 1 – 1.5 Hp ACU
1 – 1.0 Hp Exhaust Fan 1 – 3 HP Agitator Motor
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1 – 1.0 Hp Intake Fan 1 – 1.5 Hp Conveyor Motor
a. Delta Connected 3 – phase Supply
b. Wye Connected 400V/230 V 3 phase Supply
5. A multi family dwelling unit with the following description:
Supply: 230 V, 60 Hz sing phase
Total Area: 400 sq meter
Divided into four (4) Apartment with equivalent size. An apartment has
the following load:
18 – Lighting Outlet 1 – 0.75 Hp Water Pump
12 – Duplex CO 1 – Laundry Circuit
1 – 1.5 Hp ACU 1 – Cooking unit at 2.5kW
1 – Small Appliance Load 1 – Electric Range @ 8.0kW
6. Design an office firm and make a schedule of loads.
Include an ACU (1.0 – 3.0 Hp), a minimum 25 lighting outlet, a

minimum 20 convenience outlet and a water pump. You may also include
a 3 – phase motor, a spare and lot size in sq m.
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MODULE 3: Load Schedule Calculation

ELECTRICAL STANDARDS AND PRACTICES

The electrical load scheduling is the process of estimating the

Summary or Listing of Data

I. Electrical System Parameters

II. Electrical Equipment Ratings

a. Wires and Cables

b. Overcurrent Protective Device (OCPD)

Why Prepared a load schedule?

a. It aids in determining the demand or power requirement of a

b. Provides identification of branch circuit assignment of electrical

c. Provides summary on the sizes and specifications of various

❖ Brach Circuit Conductors

d. Provides identifications of feeder circuit assignment of

e. Aids electrical installers in providing the correct wiring

ELECTRICAL STANDARDS AND PRACTICES

f. Aids suppliers and manufacturers so that the electrical

1. Demand Factor - The ratio of maximum demand of a system,

2. Diversity Factor – The ratio of the sum of the individual

𝐼𝑛𝑑𝑖𝑣𝑖𝑑𝑢𝑎𝑙 𝑀𝑎𝑥𝑖𝑚𝑢𝑚 𝐷𝑒𝑚𝑎𝑛𝑑

Lighting Feeders: 1.0 to 1.5

Power and Lighting Feeders: 1.50 to 2.0 (or higher)

3. Overcurrent – Any current in excess of the rated current of the

4. Feeder – The conductors between the final overcurrent device

5. Sub – Feeders – A set of conductors originating at a

6. Branch Circuit – The conductors between the final overcurrent

ELECTRICAL STANDARDS AND PRACTICES

7. Service Entrance Conductors – The service conductors

8. Receptacle – A contact device installed at the outlet for the

9. Equipment Grounding Conductor (EGC) – The conductive

10. Overcurrent Protective Device (OCPD) – A device capable of

Such devices are provided with interrupting ratings appropriate for

11. Nominal or Continuous Current Rating – The value of

ELECTRICAL STANDARDS AND PRACTICES

current at which the breaker will open, either instantaneously or after

12. Interrupting (kAIC) Rating – The highest current at rated

13. Ampere Frame (Frame Size) – The circuit breaker frame

14. Wire - A wire is measured by diameter. According to the

15. Cable - A cable contains a hot wire carrying the current, a

Philippine Electrical Codes 2017: Electrical Plan and Installation

Section 1.3.2.1 Plan Requirements:

1. Location and Site Plan

3. General Notes or Specifications

ELECTRICAL STANDARDS AND PRACTICES

a. Calculations of Voltage Drops

b. Calculation of short circuit currents

We are only focusing on the Schedule of Loads in this module.

Article 1.10 Requirements for Electrical Installation

Section 1.10.1.5 – Conductors are expressed in metric system

Section 1.10.6 – Conductors to carry current shall be of copper or

Section 1.10.1.15(c)(1)(a)(1) Temperature Limitations -

General Design Considerations and References

Sizing of Branch Circuit

a. Lighting and Receptacle Loads

Minimum ampacity and size per PEC 2017 section 2.10.2.2

• In general branch circuit conductors shall have an ampacity not

ELECTRICAL STANDARDS AND PRACTICES

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