EE 158 - Electrical System Design

Introduction
I. What is electrical system design? - The sizing and arrangement of electrical equipment, conductors, devices and instruments to safely and effectively transfer electric energy from a source of power to lamps, motors, and other functional devices which operate on electricity.

INTRODUCTION

Prof. Rowaldo R. del Mundo

Department of Electrical & Electronics Engineering University of the Philippines

University of the Philippines Department of Electrical & Electronics Engineering

EE 158 Electrical System Design Prof. Rowaldo R. del Mundo

Responsibilities
II. What are the responsibilities of an electrical designer?
1. Study and establish the electrical needs and characteristics of the power supply. 2. Scale details of the overall electrical system to meet the limitations of budgeted funds. 3. Ensure conformity to applicable codes and standards.

Characteristics
III. Characteristics of a good electrical system design
1. Reliability. The electrical system provides continuity of electrical supply taking into consideration the nature of activities within the building or facilities. 2. Flexibility. The layout and type of equipment should readily accommodate changes in the locations of electrical loads and future requirements such as additions, extensions or modifications to the system. 3. Accessibility. The design of the system must provide ease of access to equipment for maintenance and repair.

University of the Philippines Department of Electrical & Electronics Engineering

EE 158 Electrical System Design Prof. Rowaldo R. del Mundo

University of the Philippines Department of Electrical & Electronics Engineering

EE 158 Electrical System Design Prof. Rowaldo R. del Mundo

Considerations
IV. Preliminary considerations in electrical system design
1. Determine the characteristics of the building/facilities - Type of building: industrial plant, office building, school, hospital, etc. - Small or large - Single-storey or multilevel

Considerations
2. Standardize equipment types and ratings
- Standardization results in significant economy, both for the initial capital requirements and inventory of replacement parts. - Lack of standardization complicates maintenance, thereby reducing the efficiency of maintenance personnel. - The use of special, nonstandard equipment and voltages may seriously impair expansion or modification of the electrical system at a later date.
Notes: (1) These characteristics give insight to the types of electrical utilization, the need for flexibility, the accessibility of the system, and the duty cycles of various load devices. (2) A full understanding of all loads (i.e., their sizes and points of application) is essential to the selection of the best type of distribution system.

University of the Philippines Department of Electrical & Electronics Engineering

EE 158 Electrical System Design Prof. Rowaldo R. del Mundo

University of the Philippines Department of Electrical & Electronics Engineering

EE 158 Electrical System Design Prof. Rowaldo R. del Mundo

The Philippine Electrical Code

V. The Philippine Electrical Code 1. Purpose
- The primary objective of the code is to establish basic material quality and electrical work standards for the safe use of electricity for light, heat, power, communications, signaling, and other purposes.

Basic Elements of Electrical Distribution

2. Classification of Code rules

a. Wiring design rules b. Installation rules c. Manufacturing rules
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A Typical Electrical System

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Basic Elements of Electric Distribution System

Main Distribution Panel
Lighting Panelboard

branch circuits

Distribution Panel sub-feeders

Lighting Panelboard

branch circuits

feeders sub-feeders feeders Distribution Panel

branch circuits
Lighting Panelboard

branch circuits

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