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Cable Capacity:
For Cu Wire Current Capacity (Up to 30 Sq.mm) = 6X Size of Wire in Sq.mm
Ex. For 2.5 Sq.mm=62.5=15 Amp, For 1 Sq.mm=61=6 Amp, For 1.5 Sq.mm=61.5=9 Amp
For Cable Current Capacity = 4X Size of Cable in Sq.mm ,Ex. For 2.5 Sq.mm=42.5=9 Amp.
Nomenclature for cable Rating = Uo/U
where Uo=Phase-Ground Voltage, U=Phase-Phase Voltage, Um=Highest Permissible Voltage
Earthing Resistance:
Earthing Resistance for Single Pit=5 ,Earthing Grid=0.5
As per NEC 1985 Earthing Resistance should be <5.
Voltage between Neutral and Earth <=2 Volts
Resistance between Neutral and Earth <=1
Creepage Distance=18 to 22mm/KV (Moderate Polluted Air) or
Creepage Distance=25 to 33mm/KV (Highly Polluted Air)
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Insulation Resistance:
Insulation Resistance Value for Rotating Machine= (KV+1) M.
Insulation Resistance Value for Motor (IS 732) = ((20xVoltage (L-L)) / (1000+ (2xKW)).
Insulation Resistance Value for Equipment (<1KV) = Minimum 1 M.
Insulation Resistance Value for Equipment (>1KV) = KV 1 M per 1KV.
Insulation Resistance Value for Panel = 2 x KV rating of the panel.
Min Insulation Resistance Value (Domestic) = 50 M / No of Points. (All Electrical Points with Electrical ing & Plugs).Should
be less than 0.5 M
Min Insulation Resistance Value (Commercial) = 100 M / No of Points. (All Electrical Points without ing & Plugs).Should be
less than 0.5 M.
Test Voltage (A.C) for Meggering = (2X Name Plate Voltage) +1000
Test Voltage (D.C) for Meggering = (2X Name Plate Voltage).
Submersible Pump Take 0.4 KWH of extra Energy at 1 meter drop of Water.
Lighting Arrestor:
Arrestor have Two Rating=
(1) MCOV=Max. Continuous Line to Ground Operating Voltage.
(2) Duty Cycle Voltage. (Duty Cycle Voltage>MCOV).
Transformer:
Current Rating of Transformer=KVAx1.4
Short Circuit Current of T.C /Generator= Current Rating / % Impedance
No Load Current of Transformer=<2% of Transformer Rated current
Capacitor Current (Ic)=KVAR / 1.732xVolt (Phase-Phase)
Typically the local utility provides transformers rated up to 500kVA For maximum connected load of 99kW,
Typically the local utility provides transformers rated up to 1250kVA For maximum connected load of 150kW.
The diversity they would apply to apartments is around 60%
Maximum HT (11kV) connected load will be around 4.5MVA per circuit.
4No. earth pits per transformer (2No. for body and 2No. for neutral earthing),
Clearances, approx.1000mm around TC allow for transformer movement for replacement.
Diesel Generator:
Diesel Generator Set Produces=3.87 Units (KWH) in 1 Li er of Diesel.
Requirement Area of Diesel Generator = for 25KW to 48KW=56 Sq.meter, 100KW=65 Sq.meter.
DG less than or equal to 1000kVA must be in a canopy.
DG greater 1000kVA can either be in a canopy or skid mounted in an acoustically treated room
DG noise levels to be less than 75dBA @ 1meter.
DG fuel storage tanks should be a maximum of 990 Li er per unit Storage tanks above this level will trigger more stringent
explosion protection provision.
Current Transformer:
Nomenclature of CT:
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Star Connection
1KW=1.36HP
Delta Connection
1KWH=3.6 MJ
1Cal=4.186 J
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MASILAMANI.V says:
July 28, 2013 at 2:36 am
excellent for this words
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Dillip Kumar Deo says:
April 16, 2014 at 9:29 am
Jignesh it is very usefull for all engineers.
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Chisi says:
July 28, 2013 at 6:04 am
Man, you are the best..I never knew most of these rules.
Long live Jignesh!
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HEENA says:
July 28, 2013 at 8:50 am
3 PHASE MOTOR DRAWS CURRENTS 2.5 AMP/hp.if it is 230 v
and 1.5A/HP If it is 440 volt .
Can you also please add formulas too..
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Jignesh.Parmar says:
July 28, 2013 at 12:22 pm
Read Tile of this Page.This is THUMB RULES so There is no any formula/References/Code For that !!!
This is used for Quick calculation
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SUBRAMANIAN.P says:
July 28, 2013 at 12:49 pm
Really the topics is very useful to me
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arvind says:
July 28, 2013 at 5:21 pm
VERY USEFUL AND HANDY INFO
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arvind says:
July 28, 2013 at 5:22 pm
very imp info
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shaileshkumar.patel@Linde-LE.com says:
July 29, 2013 at 4:38 am
Dear Jignesh
I am regularly ge ing updateds from this websites. It is very useful.
Can you please reply me for following query.
As per Indian standrad : Emergency standby duty generator ( for
example : 1250 KVA,415 V) can be loaded for full load (i.e 1250 KVAconstant or vairiable load ) in case of
main power source outgae for 3 days. If any supporting IS number is
available -please advise.
In case Alternate relevant international standard is clarifying this
query -please advise.
With best regards
Shailesh G Patel
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One our customer in UK.Their asking for Below ground earthing calculation used BS (british standard).But I have IEEE80 format
Ex sheet. Their not accepting IEEE80. Hence.Hence Kindly send the BS format for below ground earthing.
This is very useful for Us.
Regards
V.vasantha kumar.
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Jose says:
October 7, 2014 at 12:46 pm
Dear Sir,
can you prepare thumb rule based on DEWA regulations.
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Mohanty says:
November 8, 2014 at 2:42 am
Gud information for public knowladge.. Thanks lot.
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Lakshman prasad Gupta says:
January 21, 2015 at 6:44 pm
In domestic wiring, if neutral line is shotred with housing earth line, What problem we can face? Whether it will eect on KWH
meter reading? Is there any chances of ge ing my electronic equipments damage?
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GK says:
January 28, 2015 at 8:33 am
Excellent information. LIVE LONG DEAR ENGR JIGNESH. GK
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parag says:
June 11, 2015 at 2:25 am
WHAT IS 10X RULE IN VOLTAGE DIVIDER CIRCUIT
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Aditya sharma says:
August 1, 2015 at 6:10 am
Sir
its wonderful knowledge is here
i m very thankful to u . Jagnesh ji
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