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CENTER FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

IN ENGINEERING & TECHNOLGY

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DESIGN

Design Planning, Design Application &
Selection of Wiring Materials, Devices,
Distribution & Control Equipment

Gener G. Restubog, REE, M.Eng.EE, IIEE

What are you going to learn today?

Attributes of A Good Electrical Designer
The Design Challenge
Design Technical References
General Considerations in Electrical System Design
Pre-Design Documents
Basis of Design
Design Criteria
Codes and Standards
Steps in Preparing Electrical Design
PEC Electrical Plan Requirements
Common Electrical Requirements/Load of Commercial
& Industrial Facilities

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Wires and Cables
Raceways
Conduits
Wireway / Wire Gutter
Cable Tray / Cable Ladders
Multiconductor Cables
Nipple, Auxiliary Gutter
Outlets, Receptacles & Switches
Boxes
Utility Boxes
Straight Pullbox
Angle or U-Pullbox
Cabinets & Enclosures

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Overcurrent Protective Devices
Circuit Breakers
Fuses
Distribution Panels
Lighting Panel
Power Panel
Switchboards
Transformers
Motors & Generators
UPS
Capacitors

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Authors Note and Disclaimer

This
resource material is a compilation of relevant
information directly and/or indirectly extracted from various
articles, standards, books and other relevant publications in
power quality as enumerated in the references. As such, the
presentor claims no credit for most of the wording, content,
substance, and depth of the technical information presented
herein, except for the appropriate selection, logical
arrangement, comments and interpretations to make this
paper practically useful/valuable and understandable to the
seminar participants.

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Design?
What is it?

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Sample Electrical Design Plan

1. High Rise Commercial Building

2. Shopping Mall
3. Industrial-Manufacturing Plant

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Attributes of A Good Electrical Designer

To develop a safe, reliable, and acceptable electrical design, the electrical
designer must:
Be safety conscious
Have sound understanding and working knowledge of electrical
concepts and principles
Know and comply with the applicable codes, standards and statutory
regulation
Be familiar with the electrical equipment, instruments and
materials available in the market
Continually learn new techniques, methods and technology
Fair to his client/employer.

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The Design Challenge

An electrical designer must develop a design that
meets the requirements of his client/owner or the end
user of the electrical system without compromising
quality, safety, reliability & the environment
Given the clients limited resources (budget, time, etc)
and other constraints (seen or unseen), it may be a big
challenge to satisfy all of their requirements without
affecting quality, safety and reliability.

Hence proper planning, adequate studies and proper

consultations must be done prior to the development of
the design.
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Planning for
Electrical System Design

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Planning for Electrical System Design

Technical References
Electrical Codes
Handbooks
Standards
Brochures and Catalogs
Pre-design Studies
Design Manuals & Specifications

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Planning for Electrical System Design

Technical References
Sample Design References
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IEEE Std 241-1990 Recommended Practice for Electric Power

System in Commercial Buildings
IEEE Std 141-1993 IEEE Recommended Practice for Electric
Power Distribution for Industrial Plants
NEMA
ANSI
Philippine Electrical Code 2009
National Electrical Code 2011 (NFPA 70)
Designing Electrical System, James Stallcup
NEC Handbook, McPartland
NEC Handbook, W. Earley
EC&Ms Electrical Calculations Handbook, J.M. Paschal Jr
Standard Handbook for Electrical Engineers, 2006, Fink & Beatty
IES Lighting Manual

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Planning for Electrical System Design

Basic Considerations
Design Contracts

Design Scope of Work

Implementation Timeline
Deliverables
Client/Owner/End-User/Building Electrical
Requirements/Specifications
Pre-design Studies
Engineering Studies
Technical Feasibility Studies
Architectural Floor Plans and Elevations
Site Development Plan
Relevant design information from other disciplines
Statutory/Regulatory Requirements
Local Utility Requirements
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Planning for Electrical System Design

Basic Considerations
Applicable code and standards

Type, characteristic and availability of utility power

supply
Economic and budget limitations
Appropriate power distribution schemes and layout
Availability of electrical equipment, materials and
devices required to supply, control, monitor and
operate the required electric power
Capacity to serve the present and future demand load
Flexibility of the design to adopt to changes with
minimum cost and interruptions
Proper coordination with other trades and authorities

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Planning for Electrical System Design

Basic Considerations
Conformity to applicable codes and standards for
safety of persons and properties
Efficiency, workability & maintenability
Electrical As-builts (for existing buildings)

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Planning for Electrical System Design

Pre- Detailed Design Documents

Programming Documents
Project Objectives and Goals
General Scope of Work
Budgetary Estimates
Implementation Timeline
Project Risks, Issues and Concerns
Design Concept & Schematics
Basis of Design / Design Brief
Applicable Codes & Standards
Major Equipment & Material Specifications
Design Criteria / Calculations

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Planning for Electrical System Design

Basis of Design
The result of preliminary (pre-design) studies and
investigations done on particular design project is
usually presented to the client/owner in the form of
inception report, basis of design or engineers report.
This report establish the goals, objectives and quality of
the proposed design including the design concept,
design criteria and general specifications of major
equipment and materials.

These information helps to establish scope of works,

budgetary cost estimates, implementation timeline, risks
and other issues and concerns
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Codes and Standards

Compliance with the provisions of codes. standards and
other statutory regulations does not represent a design
specification but does identify minimum requirements for
the safe installation and utilization of electricity.
Although the code assures minimum safety provisions, it
does not:
guarantee efficient, reliable and accident free
installations.
The electrical designer must therefore be cautious and
should always consider safety in all his electrical design.

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Planning for Electrical System Design

Some Published Standards

Philippine Standard (PS)

Underwriter Laboratories (UL)

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
Insulated Power Cable Engineers Association (IPCEA)
Electrical Testing Laboratories
Illumination Engineering Society of North America (IES)
International Electro-Technical Commission (IEC)
Fire Code of the Philippines
National Building Code of the Philippines

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Planning for Electrical System Design

Basic Steps in Preparing Electrical Design

Contact: Architect or Client

2. Secure client requirements
3. Secure plans and other relevant documents
4. Coordinate with other consultants
5. Conduct site inspections
6. Prepare preliminary load calculations
7. Determine space requirements
8. Prepare preliminary power distribution single line diagram
9. Coordinate with utility company and other statutory
authorities
10. Determine the number and location of lighting
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Basic Steps in Preparing Electrical Design

11. Determine the location of power and convenience outlet

12. Prepare lightning protection and grounding plan
13. Prepare auxiliary system layout
14. Prepare branch circuit wiring
15. Prepare load schedules
16. Prepare final single line diagram
17. Prepare fixture schedule
18. Prepare mounting and other details
19. Complete the technical specifications
20. Complete other design analysis/computations

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Planning for Electrical System Design

PEC Electrical Plan Requirements

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Location and Site Plan

Legend & Symbols
General Notes and /or
Specifications
Electrical Layout
Power & Receptacle Outlets
Lighting
Fire Alarm
Schedule of Loads
Motor Loads
Lighting & Receptacle Loads
Other Loads
One Line Diagram
Grounding Plan
Miscellaneous Details
Design Analysis
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Planning for Electrical System Design

Definition: Commercial Facilities

Commercial Buildings [1]
The term commercial, residential, and institutional buildings as
encompasses all buildings other than industrial buildings and private
dwellings. It includes:
office and apartment buildings
hotels
schools
churches
marine, air, railway, and bus terminals
department stores & retail shops
governmental buildings
hospitals, nursing homes, mental and correctional institutions
theaters, sports arenas
other buildings serving the public directly

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System Requirements for Commercial Buildings [1]

Building electric service
Power distribution system
Lighting: Interior and exterior
Communications
Fire alarm systems
Transportation.
Space conditioning
Sanitation
Plumbing
Security System
Business machines

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Refrigeration equipment
Food handling and food preparation facilities
Maintenance facilities
Lightning protection
Automated building control systems
Entertainment facilities and
specialized audiovisual systems
Medical facilities
Recreational facilities
Legally required and optional
standby/emergency power and peak-shaving
systems
Signing, signaling, and traffic
control systems, parking control

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Definition: Industrial Facilities

Industrial Plants [2]

The term industrial plants refers to industrial plants, buildings, and

complexes where manufacturing, industrial production, research,
and development are performed.
It does not include commercial buildings, such as institutional,
governmental, public, health-related ofce buildings, nor
apartment and residential buildings.

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System Requirements for Industrial Plants [2]

Building electric service
Power distribution systems for
manufacturing and process equipment.
Plant distribution system for house loads
Power outlet systems for movable
equipment
Process control systems
Materials handling systems
Lighting: interior and exterior
Communications
Fire alarm systems
Transportation:
Space-conditioning
Sanitation
Environmental containment of materials
classified as hazardous to the
environment,
Plumbing
Security system
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Business machines
Refrigeration equipment;
Compressed air, vacuum systems, process gas
storage and handling systems;
Clean or secure areas for isolation against
contaminants and/or electromagnetic and radiofrequency interference (EMI/RFI)
Food handling, dining and cafeteria, and food
preparation facilities;
Maintenance facilities;
Lightning protection;
Automated facility control systems;
Showrooms, training areas;
Medical facilities;
Employee rest and recreational areas;
In-plant generation, cogeneration, and total energy
provisions.
Signing, signaling, and traffc control systems.
Parking control systems, including automated
parking systems.

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References:
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IEEE Std 241-1990 Recommended Practice for Electric Power

System in Commercial Buildings
IEEE Std 141-1993 IEEE Recommended Practice for Electric
Power Distribution for Industrial Plants
Philippine Electrical Code 2009
National Electrical Code 2011
Eaton Cuttler-Hammer Catalogue
Designing Electrical System, James Stallcup
NEC Handbook, McPartland
NEC Handbook, W.M Earley