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The document outlines the calculation of ampacity for a service entrance, detailing the total current load from lighting, appliances, and other sources, resulting in a total load of 13800 watts. It specifies the required sizes for conduit and conductors, including 32 mm diameter conduit, 38 mm² TW copper wire for the main feeder, and a 22 mm² neutral wire. Additionally, it mentions the use of 100 amp circuit breakers for the main disconnecting means.

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The document outlines the calculation of ampacity for a service entrance, detailing the total current load from lighting, appliances, and other sources, resulting in a total load of 13800 watts. It specifies the required sizes for conduit and conductors, including 32 mm diameter conduit, 38 mm² TW copper wire for the main feeder, and a 22 mm² neutral wire. Additionally, it mentions the use of 100 amp circuit breakers for the main disconnecting means.

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CALCULATING THE AMPACITY OF THE SERVICE ENTRANCE 3.

Size of Conduit Pipe


CONDUCTOR AND THE MAIN DISCONNECTING MEANS Use 1 pc. 32 mm diameter conduit pipe
1. Determine the total current load
[Link] Load ------------------------------------------------------------800 watts 4. MAIN BREAKER
[Link] Appliance Load -----------------------------------------------1800 watts Use 2 pcs. 100 amp. 2 wire 250 volts, 2 pole molded circuit breaker
[Link] Load -------------------------------------------------------------10000 watts
Total Load except the Air Conditioning Unit (acu) --------------12600 watts NOTE:
The total computed connected load is 63 amp, a 30 mm² copper wire
Apply Demand Factor could be used considering its 90 amp capacity. The PEC provides that if
First 10,000 watts @ 100% Demand Factor - 10000 watts the computed load exceeds 10,000 watts, the conductor and over current
Subtract: 12600-10000 = 2600 watts protection shall be rated not less than 100 ampere, hence 2 pcs 38 mm²
Multiply: 2600 x 40% = 1040 watts TW copper wire is sued for the main feeder and 2 pcs. 100 amp for the
Aircon (acu) at 100% demand factor = 2760 watts main breaker.
Total ------------------------------------------------------------ 13800 watts

Total Connected Load plus 25% of the largest motor 230 v.


I= 13800 watts + (25% of 2760 watts)
230 v
I= 63 amp.

2. Size of the Main Feeder & Neutral Line


Use 2 pcs. 38 mm² TW copper wire

The neutral conductor of a 3 wire line to line (Meralco service) shall have
an ampacity of not less than 70% of the ungrounded (live wire) conductor
or two trade size smaller than the ungrounded conductor (PEC specs.):
Therefore: Use 1 pc. 22 mm² No. 4 AWG TW copper wire neutral

SCHOOL: STUDENT / STUDENT NO.: PLATE TITLE: PLATE NO.: RATING:

PANGASINAN STATE UNIVERSITY TACADENA, ARIANE GRACE P. / 22 - UR - 0162/ BSCE-2B 2 - BEDROOM BUNGALOW
DEPARTMENT: SUBJECT:
APR. 23, 2024 INSTRUCTOR: -
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING ENGINEERING UTILITIES 1 (EU1) MAY 22, 2024 ENGR. JEANELYN CALIP

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