DIVINE WORD COLLEGE OF CALAPAN

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE

PLATE NO. 3
BUILDING ELECTRICAL
EQUIPMENTS

SUBMITTED BY:
PITA, ANDRAE KATE SANDAE L.
SUBMITTED TO:
ENGR. KATHIA S. BERCERO
DATE:
AUGUST 27, 2020
Design Exercises
18-42. With respect to conductor insulation, interpret the following insulation designations:
a. T: Thermoplastic insulation
b. N: Nylon-jacketed
c. H: Heat-resistant
d. HH: Highly heat-resistant
e. W: Wet
18-43. With respect to conductors, interpret the following designations:
a. THHN : Thermoplastic insulation (PVC), high heat resistant, 90°C rating, dry or
damp locations, Nylon jacket
b. THWN: Thermoplastic insulation (PVC), heat resistant 75°C rating, wet locations, Nylon jacket
c. XHHW: Thermoset. High Heat-Resistance, Water Resistance, 90° C in dry locations and 75° C in wet
locations
d. AL: Aluminum
e. CU: Copper
18-44. With respect to cable, interpret the following designations:
a. NM: Non- metallic
b. ACTH: Armored cable with thermoplastic-insulated, heat-resistant conductors.
c. UF: Underground feeder
d. USE: Under ground service entrance
18-45. With respect to conductor insulation, describe the following location ratings:
a. Dry – A dry location typically applies to conductors that are enclosed in a building and remain dry except
during initial construction.
b. Damp - A damp location includes wiring in above-ground, protected outdoor locations such as in covered open
decks and canopies.
c. Wet - A wet location is when the conductor is exposed to weather (i.e., buried conductors and conductors
encased in concrete in contact with the ground) or exposed to severe moisture conditions such as where the
conductor is subjected to applications involving water (i.e., cleaning or washing processes such as a car wash)

18-46. A single-phase, three-wire panelboard must feed 30 circuits. From tables provided in this chapter,
identify the minimum frame size required.
Frame size: 150A
18-47. A single-phase, three-wire panelboard must feed 36 circuits. From tables provided in this chapter,
identify the minimum frame size required.
Frame size: 200A
18-48. A three-phase, four-wire panelboard must feed 42 circuits. From tables provided in this chapter,
identify the minimum frame size required.
Frame size: 400A
18-49. A three-phase, four-wire panelboard must feed 42 circuits. From tables provided in this chapter,
identify the frame sizes available to meet this requirement.
Frame size: 400A
18-50. From tables provided in this chapter, identify the NEMA
designation for the following wallmounted, grounding-type
devices used in a residence that are rated at 15 A, 125 V, and
serve as a connection method for a two-pole, three-wire
circuit:
a. Receptacle:
b. Plug:

18-51. From tables provided in this chapter, identify the NEMA

designation for the following heavyduty grounding-type devices that
are rated at 20 A, 125 V, and serve as a connection method for a
two-pole, threewire circuit:
a. Receptacle:
b. Plug:

18-52. From tables provided in this chapter, identify the NEMA

designation for the following grounding-type devices used for clothes
dryers:
a. Receptacle
b. Plug

18-53. From tables provided in this chapter, identify the NEMA

designation for the following grounding-type devices used for a
kitchen range requiring a 50 A, 125/250 V rating:
a. Receptacle
b. Plug

18-54. From tables provided in this chapter, identify the NEMA

designation for the following grounding-type devices used for copy
machines and air conditioners requiring a 50 A, 125 V rating:
a. Receptacle
b. Plug

18-55. From tables provided in this chapter, identify the NEMA

designation for the following grounding-type devices requiring
a 20 A, 250 V four-pole, four-wire, three-phase rating:
a. Receptacle
b. Plug
18-56. From tables provided in this chapter, identify the
NEMA designation for the following grounding-type devices
requiring a 20 A, 250 V four-pole, four-wire, three-phase
rating:
a. Receptacle
b. Plug

18-57. From tables provided in this chapter, identify the ampacity of the following conductors:
a. No. 8 AWG copper conductor with THHN insulation and a temperature rating of 60°C/140°F
40
b. No. 8 AWG copper conductor with THHN insulation and a temperature rating of 75°C/167°F
50
c. No. 8 AWG copper conductor with THHN insulation and a temperature rating of 90°C/194°F
55
d. No. 8 AWG aluminum conductor with THHN insulation and a temperature rating of 75°C/167°F
No ampacity given in the table
18-58. From tables provided in this chapter, identify the ampacity of the following conductors:
a. No. 4/0 AWG aluminum conductor with THHN insulation and a temperature rating of 60°C/140°F
150
b. No. 4/0 AWG aluminum conductor with THHN insulation and a temperature rating of 75°C/167°F
180
c. No. 4/0 AWG aluminum conductor with THHN insulation and a temperature rating of 90°C/194°F
205

18-59. From tables provided in this chapter, identify the ampacity of the following conductors:
a. No. 500 kcmil aluminum conductor with XHHW-2 insulation and a temperature rating of
60°C/140°F = 260
b. No. 500 kcmil aluminum conductor with XHHW-2 insulation and a temperature rating of
75°C/167°F= 310
c. No. 500 kcmil aluminum conductor with XHHW-2 insulation and a temperature rating of 90°C/194°F=
350

18-60. Nonmetallic (NM-B) cable is commonly used in single family residential installations. From tables
provided in this chapter, identify the ampacity of the following conductors:
a. NM-B cable with three No. 14 AWG copper conductors having THHN or THWN insulation
Ampacity: 15
b. NM-B cable with three No. 12 AWG copper conductors having THHN or THWN insulation
Ampacity: 20
c. NM-B cable with three No. 10 AWG copper conductors having THHN or THWN insulation
Ampacity: 30
18-61. Armored cable (AC) is commonly used in commercial, industrial, institutional, and multiresidential
installations. From tables provided in this chapter, identify the ampacity of the following conductors:
a. AC cable with three No. 14 AWG copper conductors having THHN or THWN insulation
Ampacity:15
b. AC cable with three No. 12 AWG copper conductors having THHN or THWN insulation
Ampacity:20
c. AC cable with three No. 10 AWG copper conductors having THHN or THWN insulation
Ampacity:30

18-62. From tables provided in this chapter, approximate the full load rating for a 10 hp, 208 V,
threephase electric motor, in amperes. = 29V
18-63. From tables provided in this chapter, approximate the full load rating for a 11⁄2 hp, 120 V,
singlephase electric motor, in amperes.= 15.6 V
18-64. From tables provided in this chapter, approximate the full load rating for a 100 hp, 460 V,
threephase electric motor, in amperes. = 115V