Molded-Case Circuit Breaker Design

Frame Size A Interrupting Capacity A Continuous Current Ratings, A

240 VAC
400 50,000 70, 90, 100, 125, 150, 175, 200, 225, 250, 300, 350, 400
800 50,000 125, 150, 175, 200, 225, 250, 300, 350, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800
1,000 75,000 125, 150, 175, 200, 225, 250, 300, 350, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800, 900, 1000
480 VAC
100 15,000 5, 8, 10, 12, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 50, 70, 90, 100
225 25,000 70, 100, 125, 150, 175, 200, 225
400 35,000 70, 90, 100, 125, 150, 175, 200, 225, 250, 300, 350, 400
800 35,000 125, 150, 175, 200, 225, 250, 300, 350, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800
1,000 40,000 125, 150, 175, 200, 225, 250, 300, 350, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800, 900, 1000

Air-Circuit Breaker Design

Frame Size A Interrupting Capacity A Continuous Current Ratings, A
240 VAC
225 30,000 15, 29, 30, 40, 50, 70, 90, 100, 125, 150, 175, 200, 225
600 50,000 40, 50, 70, 90, 100, 125, 150, 175, 200, 225, 250, 300, 350, 400, 500, 600
1,600 75,000 200, 225, 250, 300, 350, 400, 500, 600, 800, 1000, 1200, 1600
480 VAC
225 25,000 15, 20, 30, 40, 50, 70, 90, 100, 125, 150, 175, 200, 225
600 35,000 40, 50, 70, 90, 100, 125, 150, 175, 200, 225, 250, 300, 350, 400, 500, 600
1,600 60,000 200, 225, 250, 300, 350, 400, 500, 600, 800, 1000, 1200, 1600
High-Voltage Switchgear Design
System Nominal Voltage, V Frame Size, A Momentary Interrupting Capacity, A Interrupting Capacity, MVA
2,400 1,200 20,000 30
4,160 2,000 40,000 150
4,160 2,000 60,000 250
4,160 1,200 80,000 350
4,160 2,000 80,000 350
7,200 1,200 70,000 500
7,200 2,000 70,000 500
13,800 1,200 20,000 150
13,800 2,000 35,000 250
13,800 1,200 40,000 500
13,800 2,000 40,000 500
13,800 1,200 60,000 750
13,800 2,000 60,000 750
13,800 1,200 80,000 1,000
Type of Mounting: 3 f , ____ V/____ V, 4 Wire, 60 Hz
NEMA - __ Enclosure PANEL ____ Main Circuit Breaker, Min. KAIC:
3 P - ___ AF - ___ AT
Circui DESCRIPTION OTHER CONNECTED LOADS Volt-Ampere CURRENT PHASE LOAD (A) Ampere CIRCUIT BREAKER
t N0. Lights C.O. Kind Rating per Ciruit IAB IBC ICA 3 f Pole Frame Trip SIZE OF FEEDER and CONDUIT
1 0 225.00
2 0 225.00
3 0 225.00
4 0
5 0
6 0
7 0
8 0
9 0
10 0
11 0
12 0
13 0
14 0
15 0
16 0
17 0
18 0
19 0
20 0
21 0
TOTAL CONNECTED LOAD, A (Ampere) = 0 675 0 0 0

Load Current: Voltage = 480 volts USE:

__ - __ mm2 ___ & 1 - __ mm2 TW (GND) in ___ mm f Conduit.
IL = 1,169 Amps
Dry Type Transformer: On the primary side: Demand Factor = 85%

KVA = 972 Ip = 188.27 Amps

Ic = 235.33 Amps
Use 75 kVA 230 / 440 3 f , 60 Hz Icb = 376.53 Amps

On the secondary side:

Is = 98.41 Amps
Ic = 123.01 Amps
Icb = 196.82 Amps
Wire, 60 Hz
Type of Mounting: 3 f , ____ V/____ V, 4 Wire, 60 Hz
PANEL ____ Main Circuit Breaker, Min. KAIC:
3 P - ___ AF - ___ AT
NEMA - __ Enclosure
DESCRIPTION OTHER LOADS VOLTAGE PHASE LOAD (VA) CIRCUIT BREAKER SIZE OF FEEDER/GROUND & CONDUIT
Circui Operatin FLA per Feeder Size, Ground Wire, Conduit Size
t N0. Lights C.O. Kind Rating (KVA) g Voltage Circuit AB BC CA Pole Trip (AT) Frame (AF) mm2. mm2. f, mm
1 3 220 1.36
2 5 220 2.27
3 220 0.00
4 220 0.00
5 2 220 1.64
6 2 220 1.64
7 250 HP Booster Pump 460 0.00 0.00 0.00
8 250 HP Booster Pump 460 0.00 0.00 0.00
9 250 HP Booster Pump 460 0.00 0.00 0.00
10 0.00
11 0.00
12 0.00
13 45 KVA Transformer 45.00 460 0.00 0.00 0.00
14
15
16
17
18
TOTAL CONNECTED LOAD, VA and A = 6.91 0.00 0.00 0.00

Main Feeder Size: Supply Voltage = 460 volts USE:

__ - __ mm2 ___ & 1 - __ mm2 TW (GND) in ___ mm f Conduit.
IL = 0.57 Amps

For the Power Transformer:

Total Transformer KVA Load = 0.45 KVA

Type of Mounting: 3 f , ____ V/____ V, 4 Wire, 60 Hz
PANEL ____ Main Circuit Breaker, Min. KAIC:
3 P - ___ AF - ___ AT
NEMA - __ Enclosure
Circui DESCRIPTION OTHER LOADS FLA per CURRENT PHASE LOAD (A) CIRCUIT BREAKER
t N0. Lights C.O. Kind Rating Circuit IAB IBC ICA Pole - Frame - Trip SIZE OF FEEDER and CONDUIT
1 0
2 0
3 0
4 0
5 0
6 0
7 0
8 0
9 0
10 0
11 0
12 0
13 0
14 0
15 0
16 0
17 300.00 300 ### ### ###
18 300.00 300 ### ### ###
19 300.00 300 ### ### ###
20 19.68 20 5,226.64 5,226.64 5,226.64
21 0
22 0
23 0
24 0
TOTAL CONNECTED LOAD, A (Ampere) = 920 244,250 244,250 244,250

Main Feeder Load Current: Demand Factor = 85% USE:

Voltage = 460 volts __ - __ mm2 ___ & 1 - __ mm2 TW (GND) in ___ mm f Conduit.
IL = 994.6800 Amps
transformer Size =
Wire, 60 Hz
GENERAL NOTES:
1. All Electrical work included herein shall be done in accordance with provision of the latest edition of the Philippine Electrical
Code, Part I and II, the Rules and Regulations of the local enforcing authority and the requirements of the local utility company.
2. All exposed metallic non-current carrying parts of motor controllers. MCC, panelboards, transformers, lighting fixtures
and etc. shall be ground effectively in conformance with N.E.C. and P.E.C.
3. The Electrical work shall be done under the direct supevision of a duly licensed Elecrical Engineer.
4. Pull boxes with a minimum thickness of 1.61mm (Gauge 16) shall be provided by the contractor whenever necessary to
facilitate wire pulling even if these items are not shown in the plan.
5. All works shall be new unless otherwise specified as existing or shown in light line.
6. All underground ducts shall be provided with concrete encasement, at least 75mm (min.) all around. Top of concrete
envelope shall not be less than 600mm below grade line, with a maximum depth of 760mm.
7. The contractor shall determine the actual proper location of the Motor control/panel in the field and make necessary
adjustment to suit actual site conditions.
8. Flexible liquid tight conduit shall be used for the connection of equipment such as motors, etc. that shall subject to vibration
to movement during normal operation or servicing.
9. Switch height = 1.2m
10. C.O. height = 0.3m
11. Sealing fittings should be provided in conduit runs entering from non-corrosive areas. Sealing compound shall not
be poured in place until electrical installation has been otherwise accepted.
12. Flexible liquid tight conduit shall be used for the connection of equipment such as motors and etc.
13. All material to be used in the electrical installation shall be new and approved type unless otherwise indicated
or specified in the drawing or contract.
14. All grounding wires shall be soft-drawn bare copper (SDBC) unless otherwise specified.
15. The resistance of the grounding electrode system of pump house and other equipment connected to it shall
not exceed 5 ohms.
16. All rigid steel conduit (RSC) in direct contact with earth, shalll be coated with one coat asphaltic bituminous paint,
covered with asphaltic tape and final coat with asphaltic bituminous paint with at least 50 microns thick.
17. Conduit routing are shown diagrammatically only. All wiring home-run shall be choosen such that it shall
be the shortest path to the MCC panel.
18. All connection between exposed ground conductors shall be made using crimped connectors or thermoweld process.
19. Power cable and control cable shall be separated by barrier strip or shall be in separate conduit.
20. The minimum vertical clearance requirement is:
7.35 m - along and across national highway.
6.40 m - In the city of Manila.
5.50 m - along and across driveways, alleys and public roads.
3.70 m - along and across residential driveways.
5.50 m - along sideways or ways accessible to residential only.
3.10 m - along sidewalks or ways accessible to pedestrian only.
21. Watthour meters shall have a minimum of 1.8m.
22. Standard MERALCO pole:
Pre-cast concrete pole: (at 1.8m depth)
- 238mm by 381mm tappered - 9.5 meters
- 201mm by 310mm tappered - 9 meters
Item No.
GENERAL NOTES:
1. All dimensions are in mm unless otherwise specified.
2. The electrical work shown in these plans shall be done in accordance with the provision of the latest edition
of the Philippine Electrical Code, part I and II and with the rules and regulations of MERALCO.
3. The service voltage shall be 460 volts , 3-phase, 3-wire, 60 Hz
4. The type of work shall be in Rigid Steel Conduit (RSC) unless otherwise specified. All RSC in direct contact
with earth, shall have a minimum of 3 coatings with a total thickness of at least 50 microns thick.
5. All metallic non-current carrying parts of motor controllers, lighting fixtures, MCC, panelboards, transformers
and etc. shall be effectively grounded in accordance with N.E.C. and P.E.C.
6. Whenever required and necessary, pull boxes and/or junction boxes have been installed at convenient
or in conspicuous locations for ease of pulling conductors, although such boxes are not shown in the
plans nor mentioned in the specifications.
7. The electrical work shown herein shall be done under the direct supervision of a duly licensed electrical engineer.
8. All material to be used in the electreical installation shall be new and approved type unless otherwise
specified in the drawing or contract.
9. All grounding wires shall be stranded soft-drawn bare copper (SDBC) unless otherwise specified.
10. The resisitance of the grounding electrode system of pump house and other equipment connected to the ground
well shall not exceed 5 ohms.
11. Conduit routing are shown diagrammatically only. All wiring home-run shallbe choosen such that
it will take the shortest/nearest path to the MCC panel.
12. Power cable and control cable shall be in separate conduit.
13. All connection between exposed ground conductors shall be made using crimped connectors
or by thermoweld process.
14. Contractor shall provide necessary anchors to support the concrete pole to suit actual field conditions although
such anchors are not shown in the plans nor mentioned/specified in the drawing.
15. For Standard Round Centrifugal Prestressed Concrete Pole:
Min. Break Load Top D (mm) Bottom D (mm)
9m 500 kg 201 310
9.5m 1000 kg 238 381
Table 2-1: IEC 60529 Degrees of Access to Hazardous Parts, First Characteristic Numeral
First
Characteristic With Respect to Persons With Respect to Solid Foreign Objects
Numeral

0 Non-protected Non-protected

Protected against access to hazardous parts with

1 Protected against solid foreign objects > 50 mm diameter
the back of a hand
Protected against access to hazardous parts with
2 Protected against solid foreign objects > 12.5 mm diameter
a finger
Protected against access to hazardous parts with
3 Protected against solid foreign objects > 2.5 mm diameter
a tool
Protected against access to hazardous parts with
4 Protected against solid foreign objects > 1.0 mm diameter
a wire
Protected against access to hazardous parts with Dust-protected (Dust shall nto penetrate in quantity to interfere
5
a wire with satisfactory operation of the apparatus or to impair safety)
Protected against access to hazardous parts with
6 Dust-tight (No ingress of dust)
a wire

Table 2-2: IEC 60529 Degrees of Protection Against Water Ingress, Second Characteristic Numeral
Second
Characteristic With Respect to the armful Ingress of Water
Numeral

0 Non-protected

1 Protected against vertically falling water drops

Protected against vertically falling water drops

2
when enclosure tilted up to 15o

3 Protected against spraying water

4 Protected against splashing water

5 Protected against water jets

6 Protected against powerful water jets

Protected against the effects of temporary

7
immersion in water
Protected against the effects of continuous
8
immersion in water
Table 3-1: CONVERSION OF NEMA ENCLOSURE TYPE RATINGS TO IEC 60529 ENCLOSURE CLASSIFICATION DESIGNATION (IP)
(Can not be used to convert IEC classification designations to NEMA type ratings)

IP First NEMA ENCLOSURE TYPE IP Second

Character 1 2 3 3R 3S 4 4X 5 6 6P 12 12K 13 Character
IP0_ IP_0
IP1_ IP_1
IP2_ IP_2
IP3_ IP_3
IP4_ IP_4
IP5_ IP_5
IP6_ s IP_6
IP_7
IP_8
A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B

A = A shaded block in the "A" column indicates that the NEMA enclosure type exceeds the requirements for the respective IEC 60529
IP first character designation. The IP first character designation is the protection against access to hazardous parts and solid foreign objects.
B = A shaded block in the "B" column indicates that the NEMA enclosure type exceeds the requirements for the respective IEC 60529
IP second character designation. The IP second character designation is the protection against ingress of water.