SEWA REGULATION (SUMMARY)

1. Lightings
 Minimum load for normal light is 100W and for LED light is 35W. If
it is more than 35W for LED it will be as per actual load.

Type Load(W)
Ceiling Light 100W
Ex.Fan & Fan 100W
LED Light 35W
Spot Light 50W
Emergency Light 20W
Bell 20W
Chandler 500W

 Strip Light/Flood Light, will be consider as per actual load.

C.B Capacity(A) Phase conductor Earth conductor Ciruit

size(mm²) size(mm²) Max.Load(W)
6 1.5 1.5 600
10 2.5 2.5 1200
20 4 4 1800

 Max. Number of circuits per section= 12

 ELCB= 40A 100mA.
  Sign Board :-
C.B Capacity(A) Phase Earth conductor Circuit
conductor size(mm²) Max.Load(W)
size(mm²)
20 4 4 1000

 Max. Number of circuits per section= 1.

 ELCB= 40A 100mA.

2. Plugs, Socket Outlets and Flex Outlets

Type Load(W)
13A Single Socket 200W
13A Double Socket 400W
15A Socket (Commercial & Industrial) 1000W
15A Socket(Residential) 500W

C.B Capacity(A) Phase conductor Earth conductor Circuit Max.Load(W)

size(mm²) size(mm²)
20 4 4 ≤800 (3Sockets)
˃800(4Sockets and
32 4 4
above)

 Max. Number of circuits per section= 9 (Ring + radial circuits) OR

6 Ring Circuits.
 Max. Number of single circuit = 8 socket 13A.
 15A Socket Connect on a single phase supplying radial circuit.
  ELCB= 40A 30mA.
 No Socket outlet shall be installed in a bathroom except Shaver
socket outlet including a safety isolating transformer.
 Actual Load for Industrial socket.
 Height of socket from FFL =45cm.
 Height of socket from work surface= 10cm.
 Socket in kitchens shall be 1 m away from source of water.
 Socket in pump rooms and outdoor should be weather proof
(IP55), 30mA RCD.
 Spur outlet connect separately with 4mm².
 3∅ ,4P, 20A Isolator should be installed in 11-6.6/415KV
Substation/transformer room for voltage & phase Sequence
checking.

3. COOKER UNIT
C.B Phase conductor Earth conductor Circuit
Capacity(A) size(mm²) size(mm²) Max.Load(W)
32 6 6 3000

 Max. Number of circuits per section= 1

 ELCB= 40A 30mA.
 Cooker need isolator and RCD 30mA.
 Cable from Switch/Isolator to electrical device must be flex-outlet
plate.
 4. WATER HEATER
Type C.B Phase Earth Circuit
Capaci conductor conductor Max.Load(W)
ty(A) size(mm²) size(mm²)
Normal W/H 20 4 4 1500
Central W/H 32 6 6 3000

 Max. Number of circuits per section= 3

 ELCB= 40A 30mA.

5. Air Conditioning Unit

Type C.B Phase Earth conductor Circuit

Capacity(A) conductor size(mm²) Max.Load(W)
size(mm²)
Split 32 6 6 3000
Window 32 6 6 2500

 Max. Number of circuits per section= 3.

 ELCB= 40A 100mA.
 More than 9 A/C units shall be provided with Separate Final DB.
 A/C above 3KW should be recommended with UVR with an auto-
reset timer.
 A/C in Mosques shall have timer or Automatic control system.
 A/C in open offices shall have sensor system.
 All air conditioning units shall be provide with UVR with fixed
voltage cut off setting at 75% of the nominal supply voltage
within 0.1 second, and auto reset timer with adjustable time
setting between 5 to 10 mins
 6. LIFT
C.B Phase Earth conductor Circuit
Capacity(A) conductor size(mm²) Max.Load(W)
size(mm²)
32 6 6 Actual Load

 Max. Number of circuits per section= 1

 ELCB= 40A 300mA.

7. PUMPS+MOTORS

Type C.B Capacity(A) Phase Earth Circuit

conductor conductor Max.Lo
size(mm²) size(mm²) ad(W)
Water Pump 32 6 6 ˃1000
Irrigation
20 4 4 ˂1000
Pump
Jacuzzi Pump
Industrial Will be decided as per the total loads Actual
Pump Load

 Max. Number of circuits per section= 3.

 ELCB= 40A 100mA. For water pumps.
 ELCB= 40A 10mA. For Jacuzzi pumps
 ELCB= 40A 300mA. For Industrial pumps
 All motors above 5HP must be provided with Isolator &
protection against mechanical overload.
 From 3HP to 5HP it can be either single phase or 3 phase
  Motors & Starters:

Supply Rating of Motor Max. Starting Current Starter

Single 1HP ‫ ـ ـ ـ‬5HP 2 x Full Load Current DOL with
Phase Over current
Protection
Three Less than 15 HP 2 x Full Load Current Star/Delta
Phase 15HP ‫ ـ ـ ـ‬50HP 2 x Full Load Current Star/Delta
50HP and Above 1.5 x Full Load Current Soft Starter

8. SWITCHES & ISOLATORS

 Wall mounted switches must not be installed in bathrooms or
showers.
 Mounted Cord-pull is used in ceiling.
 Wall mounted switches in kitchens must me at least 2m from a
sink or source of water.
 The normal mounting height is 1.3m from FFL.
 Switches with neon indicator used in Water Heater, Washing
Machine, A/C, Cooker and Fridges.
 DP Switch for W/H, A/C and other fixed appliances near the
water source.
9. PROTECTION
 All electrical installations shall be provided by protection
against:
1-Overload
2-Short Circuit (Phase to phase or phase to ground)
3-Electric Shock (due to direct or indirect contact)

 Protection against overload and short circuit will be by MCBs,

MCCBs and etc...

 The standard C.B Ratings are:

6A,10A,16A,20A,25A,30/32A,40A,60/63A,80A,100A,125A,160A
,200A,225A,250A,300A,350A,400A,600A/630A,800A,1000A,125
0A,1600A,2500A and 3200A
 More than 1000A = ACB.

 Cross Section Area of Conductors:

Cross Section Area of Phase Cross Section Area of

Conductor Corresponding Protective
S(mm²) Conductor SP(mm²)
S≤16 S
16≤S≤35 16
S˃35 S/2

 Selection of Cable size

𝐏(𝐊𝐖)
I= = 1.74(KW)
√𝟑∗𝐕∗𝐂𝐎𝐒∅
 BREAKER & CABLE SELECTION
MCCB/ACB
CABLE(mm²) ECC(mm²)
(A)
SINGLE PHASE
20 1X2CX 6mm² Cu/XLPE/SWA/PVC 1CX 6mm² Cu ECC Y/G
32 1X2CX 10mm² Cu/XLPE/SWA/PVC 1CX 10mm² Cu ECC Y/G
40 1X2CX 16mm² Cu/XLPE/SWA/PVC 1CX 16mm² Cu ECC Y/G
THREE PHASE
32 1X4CX 10mm² Cu/XLPE/SWA/PVC 1CX10mm² Cu ECC Y/G
40 1X4CX 16mm² Cu/XLPE/SWA/PVC 1CX16mm² Cu ECC Y/G
63 1X4CX 25mm² Cu/XLPE/SWA/PVC 1CX16mm² Cu ECC Y/G
80 1X4CX 35mm² Cu/XLPE/SWA/PVC 1CX16mm² Cu ECC Y/G
100 1X4CX 35mm² Cu/XLPE/SWA/PVC 1CX25mm² Cu ECC Y/G
125 1X4CX 50mm² Cu/XLPE/SWA/PVC 1CX25mm² Cu ECC Y/G
160 1X4CX 70mm² Cu/XLPE/SWA/PVC 1CX35mm² Cu ECC Y/G
200 1X4CX 95mm² Cu/XLPE/SWA/PVC 1CX50mm² Cu ECC Y/G
225 1X4CX 120mm² Cu/XLPE/SWA/PVC 1CX70mm² Cu ECC Y/G
250 1X4CX 150mm² Cu/XLPE/SWA/PVC 1CX70mm² Cu ECC Y/G
300 1X4CX 185mm² Cu/XLPE/SWA/PVC 1CX95mm² Cu ECC Y/G
350 1X4CX 240mm² Cu/XLPE/SWA/PVC 1CX120mm² Cu ECC Y/G
400 1X4CX 300mm² Cu/XLPE/SWA/PVC 1CX150mm² Cu ECC Y/G
600 4X1CX 630mm² Cu/XLPE/SWA/PVC 1CX240mm² Cu ECC Y/G
800 4X1CX 630mm² Cu/XLPE/SWA/PVC 1CX300mm² Cu ECC Y/G
1000 4X1CX 630mm² Cu/XLPE/SWA/PVC 1CX300mm² Cu ECC Y/G
1600 7X1CX 630mm² Cu/XLPE/SWA/PVC 1CX300mm² Cu ECC Y/G
2500 11X1CX 630mm² Cu/XLPE/SWA/PVC 1CX300mm² Cu ECC Y/G
 Earth Leakage Protection System(ELCB):

Circuit/Equipment/Apparatus Rated Operating

Current(mA)
13A Switched Socket Outlet 30
15A Switched Socket Outlet 30
Cooker 30
Water Heater/Cooler 30
Washing Machine/ Refrigerator 30
Neon Sign 300
Domestic Pumps 100
Irrigation Pumps 100
General Lighting 100
FCU/AHU/VAV 100
Under Water Lights/Jacuzzi 10
Flood Lighting 30/100
Window/Split AC 100/300
Package Type AC unit 100/300
Industrial Machine 100/300
Elevator/Escalator 300/500
Chiller 100/500/1000
Fire Fighting ELS+Alarm
10. DISTRIBUTION BOARD

 Single Phase of one DB =======˃ up to 7KW

 Three Phase of one DB =======˃ more than 7KW.
 Maximum Current Capacity of Three Phase DB =======˃ 125A.
 Maximum Current Capacity of SMDB =======˃ 400A (Domestic)
& 600A (Industrial & Commercial).
 Maximum Capacity of single phase DB ways =======˃ 42 ways.
 Maximum Capacity of Three phase DB ways =======˃ 14 ways.
 Maximum Number of DBs in one SMDB =======˃ 16 DBs (3Ø).
 DB rating 200A and above =======˃ Dedicated Room.
 DB rating below 200A =======˃ Cupboard.
 Switch board above 400A must be provided with instruments for
voltage/current/P.F/Max.demand/phase indicator lamp.
 Maximum difference in DB phasing =======˃ 2KW.
 Maximum difference in SMDB phasing =======˃ 5KW.
 FDB shall be flush mounted at a height =======˃ not exceeding
2 m.
11. LV ROOM
 The minimum size of LV Room as per Main C.B :

Main C.B Ratings LV Room Dimensions

1600 - 2500 4.5m x 4.0m
1000 - 1200 4.5m x 3.5m
600 - 800 4.5m x 3.0m
400 - 500 3.0m x 2.0m
200 -300 2.0m x 2.0m
100 - 160 1.5m x 1.5m
60 -80 1.2m x 1.0m

 Main LV Room shall be directly attached to one side of

transformer room.
 The main door should be sufficient size to allow removal of the
switchboard in the form of individual cubicle unit and the room
shall be well ventilated.
 At least one emergency lighting unit with battery rated
minimum 3 hours.
 For Room greater than 6m in length, two doors shall be
provided.
 The door shall be arranged to open outside and without key
from inside.
 10. TRANSFORMER
 The nominal at primary voltage shall be 11 or 6.6KV, 50Hz.
 The secondary voltage at full load shall be 415 V,50Hz
 Neutral point shall be earthed.
 The symmetrical fault level of the HT network is 25KA.
 The approved ratings of distribution transformer used in SEWA:

Rating
Cable Size(mm²)
(KVA)
2000 14x1C x 630 mm² Cu PVC/PVC or XLPE/PVC
1500 11x1C x 630 mm² Cu PVC/PVC or XLPE/PVC
1000 7x 1C x 630 mm² Cu PVC/PVC or XLPE/PVC
500 4x 1C x 630 mm² Cu PVC/PVC or XLPE/PVC
250 1x 4C x 300 mm² Cu PVC/SWA/PVC or XLPE/SWA/PVC
200 1x 4C x 185 mm² Cu PVC/SWA/PVC or XLPE/SWA/PVC
100 1x 4C x 70 mm² Cu PVC/SWA/PVC or XLPE/SWA/PVC

 The Accepted KA rating Level for the various KVA rating of the
substation:

Substation MDB(Incomer) MDB(Outgoing) SMDB(Incomer) MDB(Outgoing)

KVA I/C I/C O/G O/G
Rating
2000 65 KA 50 KA 35 KA 25 KA
1500 65 KA 50 KA 35 KA 25 KA
1000 65 KA 50 KA 35 KA 25 KA
500 50 KA 35 KA 35 KA 25 KA
250 35 KA 35 KA 35 KA 25 KA
200 35 KA 35 KA 35 KA 25 KA
100 35 KA 35 KA 35 KA 25 KA
No 35 KA 35 KA 35 KA 25 KA
X’former
 Total connected load permitted loading for transformer are as
follows:

Type of supply 1500 1000K 500K 250K 200KVA 100KV

KVA VA VA VA A
Residential Villas 1300 860K 450K 220K
KW W W W
Commercial/Residential 1300 860K 450K 220K
building,Malls,Schools, KW W W W
Mosques
Farms 1200 800K 400K 200K 160KW 80KW
KW W W W
Industrial Area 1200 800K 400K 200K
KW W W W

 For any motor/Air conditioning loads with individual

motor/compressor loads exceeding 100KW the transformer

shall be normally limited to the following TCL:

 1500KVA ===˃ 950KW

 1000KVA ===˃ 650KW

  Transformer Room
 Single Transformer:
Requirements
Minimum dimension Room Size
Height
Substation/Transformer Room
Minimum Side distance
Side Setback
Minimum dimension Door Size
Finish Floor Level (F.F.L)
Trench Level
Trench Total Depth
Trench Total Width
Door Type
Opening for MV Cable Access
Above the door
If no space above the door
Cut-Out in Slab
Height in case of attic slab
Details
4.5m x 4.5m
3.5m from Finish Floor Level (F.F.L)
RCC structure with RCC roof
0.9m
3m /2.4m in special cases
2.4m x2.4m (open outside)
+45cm From road Level (0.00Level)
-45cm From road Level (0.00Level)
90cm
50cm
Heavy duty aluminium louver door
40cm x30cm
Aluminium mesh universal grill
Heavy duty industrial E.Fan (diameter =16’’)
40cm x40cm
3m

 Double Transformer:
Requirements Details
Minimum dimension Room Size 8m x 5m
Distance between Two Transformer 1.8m
Minimum dimension Door Size 2.4m x2.4m (open outside)

 All requirements mentioned for single shall be apply for double.

 Three Transformers:

Requirements Details
Minimum dimension 3m x 2.7m separate
Room Size
Door Type Non-louver aluminium panel
door
11. KWH METER
 Three types:
1- Single phase (up to 12KW)
2- Three phase (For 40A,63A,80A,100A,125A)
3- CT Meter (More than 125 A) ,Not allowed in DBs because
the maximum DB(3Ø)=125A according to SEWA.

 Transformation ratio shall be used as a standard requirement:

200/5 (@0.5 Class Accuracy) 800/5 (@0.2 Class Accuracy)

300/5 (@0.5 Class Accuracy) 1200/5 (@0.2 Class Accuracy)
400/5 (@0.5 Class Accuracy) 1600/5 (@0.2 Class Accuracy)
500/5 (@0.5 Class Accuracy) 2000/5 (@0.2 Class Accuracy)
600/5 (@0.5 Class Accuracy) 2500/5 (@0.2 Class Accuracy)

12. STANDBY GENERATOR

 Shall be provided for a multi-storey building (from G+5 and
above) and other electrical installations that needed electrical
supply in an event of emergency.
 Elevators can be connected to standby generators for
maintenance and technical purposes only.
 (KVA=KW/0.8).
 13. MAXIMUM DEMAND
 All distribution boards shall be rated for the total connected
load or maximum demand load with the application of diversity
factor.
 The table below is used as guide for sizing of SMDB’s only:

Total sum of the Residential Shops,Stores,Offices,Schools, Hotels,Motels,Acco

estimated premises,vill Mosques,Business premises mmodation Houses
connected loads as,Flats
on all final
circuits
Lighting 80% 90% 90%
13A Socket
outlet(For
60% 75% 60%
portable
Appliances)
13A Socket (Fixed
60% 60% 60%
Appliances)
Water Heater 60% 60% 60%
Washing
Machine,Driver,D 60% 60% 60%
ishwasher
Cooker 60% 80% 85%
Motors 100% 100% 100%
Air-Conditioning 100% 100% 100%

 The following diversity factor recommended by SEWA to be

applied in MDB are:

Type Diversity factor

Residential 80% DF
Commercial 90% DF
Industrial 100% DF
14. POWER FACTOR CORRECTION
 The Power factor at any connection point between SEWA and
Owner’s Electrical installation shall be maintained between (0.95
and 1)
 Any Electrical Installation with transformer and electrical
installation with 80KW and above, capacitor banks shall be
provided.
 Any electrical installation less than 80KW but most of the loads
are highly inductive, capacitor bank shall be installed.
 Calculation:

P=Real Power
𝐐𝐜 = 𝐏(𝐭𝐚𝐧∅𝟏 − 𝐭𝐚𝐧∅𝟐 )
Q= Reactive Power
Assume: COS ∅1 = 0. 8 COS ∅2 = 0. 95 ( √𝟑 𝐕 𝐈 𝐬𝐢𝐧∅ )

𝑄𝑐 = 0.421 𝑃(𝐾𝑊) S=Appearance

Power(KW/P.F)

COS ∅1 =Power factor

before applying PFC

COS ∅2 = Power factor

after applying PFC
  CABACITOR BANK
 The standard of cap.bank are:
50KVA,60KVA,70KVA,75KVA,80KVA,100KVA,125KVA,150KVA,1
60KVA,200KVA,250KVA,300KVA,350KVA,400KVA,450KVA.

 Calculation of C.B for Cap.Bank: The MCCB shall be oversized

and based on 1.5 times the capacitor rated current.

 𝐼𝑐𝑎𝑝 = 𝑄𝐶 X 1.5 X 1.5 (not sure)

CAP.BANK DIMENTION PANEL

100 1200 X 1000 X 300
150 1400 X 1000 X 300
200 1600 X 1000 X 300
250 1600 X 1000 X 300
300 2000 X 1000 X 600
350 2000 X 1000 X 600
400 2000 X 1000 X 600
450 2000 X 1000 X 600

15. VOLTAGE DROP

 The maximum allowable voltage drop shall be 2.5% from MDB
to FDB of the nominal supply voltage.
𝐦𝐯 ∗ 𝐈∗ 𝐋
 Calculation: 𝐕𝐝 =
𝟏𝟎𝟎𝟎

𝐕𝐝 %
𝐕𝐝 = ∗ 𝟒𝟏𝟓
𝟏𝟎𝟎
16. EARTING SYSYTEM
1-Locally Earthed system (TT): Earth resistance ˂ 1Ω.

2-SEWA Earthed system (TN-S): Earth resistance ˂ 10Ω.

 Earth Electrode:

Requirements details
TT Type Each 30m from LV Room
depth 3m
Housing 30cm x 30cm x 30cm
Above 500 A 2 Electrode
 Show the figure below to know the differences in connection:

Prepared by: Eng. Mohammed Amin