Unit II-Domestic & Commercial Installations (18 Marks)

Remember level questions

2 Marks questions
Que 1. State the General requirement of electrical installation. (2 Marks)
Ans: General requirements of electrical Installation:
1. Safety (Electrical & Mechanical)
2. Life.
3. Appearance.
4. cost
5. Maintenance & Repairing
6. Future expansion
7. Type of wires, wiring accessories and wiring methods.
Explanation:
1) Electrical installation should be electrically and mechanically safe. All precautions
should be taken.
2) Life of installation should be long.
3) Appearance should be good and decorative.
4) It should be economical
5) Maintenance & repairing should be simple and less.
6) Future expansion can be easily done.
7) For the better requirement the selection of wires, wiring method and wiring
accessories with our economy is also very important
8) Precautions should be taken to prevent leakage of water into installation rooms.
9) Provide proper clearance for cable and follow minimum wire bending

Que 2. State the factors to be considered in selecting the type of wiring. (2 Marks)
Ans: Factors to be considered in selecting the type of wiring:
1. Cost of wiring 6. Safety
2. Durability 7. Maintenance cost
3. Accessibility
4. Appearance
5. Mechanical protection

Que 3. For a residential building prepare the list of electrical wiring installation material
required along with electrical apparatus used in the residential building.
Ans. List of Electrical Wiring:-
1. Casing and Capping Wiring.
2. Cleat wiring.
3. Batten Wiring.
4. Conduit Wiring
5. Conceal Wiring
Que 4. List four materials required for service connection. (2 or 4 Marks)
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Ans. Materials Required for Service Connection:

1. 2.5 Sq.mm, 4 core Armoured cable: (Size of cable depends on load & length of
cable depends on service connection.
2. Brick, soft sand for protection of cable.
3. If cable is laid across the public road then Cement pipe, DWC pipe or GI pipe is
required for better protection of cable
4. Cable lug of required size.
5. Cable Gland of required size.
6. Feeder piller or cable box or bus bar and cable end box.
7. GI pipe of required size.
8. Cable bushing
9. 8 SWG G. I. Wire.
10. Clamps, saddles etc
11. As such all service connection material like main switch, MCB, Energy meter,
Neutral link, IC cut out, earthing set, nut, screws, and wooden board. etc
Types of service connection
Que 5.State the types of service connection. (2 Marks)
Ans. Following are the types of service connection
1. Overhead service connection
1.1 PVC or Weather proof cable service connection
1.2 Bare conductor service connection
2. Underground service connection

Remember level questions

4 Marks questions.
Que 1. For a residential building prepare the list of electrical wiring installation material
required along with electrical apparatus used in the residential building.
(2 or4 Marks)
Ans. List of Electrical Wiring: -
1. Casing and Capping Wiring.
2. Cleat wiring.
3. Batten Wiring.
4. Conduit Wiring.
5. Conceal Wiring.
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Que 2.What are the different types of wiring system? State suitable application for each
(2 or 4 Marks)
Ans.

Que 3. List out various requirements of electrical installation for residential building.
(4 Marks)
Ans.
1. The conductors used are to be such that size of conductor should carry rated current
and partial over load safely.
2. The conductors installed are to be safe in all respects.
3. Every sub-circuit is to be connected to a distribution fuse board.
4. Every line (phase or positive) is to be protected by a fuse of suitable rating as per
requirements.
5. A switch board is to be installed so that its bottom lies 1.25 to 1.5 meters above the
ground floor.
6. A plug and socket-outlets are to be of 3-pin type, the appropriate pin of socket being
connected permanently to the earthling system.
7. All incandescent lamps, unless otherwise required, are to be hung at a height of 2.5
meters above the floor level. And ceiling fans are to be hung 2.75 meters above the
floor.
8. Lights and fans may be wired on a common circuit. Each sub-circuit is not to have
more than a total ten points of lights, fans and socket-outlets. The load on each sub-
circuit is to be restricted to 800 watts.
9. No fuse and switch is to be provided in earthed conductor.

Que 4.Describe step by step procedure of Estimation and costing of residential

installation with suitable example. (4 Marks)
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Ans. Following stepwise design procedure for residential electrical installation: -

1) Find out the total electrical load for the given residential installation.
2) Differentiate this total electrical load in lighting load and power load.
3) Make the no. of lighting sub circuit for lighting load.
No of Lighting Sub circuits = Total Electrical lighting load/800W OR
Total No of lighting point= No of Lighting Sub circuits/10
4) Make the no. of power sub circuits for power load.
No. of power Sub circuits Total electrical power load/1000 or 2000 W
5) Find out total power consumption of every lighting and power sub circuits.
6) Find out rated Input current for every lighting and power sub circuit.
P=V1 cos Փ, P = Input power for every sub circuit
V voltage 230 V
I = Input current for every sub circuit
7) Determine the size of wire required for every sub circuit by considering overload
starting surge and future expansion.
8) Draw the single line diagram.
9) Mark the batten on plan layout.
10) Find out the total length of batten or (conduit) required for every sub circuit and
whole residential installation.
11) Find out the total length and size of wire required for every sub circuit.
12) List out the material required for whole residential installation.
13) Find out cost of material and labour in estimation chart.
14) Find out the total cost of estimation with profit margin and contingencies charges.
15) Find out per point charges.
16) Draw the circuit diagram.
Example: Any suitable example
Total load in tubes x watt=4x60+3×100=540W
=Fans watt=4x60=240W
=Sockets watt=6x60=360W
1) Total connected lighting load=540+240+360=1140W or1.14KW,
ii) Total connected Power load=4x1000=4000W or 4.0 KW
Total load connected=1140+4000=5140 or 5.14 KW
iii) Number of lighting subcircuit=1140/800=1.425=2
Nos Power sub circuit=4000/2000=2
Distribution Board: So, 4 number of MCB are required
iv) Total Connected load is 5140 watt, so Number of sub circuit = 4 Nos.
v) Current rating of iron clad main switch = since more current is 23 A.
Current rating Iron clad Main switch = 32 A
vi) Value of current rating of iron clad main switch:
So, Use: - 250V, 32A, ISI mark Main switch of any company.

Que 5. Draw the wiring diagram for the residential load shown in Fig. No.1.
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(2 or 4 Marks)

Ans.

Que 6. State the design considerations (any eight) of electrical installation system for
commercial buildings. (4 Marks)
Ans: Design Considerations of Electrical Installation System for Commercial
Buildings:
1) Find out the type of load and total electrical load for the given commercial
installation.
2) Differentiate this total electrical load in lighting load and power load.
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3) Make the no. of lighting sub circuit for lighting load.

OR

4) Make the no. of power sub circuits for power load.

OR

5) Find out total power consumption of every lighting and power sub circuits.
6) Find out rated Input current for every lighting and power sub circuit.
P=VI cos Փ, P = Input power for every sub circuit
V = voltage = 230 V, I = Input current for every sub-circuit
7) Determine the size of wire required for every sub circuit by considering overload,
starting surge and future expansion.
8) Draw the single line diagram.
9) Mark the batten / conduit on plan layout.
10) Find out the total length of batten / conduit required for every sub circuit and whole
commercial installation.
11) Find out the total length and size of wire required for every sub circuit.
12) List out the material required for whole commercial installation.
13) Find out cost of material and labour in estimation chart.
14) Find out the total cost of estimation with profit margin and contingencies charges.
15) Find out per point charges.
16) Draw the circuit diagram.
Que 7. List the material required for overhead service connection (4 marks)
Ans.
 2 core PVC insulated cable or insulated wire as per required length
 S shaped G. I. pipe 50 mm diameter
 Earth wire 8 SWG
 Meter board
 Stay wire
 Stay insulator
 cement Bag
 sand Bag
 Pipe clamp
 GI pipe
 Saddles for pipe fitting
 Screw required for pipe fitting
 Earthing sundry
 Earthing plate
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 Bars nut bolt

Miscellaneous material if any

Que 8. Enlist and calculate material quantity required for service connection of
overhead types for a distance of 7.5 meter between supply service pole to meter board
location. (4 Marks)
Ans. To calculate the material quantity required for an overhead service connection with
a distance of 7.5 meters between the supply service pole and the meter board location,
we need to consider the following materials:
Service Drop Cable: This cable connects the supply service pole to the meter board
location. The length required will be the distance between the two points, Le, 7.5 meters.
Messenger Wire: The messenger wire provides support and stability for the service drop
cable. The length required will also be 7,5 meters.
Pole Bracket: This bracket is used to secure the service drop cable to the supply service
pole.
Insulators: Insulators are used to isolate and secure the service drop cable to the
messenger wire and pole bracket.
Service Entrance Conduit: This conduit protects the service drop cable and messenger
wire from environmental factors. The length required will be the distance between the
supply service pole and the meter board location, plus some additional length for bends
and connections.
OR
Two types of overhead service connection are used:
1) By using weather proof PVC Cable:
2) By using bare overhead conductors when the distance is more than 45 meter from
the distribution pole
1)By using weather proof PVC Cable:
1. 4 Sqmm x 2 core PVC insulated cable or insulated wire 70 mtr length: (Size of cable
is depends on load 3 KW. & length of cable is depends on service connection premises)
2. 5 shaped GI pipe 50 mm diameter 5 m
3. Earth wire 8 SWG 70 m
4. Meter board 01 Nos.
5. Stay wire 3 m
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6. Stay insulator 01 Nos.

7. cement 01 Bag
8. sand 01 Bag
9. Pipe clamp 03 Nos
10. GI pipe 01 No
11. Saddles for pipe fitting Lum sum
12. Screw required for pipe fitting Lum sum
13. Earthing sundry
14. Earthing plate 01 Nos
15. SWG GI Wire
16. Brass nut bolt 02 Nos
17. Miscellaneous
OR
2) By using bare overhead conductors:
1. 2.5 Sq.mm. x 2 core PVC insulated cable or insulated wire approximately 7.5 mtr
length: (Size of cable is depends on load 3 KW. & length of cable is depends on service
connection premises)
2. 6 Sq.mm. Bare stranded conductor (130 Meter)
3.8 SWG GI Wire (60 meter) or Earth wire 8 SWG 70 m
4.5 shaped G1 pipe 50 mm diameter 5 m.
5. Meter board 01 Nos.
6. Stay wire 3 m
7. Stay insulator 01 Nos.
8. cement 01 Bag
9. sand 01 Bag
10. Pipe clamp 03 Nos
11. GI pipe 01 No
12. Saddles for pipe fitting Lumpsum
13. Screw required for pipe fitting Lumpsum
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14. Earthing sundry

15. Earthing plate 01 Nos
16. Brass nut bolt 02 Nos
17. LT Shackle insulator 02 Nos
18. Miscellaneous
Que 9. State the methods of laying underground cables and write the list of material
required for laying underground cable. (4 Marks)
Ans. Methods of laying underground cables:
i) Direct Laying (Cables buried directly underground)
ii) Draw-in-system
iii) Solid system

List of material required for laying underground cable:

1) Sand
2) Bricks
3) China clay
4) Bitumen compound
5) Conduits, ducts or tubes made of either iron, clay or cement concrete

Que 10. Draw a labelled diagram of underground service connection. (4 Marks)

Ans. Labelled diagram of underground service connection:

Que 11. Prepare schedule of materials for underground service connection.

Ans. Following schedule of materials for underground service connection:
1. 2.5 Sq.mm, 4 core Armoured cable: (Size of cable depends on load & length of cable
depends on service connection premises)
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2. Brick, soft sand for protection of cable.

3. If cable is laid across the public road then Cement pipe, DWC pipe or GI pipe is
required for better protection of cable
4. Cable lug as per required size.
5. Cable Gland as per required size
6. Feeder piller or cable box or bus bar and cable end box.
7. GI pipe as required size.
8. Cable bushing.
9. 8 SWG Wire
10. Clamps, saddles etc
11. As such all service connection material like main switch, MCB, Energy meter,
Neutral link, IC cut out, earthing set, nut, screws, and wooden board. Etc

Understand level questions

4 Marks questions.
Que 1. Explain the general requirement of electrical installation as per I.S.732-1982.
OR
Write any four rules for residential installation. (2 or 4 Marks)
Ans.
1. Every installation is to be properly protected near the point of entry of supply cables
by a two-pole linked main switch and a fuse unit. In a two-wire installation if one pole
is permanently earthed, no fuse, switch or circuit breaker is to be inserted in this pole.
A 3- pole switch and fuse unit is to be used in 3-ph supply.
2. The conductors used are to be such that size of conductor should carry rated current
and partial over load current safely.
3. The conductors installed are to be safe in all respects.
4. Every sub-circuit is to be connected to a distribution fuse board.
5. Every line (phase or positive) is to be protected by a fuse of suitable rating as per
requirements.
6. A switch board is to be installed so that its bottom lies 1 to 1.5 meters above the
ground floor.
7. A plugs and socket-outlets are to be of 3-pin type, the appropriate pin of socket being
connected permanently to the earthing system.
8. All incandescent lamps, unless otherwise required, are to be hung at a height of 2.5
meters above the floor level. And ceiling fans are to be hung 3 meters above the floor.
9. Lights and fans may be wired on a common circuit. Each sub-circuit is not to have
more than a total ten points of lights, fans and socket-outlets. The load on each sub
circuit is to be restricted to 800 watts.
10. No fuse and switch is to be provided in earthed conductor.
11. Every circuit or apparatus is to be provided with a separate means of isolation such
as a switch.
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12. All circuit or apparatus requiring attention are to be provided with means of access
to it. 13. In any building, light and fan wiring and power wiring are to be kept separate.
14. In 3-Phase, 4-wire installation the load is to be distributed equally on all phases.
15. No additional load is to be connected to an existing installation unless it has been
ascertained that the installation can safely carry the additional load and that the earthing
arrangements are adequate.
16. Lamp holders used in bath rooms are to be constructed or shrouded in insulating
materials and fitted with protective shield and earth continuity conductor is not to be
size less than 7/0.915 mm.
17. The metal sheaths or conduits for all wiring and metal coverings of all consuming
apparatus or applications is to be properly earthed in order to avoid danger from
electrical shock due to leakage or failure of insulation.
18. Each sub-circuit is to be protected against excessive current (that may occur either
due to over load or due to failure of insulation) by fuse or automatic circuit breaker.
19. All light conductors are to be insulated or otherwise safe guarded to avoid danger.
After completion of work the installations are to be tested (the test are to be carried out
as described) before energisation.
20. Earth Resistance should be very low for domestic installation it should be equal to
or less than 5 ohm to 8 ohm.

Que 2. Compare residential installation and commercial installation on the basis of

load capacity, type of supply, initial cost and type of load used. (2 Marks)
Ans: Comparison Between Residential Installation and Commercial Installation:

Que 3. Explain with suitable sketch types of service connection for residential
building. (4 Marks)
Ans. When it comes to service connection for residential building, there are typically
three types of connections: overhead, underground, service lateral.

Overhead service connection.

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In Overhead service connection, the utility lines are installed are above ground
and typically run from utility poles to the residential building. This type of connection
is commonly used in areas where the utility infrastructure is installed overhead.
Overhead service connection shows below:

Underground service connection:

An underground service connection involves installing utility lines below ground
level. This type of connection is used in urban areas or location with underground
infrastructure utility. Underground connection shows below:
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Que 4. Distinguish between overhead and underground distribution line. (4 Marks)

Ans.
S.No Basis Overhead service connection Underground service
connection
1. Location Small cities and villages Modern cities
2. Initial cost Less More
3. Public safety Less More
4. Flexibility. More Less
5. Cable Service cable is used Well insulated and armored
underground cable is used
6. Chances of Fault More Less
7. Environmental It gets impacted by the There are fewer chances of
Impact occurrences of environmental environmental attacks in an
attacks (like lightning, underground system.
windstorm, thunderstorm).
8. Reliability Low reliability High reliability
9. Identification of Easy Difficult
fault
10. Appearance Appearance is poor. OR Appearance is good.
not so good
11. Fault location and Easy to detect and repairs Difficult to detect and repairs
repairs
12. Safety Less safety More safety
13. Maintenance Easily possible difficult
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14. Maintenance cost Less More

15. Interference Overhead service lines can Underground service
interfere with communication connection does not interfere
lines. with communication lines.
16. Use For general premises For thickly populated area or
industrial purpose.

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4 and 6 Marks questions.
Que 1. Figure No. 4 shows the plan of a small flat. The flat is to be provided with
electrical connections. The position of light and fan points and switch boards have been
shown in the Figure No. 4. (4 or 6 Marks)
i) Decide the number of sub circuit and show these in the installation plan.
ii) Calculate the size and length of wire required for wiring installation.
iii) Estimate the quantity of material, its cost and labour cost for teak wood batten wiring
system.

Ans. Given Data:

Total load for small flat = No. Of Lamps * watt =04* 60 = 240 W
Fans watt = 01* 60 = 60 W
Total load in small flat = Lamps in Watt + Fans in Watt =240+60 =300 Watt
i) Total load in small flat 240 + 60 = 300 watt
Total load in small flat Amps = 300/230 =1.30 Amp
Assume p.f.=1
ii) Total No of sub circuit= 800/300= 0.375
So, 1 Nos lighting sub circuit.
iii) Size of is decided by starting Current:
It is assumed that starting current is 1.5 times rated input current.
Starting current = 1.5 x 1.3 = 2.6 Amp
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So, use 1.0 Sq.mm, 2 core cable Aluminium, 250V grade should be selected rating of
ICTP switch is 8A, 250V grade should be selected. or 1/18 SWG Copper wire are used.
iv) Calculate the total length of wire:
Total length of wire = Horizontal Run + Vertical Run +10 % of (HR +VR)
Where, HR= horizontally, VR=vertically
= (1 m + 2 m + 5 m + 2 m + 2 m + 2 m +1 m) + ( 3 m - 1.2 m - 0.3 m + 0.3 m + 0.3 m
+3m
-1.2 m -0.3 m) + 10 %
= 15+ 4.2 + 1.92
Total length of wire = 22 m of 1/18 SWG Copper
Schedule & cost of Material: -

Que 2. A residential unit is having following load: (4 or 6 Marks)

i) 4 lamps of 60 W each
ii) 6 lamps of 40 W each
iii) 4 ceiling fans of 60 W each
iv) 6 sockets of 6 A having 100 W each
v) 4 sockets of 16 A having 1000 W each
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Calculate: 1. Total lighting load

2. Total power load
3. Size of distribution board
4. No. of sub-circuits for L and F and power.
Ans. 1. Total lighting load
=(4*60)+(6*40)+(4*60)+(6*100)=1320 W
2. Total power load
=4*1000=4000 W
3. No. of sub-circuits for L and F and power
No. of lighting sub- circuit=

= = 2 sub-circuits
No. of power sub-circuit =

4. Size of distribution board

Since there are 2 lighting sub-circuits and 2 power sub-circuit, we require
4 way distribution board. It includes main MCB with other 2 MCBs for lighting sub-
circuits and 2 more MCBs for power sub-circuits.

Que 3.Calculate the length of phase wire & neutral wire for the residential installation
as shown in the Fig. No. 1. (6 Marks)

Assume one 5A socket on each switch board. Assume height of rooms as 3 m.

Ans. Assumptions:
1. Main Board (MB) is at the height of 1.75 m considering ceiling height of 3 m
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2. Conduit runs at the height of 2.5 m.

3. Switch Board at the height of 1.5 m from ground level.
4. Tubes at the height of conduit run i.e. 2.5 m
5. Power socket at the height of 1.5 m and horizontally at the centre of the wall.
6. D1 & D2 are the doors as shown in figure and each has width of 1 m & height 2 m.

Wiring Layout:

There will be two sub-circuits; One is lighting and other is for power socket.
Starting from Main Board (MB), the length of conduit required for lighting sub-circuit
is given by,
=0.75(Vup)+0.5(H)+1(Vdown)+1(H)+0.5(Vup)+2.5(H)+2.5(H)+0.5(Vdown)+2.5(H)+
0.5(Vdown)+1(H)+1(Vdown)+2.5(H)+2.5(H)+ 0.5(Vdown)
Where, H represents horizontal run on wall or ceiling and V represents vertical
run on wall, may be up / down
= 19.75 m
Starting from Main Board (MB), the length of conduit required for power socket is
given by,
= 1(H)+2.5(H)+1(Vdown)
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(Remark: Initial Vertical up run of 0.75 m is already considered in lighting sub-circuit)

= 4.5 m
Total conduit length = 19.75 + 4.5 = 24.25 m

Length of Neutral wire:

i) For Lighting Circuit:
=0.75(Vup)+0.5(H)+1(Vdown)+1(H)+0.5(Vup)+2.5(H)+2.5(H)+0.5(Vdown)
+2.5(H)+0.5(Vdown)+1(H)+1(Vdown)+2.5(H)+2.5(H)+ 0.5(Vdown)
= 19.75 m
ii) For power socket:
= 0.75(Vup)+1(H)+2.5(H)+1(Vdown)
= 5.25 m

Length of Phase Wire:

i) For Lighting sub-circuit:
=0.75(Vup)+0.5(H)+1(Vdown)+3(Vup)+3(H)+1.5(Vup)+7.5(H)+2.5(H)+
0.5(Vdown)+2.5(H)+0.5(Vdown)+3(H)+3(Vdown)+5(H)+2.5(H)+ 0.5(Vdown)
= 37.25 m
ii) For power socket:
= 0.75(Vup)+1(H)+2.5(H)+1(Vdown)
= 5.25 m

Total length of phase & neutral wire (1 mm^2) for lighting sub-circuit:
= 19.75 + 37.25+ 10% = 57+5.7 = 62.7 m=63 m
Total length of phase & neutral wire (2.5 mm^2) for power socket:
= 5.25 + 5.25 + 10% = 10.5 + 1.05 =11.55 m=12 m
OR
Using thumb rule, Total length of Phase & neutral wire (1 mm^2) for lighting sub-
circuit, = 3 times length of Conduit + 10% extra
= 3 (19.75) + 10% = 59.25 + 5.925 =65.17 m=65 m
Total length of phase & neutral wire (2.5 mm^2) for power socket:
= 3 times length of Conduit + 10% extra
=3(4.5) + 10% = 13.5 + 1.35 =14.85 m=15 m

Que 4.A residential unit is newly constructed having following load (4 or 6 Marks)
i) 7 lamp of 30 W
ii) 5 Ceiling fan of 65 W
iii) 5 Socket of 6 Amp having 200 W
iv) 1 Socket of 16 Amp having 2 kW
Calculate: 1) Total light load, 2) Total power load, 3) Size of conductor, 4) Nos of sub
circuit
Ans.
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1) Total light load

=(7 x 30) + (5 x 65) + (5 x 200)
= 210 + 325 + 1000
=1535 W OR 1.535 kW
2) Total power load
= (1 x 2000)
= 2000 W OR 2 kW

3) Size of conductor Total connected load

= Total light load + Total power load
= 1535 + 2000
= 3535 W OR 3.535 kW
Load Current in Ampere = Total connected load / Supply voltage
= 3535 / 230 (Assume Supply Voltage=230 V)
= 15.36 Ampere
As, the value of load current is 15.36 Ampere, following rating / size of
conductors are selected.
1. Copper conductor cable of 7/0.737 mm having current carrying capacity of 20
ampere is selected.
2. Aluminium conductor cable of 1/2.24 mm having current carrying capacity of
20 ampere is selected.

4) Number of sub circuit

1) Total lighting sub circuit = Total lighting load / 800
= 1535 / 800
= 1.918
=2
2) Total power sub circuit = Total power load / 3000
= 2000 / 3000
= 0.666
=1
Therefore, Number of sub circuit = lighting sub circuit + power sub circuit
=2+1
=3

Que 5. A 16m x 8m class room having R.C.C. ceiling at a height of 4m is to be provided

with following electric fittings. (6 Marks)
Draw single line diagram showing the position Fluorescent tube 40W → 9 Nos.
of switches and fittings. Prepare the list of Ceiling Fans 50W → 4 Nos.
material required for class room wiring. Plug points 100W→ 2 Nos.
Ans: Assumptions:
1. Switch Board at the height of 1.5 m from ground level.
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2. Conduit runs at the height of 3.5 m.

3. Main Board (MB) is at the height of 1.75 m
4. Tube T1 at the height of conduit run i.e. 3.5 m. Other all tubes at height of ceiling
5. Plug point present in each Switchboard.

i) Total Load:
 09 Fluorescent tubes each of 40 W =09x40= 360 W
 04 Fans each of 50 W = 04x50 = 200 W
 02 No. of 5 Amp Sockets = 02 x 100 = 200W
 L & F Total=760 W
ii) No. of Sub circuits:
 Total no. of L & F points 15 and wattage 760 W
 As per no. of points 15/10 = 1.5means 2 sub circuits
 As per wattage 760/800 = 0.95 means 1 sub circuits So for
 L & F there will be 2 sub circuits

iii)Calculation of length of casing capping:

 EM to DB = 1m (H)
 DB to SB1 = 1.75 (Vup) +4+2(Vdown)=7.75 m
 SB1 to (T1, T2, T3, T4, T5, F1, F2) = 0.75(H)+0.5(Vup) +6+3 x (1.75 x 2) +3+2
= 22.75m
 SB1 to SB2 = 7.25(H)+2 (Vdown) = 9.25m
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 SB2 to (T6, T7, T8, T9, F3, F4) = 0.5 (Vup)+ 6+ 3x (1.75x2) = 17m

Total Length of casing capping = 1+7.75+22.75+9.25+17=57.75=58

Consider 10% wastage,
Total Length of casing capping = 58+5.8= 63.8=64m
Using thumb rule,
Total length of Phase & neutral wire (1.5 mm^2) for lighting sub-circuit,
= 3 times length of casing capping + 10% extra
= 3 (58) + 10% = 174 + 17.4 = m 192 m.
Material Required:

Que 6. A commercial hall of dimensions 12m x 8m is to be fitted with an electric

installation. Estimate the quantity of material required. Assume the height of ceiling to
be 4m. The wiring is running at a height of 3m from the floor. The load in the hall is 12
fluorescent lamps of 40W each, 6 fans of 60 W each and 8 no. of 5 A sockets and 2 no. of
15 A socket outlets. (6 Marks)
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Ans:

1) Total Load
a) Lighting & Fan:
 12 Fluorescent tubes each of 40 W =12x40= 840 W
 06 Fans each of 60 W = 06x40 = 240 W
 08 No. of 5 Amp Sockets = 08 x 100 = 800W
 L & F Total=1880 W

b) Power Load:
 02 No. of 15 Amp sockets = 02x1000=2000 W
 Total =1880+2000= 3880 W

2) No. of Sub circuits

a) Lighting & Fan Load:
 Total no. of L & F points 26 and wattage 1880 W
 As per no. of points 26/10 = 2.6 means 3 sub circuits
 As per wattage 1880/800 = 2.35 means 3 sub circuits
 So, for L & F there will be 3 sub circuits
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b) Power Load:
 Total no. of power points 02 and wattage 2000 W
 As per no. of points 02/02 = 1 sub circuit
 As per wattage 2000/3000 = 0.66 means 1 sub circuit
 So, for power there will be 1 sub circuit
 Hence total 03+01= 04 Sub circuits.

Sub circuit wise Load distribution

3) Sizes of wire

4) Rating of main switch (MS) and Main distribution board (MDB)

 Main Switch (MS)- ICDP, 36 Amp, 250 V
 Main distribution board (MDB)- 4-way, 15 Amp per way, 250 V
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Assumptions:
 Wiring is casing capping type
Height of EM-MS-MDB from
floor- 2 m
 Height of switch boards from floor-
1.5 m

5) Calculation of length of casing

capping
=1+1.5+1.5+1+8+(3x2)+(1x3)+(3x2)+1+1.5
+4+1.5+1+8+(2x3)+1+1.5
+4+1.5+1+8+(2x3)+(1x3)+1+1.5
=79.5m=80 m + Add 20% extra
= 80 m +16 m= 96 m=Say 100 m
6) Calculation of length of wire for L & F circuit
(i) Sub circuit No.I
(a) Phase wire for Sub circuit No I:
Switch board 1 controls socket S1, Tubes T3, T5 & T6 and fan F2.
Switch board 2 controls socket S2, Tubes T1, T2 & T4 and fan F1.
=1+1.5+1.5+(1.5x5)+(1x5)+(2x5)+(1x3)+(1x2)+(2x2)+(1x2)+(1x6.5)+(4x2.5)+(4x2)
+(1x2)+(1x3)+(1x3)+(1x2)
= 72 m
(b) Neutral wire for Sub circuit No I
= 1+1.5+1.5+1+8+(2x6)+(1x3)+1+1.5=30.5 m.
(ii) Sub circuit No.II
Switch board 3 controls sockets S3 & S4, Tubes T8 & T9 and fan F4.
Switch board 4 controls socket S5, Tubes T7 and fan F3.
(a) Phase wire for Sub circuit No II
=1+5.5+1.5+(4x1.5)+(4x1)+(4x2)+(1x2)+(2x2)+(1x2)+(1x4)+(1x2.5)+(2x2.5)+(2x2)
+(1x2) = 51.5 m

(b) Neutral wire for Sub circuit No II

=1+1.5+4+1.5+1+8+2.5+6
=25.5 m
(iii) Sub circuit No.III
Switch board 5 controls sockets S6 & S7, Tubes T11, T12 and fan F6.
Switch board 6 controls socket S8, Tubes T10 and fan F5.
(a) Phase wire for Sub circuit No III
=1+5.5+4+1.5+(4x1.5)+(4x1)+(4x2)+(1x3)+(2x2)
= 58.5 m
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(b) Neutral wire for Sub circuit No II

=1+1.5+4+4+1.5+1+8+2.5+(3x3)
=32.5 m
Total for L & F circuit
=72+30.5+51.5+25.5+58.5+32.5 =270.5m + add 20% extra
=270.5 +54.1 =324.6 m=Say 325 m

7) Calculation of length of wire for power circuit Phase and neutral

=2 x (1+1.5+4+1.5+4+1.5) =(2 x 13.5) = 27m +add 20 % extra
=27+5.4=32.4 m=Say 33m

8) Earth wire calculation (14 No. SWG)

=2+1+1.5+1.5+1+8+2.5+4+1.5+8+2.5+4+1.5+8+2.5 =49.5 m+ add 20% extra
=49.5+9.9 =59.4 m=Say 60m
Schedule of material

Que 7. A college canteen hall has 6 m x 4 m size. It is provided with the following
electric load: (i) 12 nos of tube lights 40 watt each. (ii) 6 nos of fan points of 60 watt
each. (iii) 4 nos of plug points of 240 watt each. Design and draw electrical installation
scheme and estimate quantity of material and their cost required for casing capping
wiring system. (6 Marks)
Ans. Given Data:
Total load in Hall  tubes watt 1240  480W
 Fans watt  0660  360W
Socketswatt04240960W
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Total load in Hall  tubes in Watt  Fans in Watt  Socket in watt

Total load in Hall  480  360 960 1800watt

Total load in Amps  1800 7.82 A  8 Amp, assuming p.f.1

230
Rating main switch: - since more current is 8 A.
Assumed that Staring current = 1.5 times rated current
So, starting current = 1.5x 8 = 12 A
So, Use: -
240V, 16A, ISI mark Main switch of any company.
No. of lighting sub circuit 1800 2.25  3
800
Layout Drawing: -

ii) Schedule & cost of Material: -

S.No. Material of Material Quantity Rate (in Rs.) Total
Amount
1 ICDP 250V,16A 01 250.00 250.00
2 Fuses 250V, 16A 02 45.00 90.00
3 PVC Casing Capping (2Mtr pipe) 1.5mm 16 Nos (32 45.00 720.00
thickness Mtr)
4 Copper Earthing Plate 01 490.00 490.00
6 DP 03 150.00 450.00
7 Earthing Sundry Lumsump 200.00 200.00
8 6A S.P.S.T. 22 10.00 220.00
9 6A Three point socket 04 12.00 48.00
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10 Ceiling rose 18 10.00 180.00

11 1.5 Sqmm PVC wire (90 Mtr -1 bundle) 01 Bundle 550 550.00
12 1 Sqmm PVC wire Running earth 40 Mtr 7.00 280.00
13 10” x12” Switch Board 02 Nos 25.00 50.00
14 Labour Charges 22 70.00 1540.00
Total Amount :- 5068.00
15 Contingencies+ profit margin 10% Amount:- 507.00
Total Amount:- 5575.00
iii) Cost of work: Say Total Amount: 5575.00

Que 8. Calculate total load, load current, number of lightning sub circuits, number of
power sub circuits and draw installation plan for a restaurant with following points,
make necessary assumptions. (6 Marks)
Hall: having 20 fluorescent lamps, 10 ceiling fans.
Kitchen: having 5 fluorescent lamps, 2 exhaust fans, 5 PowerPoint of 1
kilowatt each.
Store: having 2 fluorescent lamps, 15 ampere socket outlets.
Corridor: having 4 outlets for CFL
fluorescent lamp 40W
ceiling fans 60W
exhaust fans 100W
PowerPoint 1000W
CFL 15W
Ans.
calculation for total load Hall:
load or of 20 fluorescent lamps = 20x40=800W
load of 10 ceiling fans = 10x60=600W kitchen:
load of 5 fluorescent lamp =5x40=200W
load of 2 exhaust fan = 2x100=200W
load of 5 PowerPoint = 5 x1000 = 5000W

load of Store:
load of two fluorescent lamp = 2x40=80W
load of 15 ampere plug socket = 1x1000=1000W

load of corridor:
load of 4 CFL lamp = 15x4 = 60W
Total load of restaurant = 7940W
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the total load is more than three kilowatt, 3 phase 4 wire service connection will
be provided. as having power factor of installation has 0.8; calculate line current
from
W = √3 x Vl x Il x cosΦ
Substituting values Il = 14.325
Considering max. Current = 1.5 x 14.325 A
Hence for mains we will provide PVC wire of 7/20, having current rating of 28
Amp. We will divide the load into power and light loads.

Total light and fan load = 1940W

Total power load = 6000W
Total light and fan points = 43 Nos.
Total light and fan points = 6 Nos.
We will divide 6 power in 3 sub-circuit, each of 2000W and will be connected
between one phase and neutral each.
Load current of each power sub circuit = (2000)/(230 x 0.8) =10.86 A
Considering max. Current = 1.5 times of Load current
Load current = 16.30 A.
Hence Wire provided for power sub circuit 7/20 PVC wire having current rating
of 20 amperes.
Phase R = 9 tubes + 3 fans + 1 exhaust = 13 points = 640 W
Phase Y = 9 tubes + 3 fans + 1 exhaust = 13 points = 640 W
Phase B = 9 tubes + 4 fans + 4 CFL = 17 points = 360+240+60 = 660 W
The light and Fan load on Phase R will be divided into two sub circuit. One Sub
circuit will consist of 6 tubes + 2 ceiling fans = 360 watts. And second will have
3 tubes + 1 ceiling + 1 exhaust fan = 280W
Similar arrangement will be on Phase Y, wild phase B will have no to sub circuit
consisting of one sub circuit will consist of 5 tubes, 1 fan and two CFL = 290W.
And other 4 tubes,3 fan and two CFL = 370W

Now, we will calculate load current of each sub circuit

Consider load of 370 W = II =
Load current =
I max =
For standard table of wire, PVC 1/18 copper wire having current rating of 5
ampere will be used for all light and Fan circuit. now maximum load for circuit
will be = 2646.6 W
Load current on each phase =
I max=
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Here 7/20 wire will be used for each phase circuit. now we will be represents
through arrangement of circuit and sub circuit etc. of installation.