Exam for Engineer - Grade 4

1. for installation without transformer, the short circuit rating of main switchboard shall be 35 kA @
1 sec.]
2. Appropriate protective devices against over voltages, transient harmonic fluctuations, loss of one
or more phase and any unforeseen interruptions shall be provided in all consumer installations as
deemed essential in addition to overload, short-circuit and earth leakage protective devices.
3. the maximum length permitted for these cables from transformer tithe main switch boards of the
consumer shall be 10 meters
4. Standby generator shall be provided for a multi-story building (from G+5 and above) and other
electrical installations that needed electrical supply in an event of emergency.
5. The power factor at any Connection Point between the Distribution Company (SEWA) and
Client/Owner’s Electrical Installation shall be maintained between 0.95 lagging and unity.
6. Underwater lighting must be supplied by SELV at a maximum Voltage of 12V AC. or 30V DC and
with ingress protection IPX8
7. Socket-outlets may be provided outside this distance for purposes such as cleaning of the pool,
which must have a minimum ingress protection of IPX6 and must have an integral RCD of residual
current rating 30 mA.
8. The minimum dimension size of sub-station/transformer room shall be 4.5mX4.5m clear
9. SEWA earthling system to be used in Sharjah Emirate is combination of both TN-S and TT.
10. Protection against conditions of overload and short circuit will normally be provided by MCB’s,
MCCB’s or similar devices
11. the use of capacitor banks in residential villas shall not be permitted
12. The voltage rating of capacitor units shall be 480V as a minimum.
13. Capacitor banks and associated components shall be suitably designed and selected to ensure
reliable and continuous operation at a maximum system voltage of 440V and at maximum
ambient temperature of 55C.
14. Temporary supplies taken from external lighting cutouts, such as for decorative lighting or
signboards, must be provided with Earth Leakage Protection using RCBOs of residual current
rating preferably 10mA but no greater than 30 mA Alternatively,
15. Socket outlets in kitchens shall be positioned at least 1meter away from source of water
16. Motor Start 15 HP and above must 1.5 times full load current.
17. Voltage drops calculate
18. Capacitor Bank calculate
19. De-rating factors due to high ambient temperature affecting Miniature Circuit Breakers, Moulded
Case Circuit Breakers and Air Circuit Breakers. All circuit breakers of any type shall have a de-
 rating factor applied to their manufactured current rating. This shall apply without exception
regardless of where or how they are installed unless the circuit breaker has already been
calibrated by the manufacturer for 55 °C, when no de-rating shall apply
20. Earthling of exposed conductive parts of an electrical installation and of appliances in a premises is
required and must provide the following functions of safety:
• Allow the passage of fault current in the event of a live conductor touching an Exposed
Conductive-Part.
• Ensure that the magnitude of fault current is sufficient to operate Protective Devices within 0.4
seconds for all parts of an Electrical installation.
• Ensure that, in association with Protective Devices, high resistance fault to Earth does not
persist so as to cause overheating or fire.
21. Any electrical installations with transformer and an electrical installation with 80kW and above
load shall be provided with capacitor banks
22. For supplies of 500 A rating and above, at least two independent Earth Electrodes must be
provided, regardless of the Earth Resistance value achieved for each Earth Electrode, and
connected to the same Main Earth Terminal.
23. SEWA after connection
24. All power factor correction capacitors shall normally be of dry type, metal encapsulated, sealed
type. The use of oil containing PCB (poly-chlorinated biphenyls) is strictly prohibited.
25. The installation and changeover arrangements must ensure that there is no possibility of
paralleling the generator and incoming mains supply. If paralleling arrangements are required,
these must be mechanically and electrically interlocked and be specifically assessed and approved
by SEWA
26. 400 A Size Electrical room 2x3