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Calculate Size of Main ELCB & Brach MCB of Distribution Box
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Design Distribution Box of one House and Calculation of Size of Main ELCB and branch Circuit MCB as following Load Detail.
Power Supply is 430V (P‑P), 230 (P‑N), 50Hz. Consider Demand Factor 0.6 for Non Continuous Load & 1 for Continuous Load for
Each Equipment.
Branch Circuit‑1: 4 No of 1Phase, 40W, Lamp of Non Continues Load + 2 No’s of 1Ph, 60W, Fan of Non Continues Load.
Branch Circuit‑2: 2 No of 1Ph, 200W, Computer of Non Continues Load.
Branch Circuit‑3: 1 No of 1Ph, 200W, Freeze of Continues Load.
Branch Circuit‑4: 8 No of 1Ph, 40W, Lamp of Non Continues Load + 2 No’s of 1Ph 60W, Fan of Non Continues Load.
Branch Circuit‑5: 4 No of 1Ph , 40W, Lamp of Non Continues Load + 1 No’s of 1Ph 60W, Fan of Non Continues Load.+ 1 No’s of
1Ph 150W, TV of Continues Load
Branch Circuit‑6: 1 No of 1P , 1.7KW, Geyser of Non Continues Load.
Branch Circuit‑7: 1 No of 1Ph, 3KW, A.C of Non Continues Load.
Branch Circuit‑8: 1 No of 3Ph, 1HP, Motor‑Pump of Non Continues Load.
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Fault Current
Voltage Fault Current
230V 6KA
430V 10KA
11KV 25KA
Class of MCB/ELCB/RCCB
Type of Load Class Sensitivity
Lighting B Class I∆n:30ma
Heater B Class I∆n:30ma
Drive C Class I∆n:100ma
A.C C Class I∆n:30ma
Motor C Class I∆n:100ma
Ballast C Class I∆n:30ma
Induction Load C Class I∆n:100ma
Transformer D Class I∆n:100ma
Size of MCB/ELCB
Calculation:
Size of MCB for Branch Circuit1:
Load Current of Lamp= (No X Watt X Demand Factor)/Volt =(4X40X0.6)/230=0.40Amp
Load Current of Fan= (No X Watt X Demand Factor)/Volt =(2X60X0.6)/230=0.31Amp
Branch Circuit‑1 Current as per NEC = Non Continues Load+125% Continues Load
Branch Circuit‑1 Current as per NEC =(0.4+0.31)+125%(0) =0.73Amp
Type of Load=Lighting Type
Class of MCB=B Class
Size of MCB=6 Amp
No of Pole of MCB=Single Pole
Size of MCB for Branch Circuit2:
Load Current of Computer = (No X Watt X Demand Factor)/Volt =(2X200X0.6)/230=1.04Amp
Branch Circuit‑2 Current as per NEC = Non Continues Load+125% Continues Load
Branch Circuit‑2 Current as per NEC =(1.04)+125%(0) =1.04Amp
Type of Load=Lighting Type
Class of MCB=B Class
Size of MCB=6 Amp
Breaking Capacity: 6KA
No of Pole of MCB=Single Pole
Size of MCB for Branch Circuit3:
Load Current of Freeze= (No X Watt X Demand Factor)/Volt =(1X200X0.6)/230=0.87Amp
Branch Circuit‑3 Current as per NEC = Non Continues Load+125% Continues Load
Branch Circuit‑3 Current as per NEC =(0.87)+125%(0) =0.87Amp
Type of Load=Lighting Type
Class of MCB=B Class
Size of MCB=6 Amp
Breaking Capacity: 6KA
No of Pole of MCB=Single Pole
Size of MCB for Branch Circuit4:
Load Current of Lamp= (No X Watt X Demand Factor)/Volt =(8X40X0.6)/230=0.83Amp
Load Current of Fan= (No X Watt X Demand Factor)/Volt =(2X60X0.6)/230=0.31Amp
Branch Circuit‑4 Current as per NEC = Non Continues Load+125% Continues Load
Branch Circuit‑4 Current as per NEC =(0.83+0.31)+125%(0) =1.15Amp
Type of Load=Lighting Type
Class of MCB=B Class
Size of MCB=6 Amp
Breaking Capacity: 6KA
No of Pole of MCB=Single Pole
Size of MCB for Branch Circuit5:
Load Current of Lamp= (No X Watt X Demand Factor)/Volt =(4X40X0.6)/230=0.42Amp
Load Current of Fan= (No X Watt X Demand Factor)/Volt =(1X60X0.6)/230=0.16Amp
Load Current of TV = (No X Watt X Demand Factor)/Volt =(1X150X1)/230=0.65Amp
Branch Circuit‑5 Current as per NEC = Non Continues Load+125% Continues Load
Branch Circuit‑5 Current as per NEC =(0.42+0.16)+125%(0.65) =0.57+0.82=1.39Amp
Type of Load=Lighting Type
Class of MCB=B Class
Size of MCB=6 Amp
Breaking Capacity: 6KA
No of Pole of MCB=Single Pole
Size of MCB for Branch Circuit6:
Load Current of Geyser= (No X Watt X Demand Factor)/Volt =(1X1700X0.6)/230=4.43Amp
Branch Circuit‑6 Current as per NEC = Non Continues Load+125% Continues Load
Branch Circuit‑6 Current as per NEC =(4.43)+125%(0) =4.43Amp
Type of Load=Heating & Cooling Type
Class of MCB=C Class
Size of MCB=16 Amp
Breaking Capacity: 6KA
No of Pole of MCB=Single Pole
Size of MCB for Branch Circuit7:
Load Current of A.C= (No X Watt X Demand Factor)/Volt =(1X3000X0.6)/230=7.83Amp
Branch Circuit‑7 Current as per NEC = Non Continues Load+125% Continues Load
Branch Circuit‑7 Current as per NEC =(7.83)+125%(0) =7.83Amp
Type of Load=Heating & Cooling Type
Class of MCB=C Class
Size of MCB=16 Amp
Breaking Capacity: 6KA
Breaking Capacity: 6KA
No of Pole of MCB=Single Pole
Size of MCB for Branch Circuit8:
Load Current of Motor‑Pump = (No X Watt X Demand Factor)/(1.732XVolt ) =(1X746X0.6)/(1.732X430)=0.60Amp
Branch Circuit‑8 Current as per NEC =Non Continues Load+125% Continues Load
Branch Circuit‑8 Current as per NEC =(0.60)+125%(0) =0.60Amp
Type of Load=Motor‑Pump Type
Class of MCB=C Class
Size of MCB=16 Amp
Breaking Capacity: 10KA
No of Pole of MCB= Three Pole
Size of Main ELCB/RCCB:
Total Brach Circuit Load & MCB Detail is
Total
Breaking
Size of MCB Class of
Brach Circuit Current Capacity of Pole of MCB
(Amp) MCB
(Amp) MCB
Size of Distribution Board:
No of Single Pole Branch Circuit MCB (SP)= 7 No’s
No of Three Pole Branch Circuit MCB (TP)= 1 No’s
Main ELCB (TP)=1 No’s
Total No of Way of D.B (SPN)= (SP)+3X(TP)=7+(3X2)=13Way SPN
Total No of Way of D.B (TPN)= (SP)/3+ (TP)=(7/3)+(2)=4+2=6Way SPN
Select Either 14Way SPN or 6 Way TPN
Load Balancing of Distribution Board:
To Balance Load We need to try distribute Single Phase load on each Phase.
Suppose We connect Branch Circuit load on following Phase
Summary of Distribution Box :
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Size of Distribution Box : 14Way SPN or 6 Way TPN
Size of Main ELCB: 40A,B or C Class,30ma,10KA
Size & No of Branch MCB: 5 No’s of 6A,SP, B Class,6KA
Size & No of Branch MCB: 2 No’s of 16A,SP, C Class,6KA
Size & No of Branch MCB: 1 No’s of 16A,TP, C Class,10KA
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22 Responses to Calculate Size of Main ELCB & Brach MCB of Distribution Box
Vilas Garde says:
October 2, 2015 at 4:35 am
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RegardsVilas Garde
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Raju says:
October 2, 2015 at 4:54 am
Thank you Sir,
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V.P Selvam says:
October 2, 2015 at 5:00 am
Dear Jignesh sir,,,
I m selvam working in ISRO as an Electrical Engineer, It is very useful material for everyone who wants to select the ELMCB nd
MCB, DB…i really enjoy reading ur all blogs nd it gives me a clear idea and all practical concepts..i wish to continue ur valuable
nd wonderful efforts…thanking u sir…
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vijay s says:
October 2, 2015 at 11:15 am
That is a good example. How to design an Electrical panel board and do the wiring ? Also, what are the useful software available
in the market to do that?
Thanks and regards,
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naga mahesh says:
October 2, 2015 at 1:51 pm
SUPER SIR IT IS REALLY VERY HELP FULL TO ME SIR . BECAUSE I AM A FRESHER AND I STARTED MY WORKING
WITH OUT PRACTICAL KNOWLEDGE……AND ONE MORE HON ABLE REQUEST IS PLEASE MAIL BUILDING
CONSTRUCTION RELATED ELECTRICAL TOPICS MEAS CALCULATION……………………PLEASE SIR
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Eng.Elifuraha Mmary says:
October 2, 2015 at 3:27 pm
Am very interested on article of sizing CB,
My request is, if possible let me have full topic of switchgear where I can help other on proper electrical installation and
utilisation as well.
Thanks
Even a short course as right now am working in academic institution from Tanzania.
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bharat bhushan says:
October 2, 2015 at 4:09 pm
hello sir,
I am using a 2 pole,30ma sensitive rccb on the main line for the entire house.All the phase and neutral connections are done from
the output of the rccb.I have one inverter/ups also which is getting the power supply from the output of the rccb.I want to
connect a separate rccb on the output side of the inverter connection,but for this i am not able to find the proper way to connect
the new rccb. if i am connecting the o/p from inverter and the same neutral,which is used for the power supply of the inverter as
the i/p of new rccb and the single load wire(phase) at the output with leaving the neutral pole as it is then the new rccb trips.If i
short both the i/p and o/p neutral of the new rccb and connecting the phase as above then also the new rccb trips .i guess there is
some problem regarding neutral looping.please suggest me the proper way of connecting the rccb.
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Mahesh says:
October 2, 2015 at 5:00 pm
good info. Is it possible to conduct basic design induction in Mumbai? In case interested then it can be discussed
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Gladwin says:
October 3, 2015 at 8:57 am
can you please tell me why you are not multiplying the calculated load current with 125% for branch Ckt calculation. as its non
continuous load mentioned by you in the beginning.
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Eswaran says:
Eswaran says:
October 5, 2015 at 3:11 am
This is very useful for those who are in construction field.
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Eswaran says:
October 5, 2015 at 3:17 am
Where to fix the Z CT in HT Cable. i.e only three core or three core with earth. please explain with diagram sir.
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Naga Mahesh says:
October 12, 2015 at 6:18 am
sir send and update s of electrical calculations please
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Noor khan says:
October 13, 2015 at 3:36 pm
Sir for Current Calculation we use formula I =P/V x (Power factor )
Or I =P/V x (Power Factor) x(1.73)
But here You used I =P x (Power Factor)/V
Plz Sir explain
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Jignesh.Parmar says:
October 22, 2015 at 4:12 pm
It is Demand Factor….Not Power Factor
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Muthazhagan says:
October 18, 2015 at 3:38 pm
dear sir,
what size of wire should be used for Light Points,fan points,etc and how many runs [ 2 or 3 runs]
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Deepak says:
November 7, 2015 at 6:50 pm
hello Sir,
Can we use a 400v main mcb double pole in a 240v supply.will it trip or work same as a 240v breaker?
Thnx fr
Deepak
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MS Karoly says:
December 5, 2015 at 8:40 am
Is there an article who to do this calculation as per IEC?
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MS Karoly says:
December 6, 2015 at 2:19 pm
Do you have calculation as per IEC standards?
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Navnath M T says:
December 12, 2015 at 9:38 am
Your notes r very useful for to study for any kind of installation of an electrical equipment. Thanking you
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B.D. says:
January 2, 2016 at 8:38 am
ur notes are awesum
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Mufutau Ibrahim Engn. Techn says:
January 2, 2016 at 1:32 pm
Tanx for a very wonderful job. May Almighty Allah guide you right
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farhad says:
January 5, 2016 at 10:38 am
good
good
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