UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, JAMAICA

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

COURSE NAME: ELECTRICAL WORKSHOP

COURSE CODE: ELE – 1003

GROUP: ENG - 2E
LECTURER: Winston Richards

QUESTION- BANK - 005 - ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION PRACTICE

QUESTION 1.0 [4 + 4 + 6 + 6 marks]

(a) Define a “radial” circuit

(b) Define a “ring” circuit

(c) A ring main cable supplies loads “B” and “C” from a 240 V supply at point
“A” as shown in the figure 1.1 below. The cable lengths are indicated on the
diagram and the cable resistance (both live and neutral) is 0.25 Ώ per 1000 meter

(ci) Find the current in each section of the ring main in figure 1.1 shown below.

(cii) Find the voltage at loads B and C and the supply current in figure 1.1 shown below

70 A load 50 A load

40 m
B C

30 m 10 m

A
80 m

240 V supply
Figure 1.1
 QUESTION 2.0

(a) The Electrical Code states the following: “For a domestic cooking appliance
The current assessment is: The first 10A of the rated current plus 30 per cent of the
remainder of the rated current plus 5A if a socket outlet is incorporated in the
cooker control unit”

(b) For the layout diagram below prepare a detail material and tool list for a given
design. A Surface PVC cable B. Surface PVC conduit C. Flush PVC Conduit.

36 “ Key

110 V/ 60 W Lamp

220 V/ 15 A Outlet
24 “
Main

SPST Switch

Given a system of wiring from your instructor ie. (A, B or C), Prepare your
material list and implement your design.

QUESTION 3.0

(a) Draw the cross section of a three core pvc cable and identify the main parts.

(b) For the circuit below determine the current in each section of the cable, ante voltages
at A, B, and C.

0.06 Ώ A 0. 08 Ώ B 0.085 Ώ C

240 V 40 A 50 A 30 A
 QUESTION 3.0 [ 6 + 6 + 6 marks ]

(a) Define the terms ‘dead’ and earth as applied to electrical installations.

(b) A distribution system is fed from both ends as shown in figure 3.0.
Given that the line resistance send and return is 0.0025 W/m and the
currents and distances are as shown in figure 3.0

(bi) Determine the magnitude and direction of current in each source.

(bii) Determine the current in each section of the line.

20m 53m 45m 40m

208V 205V

30AÐ30o 65AÐ -45o 105AÐ0o

Figure 3.0

QUESTION 4.0 [ 20 + 5 marks ]

(a) A residential load consist of the following:

2 - 220 V / 40 A / 2 Æ load
1 - 220V /10 KW, Electric store
12 - 110 V / 20 W lamps
6 - 220V, 250W Sodium Lamps
5 - 110 V /15 A outlets

Draw a detail wiring diagram of the installation

(b) Assuming a distance of 5m, use the table provided to select suitable conductors for the
main.
Show all calculations

QUESTION 5.0 [ 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 marks ]

What are the IEEE or JS21 regulation covering the following:

(a) The position of single pole switches.

(b) The position of fuses ,non-linked switches and non-linked circuit breakers.
(c) Isolation of equipment and apparatus.
(d) Addition to existing installation.
(e) Supply pressure exceeding 250 V.
 QUESTION 6.0 [ 4 + 5 + 3 + 9 marks ]

Draw a wiring diagram for a final sub-circuit serving:

(a) Three (3) lights, each controlled by a single pole switch.

(b) Two (2) lights, controlled by two (2) 2-way and one (1) intermediate switch..
(c) Two (2) 110 V/5A convenience outlets.

(d) IEE or JS21 regulation prescribe that consumer's main switch gear shall provide means
of interrupting the supply in the event of excess current or dangerous earth
leakage current Isolation. Describe equipment which will meet these requirements, and
show in each case how the regulation will be satisfied.