Electrical Engineering Department

College of Engineering, Architecture, & Technology

De La Salle University – Dasmariñas

Dasmariñas City

Cavite, Philippines

EEET512a – ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DESIGN

DESIGN PROJECT NO. 2

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DESIGN OF A

COMMERCIAL BUILDING
January 2020

Prepared by:
EMVILE, JOHN KYLE CHANDAN P.
VALLE, MARK LLOYD A.
VELASCO, MATHEW JONATHAN G.
B.S Electrical Engineering

Submitted to:
Gener G. Restubog, PEE, MEEE

Subject Teacher
 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We would like to thanks
ENGR. Generoso restubog for
the guidance in this subject
Without him we would not
complete this design project
for the electrical system
design.
Second we would like to
thanks our fellow group mate
who helped to complete this
design project for electrical
system design.
Abstract
During the last century and a
half, electricity has evolved
from a scientific curiosity, to a
luxury for wealthy people and
to a daily necessity in the
developed and developing
world. Just as water is
necessary for survival,
electricity is indispensable in
daily life. Without electricity,
our way of life comes to a
grinding halt. Modern society
requires smart, simple, safe,
reliable, and economical
electric power infrastructure
 for social, political, and
economic activities. The
infrastructure should be
efficient, flexible to expand,
economical to maintain and
operate.

Contents

1.0 Objectives

2.0 Introduction

3.0 Literature

4.0 Observation

5.0 Conclusion
 INTRODUCTION
In engineering practice, the
distinction between electrical
engineering and electronics is
based on the comparative
strength of the electric currents
used. In this sense, electrical
engineering is the branch
dealing with "heavy current"—
that is, electric light and power
systems and apparatuses—
whereas electronics
engineering deals with such
"light current" applications as
wire and radio communication,
the stored-program electronic
computer, radar, and automatic
control systems.

The distinction between the

fields has become less sharp
with technical progress. For
example, in the high-voltage
transmission of electric power,
large arrays of electronic
devices are used to convert
transmission-line current at
power levels in the tens of
megawatts. Moreover, in the
regulation and control of
interconnected power systems,
electronic computers are used
to compute requirements much
more rapidly and accurately
than is possible by manual
methods.
The rapid proliferation of new
discoveries, products, and
markets in the electrical and
electronics industries has made
it difficult for workers in the
field to maintain the range of
skills required to manage their
activities. Consulting
engineers, specializing in new
fields, are employed to study
and recommend courses of
action.

In the Philippines, the

regulation of licensed
 professional engineers is
handled at the state level.
Thus, requirements for
licensure can and do vary by
state. The basis for most of the
state legislation however is the
Philippine Electrical Code
PEC Model Law.

Electrical Engineering is the

branch of engineering that
deals with the technology of
electricity, especially the
specification and design of
electrical systems and
equipment for power
generation and distribution,
control, and communications.
An electrical engineer who has
a certifiable bachelor's degree
in electrical engineering from
a recognized School or
University and satisfies the
requirements for Engineer In
Training (EIT) and
Professional Engineer (PE)
examinations and experience
can apply for the state PE
license. Once state registered,
an Engineer by law has a
primary duty to protect the
public safety, health, and
welfare in the facility electrical
systems design by following
and applying the latest
building codes.

The Engineer of Record for the

Electrical Systems Design is a
state Registered Professional
Engineer who develops the
electrical system design
criteria, performs the analysis,
and is responsible for the
design, specification,
preparation, and delivery of
the electrical documents for
the construction of projects.
Projects may include private
/public works, institutional,
commercial facilities such as
banks, office buildings,
schools and colleges, hospitals,
medical clinics, retail stores,
parking ramps, airports,
manufacturing facilities, food
distribution centers,
warehouses, data centers,
department stores, jails,
libraries, theaters, and
courthouses etc.

An Electrical System is any

system and assembly of
electrical components,
materials, utilities, equipment,
work system, machines,
products, or devices which
require electrical energy in
order to perform their intended
function.
Electrical Engineering
Documents: The electrical
drawings, specifications,
reports and other documents
setting forth the overall design
and requirements for the
construction, alteration,
modernization, repair,
demolition, arrangement,
and/or use of the electrical
system, or analysis or
recommendations, as prepared
by the Engineer of Record for
the Electrical System.
Electrical Component: An
individual electrical device to
be part of an electrical system.

Electrical: Any device or

mechanism that operates due
to the action of electricity.

Electrical Submittals:
Submittals, catalog
information on standard
products, or drawings prepared
solely to serve as a guide for
fabrication and installation and
requiring no engineering input.

Codes and Standards: Those

nationally recognized Codes
and Standards adopted directly
or by reference.

To specify and design facility

electrical systems including
power systems, lighting,
communications, alarm
systems, lightning protection,
grounding system and
controls, an electrical engineer
needs to coordinate his effort
with the fellow designers:
Architect, Civil Engineer,
Structural Engineer,
HVAC/Plumbing Engineer,
Fire Protection Engineer,
Voice/Data low voltage
technology, Building Security,
Vertical Transportation,
Electric Utility, Telephone
Company, and Internet Access
etc.
 Design Calculation
Connected load Demand Load

Office lounge 44509

Gym 8817

Spa 19197

Cafeteria 24917

Health Club 13833

General Utility 25318

Total Connected Load 136699

First 20000 VA @50% DF 10000 VA

Remaining 116699 @30% DF 35009.7 VA

Refrigerator 1200 VA @100% DF 1200 VA

1 Unit of 5kW Electric Range 5000 VA @80% DF 4000 VA

12 Units-12Hp ACU 22080 VA @45% DF 9936 VA

4 Units-4.5Hp ACU 7200 VA @100% DF 7200VA

1 Unit - Elevator 11200 @100% DF 11200VA

Total Connected Load 183379

Total Demand Load 78545.7

78545.7
Total Demand Factor= x 100 %=75.82%
183379
 OBSERVATION
As we go on the design of the
commercial building we
observed that the PEC
requirements are varying on
the loads of a hotel or office
building. The total connected
load is and the demand load
188379

is the total demand factor

78545.7

of the office and leisure

building is we really75.82
enjoyed in designing of the
commercial building it gives
us a challenge in our subject
on how to properly design a
commercial building.
CONCLUSION
Electric utilities transmit
power from the power plant
most efficiently at very high
voltages. In the United States,
power companies provide
electricity to medium or large
buildings at volts. For small
commercial buildings or
residential customers, power
companies lower the voltage
with a transformer on a power
pole or mounted on the
ground. From there, the
electricity is fed through a
meter and into the building.
After leaving the meter, the
power is transmitted into the
building at which point all
wiring, panels, and devices are
the property of the building
owner. Wires transfer the
electricity from the meter to a
panel board, which is generally
located in the basement or
garage of a house. In small
commercial buildings, the
panel may be located in a
utility closet. The panel board
will have a main service
breaker and a series of circuit
breakers, which control the
flow of power to various
circuits in the building. Each
branch circuit will serve a
device some appliances require
heavy loads or a number of
devices like convenience
outlets or lights. Large
buildings have a much higher
electrical load than small
buildings; therefore, the
electrical equipment must be
larger and more robust. Large
building owners will also
purchase electricity at high
voltages. Because it comes at a
cheaper rate. In this case, the
owner will provide and
maintain their own step-down
transformer, which lowers the
voltage to a more usable level
The electricity is then
transmitted to switchgear. The
role of the switchgear is to
distribute electricity safely and
efficiently to the various
electrical closets throughout
the building. The equipment
has numerous safety features
including circuit breakers,
which allow power to be
disrupted downstream - this
may occur due to a fault or
problem, but it can also be
done intentionally to allow
technicians to work on specific
branches of the power system.
It should be noted that very
large buildings or buildings
with complex electrical
systems may have multiple
transformers, which may feed
multiple pieces of switchgear.
We are keeping this article
simple by sharing the basic
concepts.