Scribd
Upload
718 views

Philippine Electrical Code - Chapter 2: Prepared By: Sir - Mcniel (On My Instagram Account)

The document discusses requirements for branch circuits supplying air conditioning and refrigeration equipment in Article 4.40, including definitions for terms like branch circuit selection current. It also covers regulations for sizing conductors and rating equipment ampacity in sections 4.40.1.6 and 4.40.4.1. More generally, the Philippine Electrical Code chapters outline various articles related to motors, motor circuits, controllers, lighting and receptacle load calculations.

Uploaded by

na zafira
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
718 views

Philippine Electrical Code - Chapter 2: Prepared By: Sir - Mcniel (On My Instagram Account)

The document discusses requirements for branch circuits supplying air conditioning and refrigeration equipment in Article 4.40, including definitions for terms like branch circuit selection current. It also covers regulations for sizing conductors and rating equipment ampacity in sections 4.40.1.6 and 4.40.4.1. More generally, the Philippine Electrical Code chapters outline various articles related to motors, motor circuits, controllers, lighting and receptacle load calculations.

Uploaded by

na zafira
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 26

Philippine Electrical Code

– Chapter 2
Prepared by:
sir_mcniel (on my instagram account)
Table 2.10.1.3 Other Articles for Specific
– Purpose Branch Circuits
Scope:
This article provides the general requirements for branch circuits
Article 4.40 – Air Conditioning and
Refrigerating Equipment
4.40.1.1 Scope
The provisions of this article apply to electric motor
driven air conditioning and refrigerating equipment and to
the branch circuits and controllers for such equipment. It
provides for the special considerations necessary for
circuits supplying hermetic refrigerant motor compressors
and for any air conditioning or refrigerating equipment
that is supplied from a branch circuits that supplies a
hermetic refrigerant motor compressor.
Article 4.40 – Air Conditioning and
Refrigerating Equipment
4.40.1.2 Definitions
Branch Circuit Selection Current. The value in amperes to be used
instead of the rated – load current in determining the ratings of motor
branch – circuit conductors, disconnecting means, controllers, and
branch – circuit short – circuit and ground fault protective devices
wherever the running overload protective device permits a sustained
current greater than the specified percentage of the rated – load
current. The value of branch – circuit selection current will always be
equal to or greater than the marked rated – load current.
When I was a kid?
Article 4.30 – Motors, Motor Circuits
and Controllers
Article 4.30 – Motors, Motor Circuits
and Controllers
Article 4.30 – Motors, Motor Circuits
and Controllers
Table 2.10.1.3 Other Articles for
Specific – Purpose Branch Circuits
4.40.1.6 Ampacity and Rating. The size of conductors for
equipment covered by this article shall be selected from
Table 3.10.2.6(B)(16) through Table 3.10.2.6(B)(19) or
calculated in accordance with 3.10.2.6 as applicable. The
required ampacity of conductors and rating of equipment
shall be determined according to 4.40.1.6(A) and
4.40.1.6(B).
4.40.1.6 Ampacity and Rating
4.40.1.6 Ampacity and Rating
4.40.1.6 Ampacity and Rating
4.40.1.6 Ampacity and Rating
4.40.4.1 Branch- Circuit Conductors

4.40.4.1 General. The provisions of Part 3.10.4 specify


ampacities of conductors required to carry the motor
current without overheating under the conditions
specified, except as modified in 4.40.1.6(A), Exception No.
1.

The provision of this of these articles shall not apply to


integral conductors of motors, to motor controllers and the
like, or to conductors that form an integral part of
approved equipment.
4.40.4.1 Branch- Circuit Conductors

4.40.4.2 Single Motor – Compressor. Branch – circuit


conductors supplying a single motor – compressor shall
have an ampacity not less than 125 percent of either the
motor compressor rated – load current or the branch-
circuit selection current, whichever is greater.
2.20.2 Branch – Circuit Load
Calculations
2.20.2.3 Lighting Load for Specified Occupancies. A unit
load of not less than that specified in table 2.20.2.3 for
occupancies specified shall constitute the minimum
lighting load. The floor area for each floor shall be
calculated from the outside dimensions of the building,
dwelling unit, or other area involved. For dwelling units, the
calculated floor area shall not include open porches,
garages, or unused or unfinished spaces not adaptable for
future use.
2.20.2.3 General Lighting Load by
Occupancy
2.20.3 Feeder and Service Load
Calculation
2.20.3.3 General Lighting. The demand factors specified in
table 2.20.3.3 shall apply to that portion of the total branch
– circuit load calculated for general illumination. They shall
not be applied in determining the number of branch
circuits for general illumination.
2.20.3 Feeder and Service Load
Calculation
2.20.3 Feeder and Service Load
Calculation
2.20.3.5 Receptacle Loads - Other Than Dwelling Units.
Receptacle loads calculated in accordance with
2.20.2.5(h) and (i) shall be permitted to be made subject to
the demand factors given in Table 2.20.3.3 or Table
2.20.3.5.
2.20.3 Feeder and Service Load
Calculation
2.20.3 Feeder and Service Load
Calculation
4.30.4 Motor Branch – Circuit Short –
Circuit and Ground Fault Protection

4.30.4.1 General. Part 4.30.4 specifies devices intended to


protect the motor branch circuit conductors, the motor
control apparatus, and the motors against overcurrent
due to short circuits or ground faults. These rules add to or
amend the provisions of Article 2.40. The devices specified
in part 4.30.4 do not include the types of devices required
by 2.10.1.8, 2.30.7.6 and 5.90.1.6.
4.30.4 Motor Branch – Circuit Short –
Circuit and Ground Fault Protection
Example 1:
Example 2:

You might also like