ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION AND ESTIMATING

Name of the Course: Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Course code: EET 602 Semester 6th

Total Period: 75 Examination 3 hrs
Theory periods: 5P / week Class Test: 20
Tutorial: 1 P / week Teacher’s Assessment: 10
Maximum marks: 100 End Semester Examination: 70
A. RATIONALE:
Prior to implementation of a project in the power transmission and distribution sectors, a material
estimate is required in various stages: like i) transmission line construction ii) distribution line construction
iii) erection of domestic installation iv) service connection to industrial installation etc. In estimating, calculation
of quantity of material is estimated by the estimator. This subject ‘Electrical Installation and Estimating’ is
meant for learning the estimation process by the final semester students

B. OBJECTIVE:
1. To write down detailed specification and numbers required of different materials.
2. To determine the size and material of conductor and cable from electrical and mechanical
consideration. As such to prepare a detailed list of materials with complete specifications.

C. Topic wise distribution of periods:

Sl. No. Topics Periods
1. Internal wiring 08
2. IE rules and standards 06
3. Estimate of material for domestic wiring 07
4. Estimate of material for workshop wiring 07
5. Estimate of material for single phase service connection 08
6. Estimate of material for service connection to factory 08
7. Estimate of materials for L. T. Distribution 09
8. Estimate of materials for H. T. Distribution 11
9. Material estimate for substation 11
Total 75

D. COURSE CONTENTS
1. INDIAN ELECTRICITY RULES
1.1 Definitions, Ampere, Apparatus, Accessible, Bare, cablew, circuit, circuit breaker,
conductor voltage (low, medium, high, EH), live, dead, cut-out, conduit, system,
danger, Installation, earthing system, span, volt, switch gear, etc.
1.2 General safety precautions, rule 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 40, 41, 43, 44, 45, 46.
1.3 General conditions relating to supply and use of energy : rule 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 54, 55,
56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 70.
1.4 OH lines : Rule 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91
2. ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS
2. 1 Electrical installations, domestics, industrial, Wiring System, Internal distribution
of Electrical Energy. Methods of wiring, systems of wiring, wire and cable,
conductor materials used in cables, insulating materials mechanical protection.
Types of cables used in internal wiring, multi-stranded cables, voltage grinding
of cables, general specifications of cables.
2. 2 ACCESSORIES: Main switch and distribution boards, conduits, conduit
accessories and fittings, lighting accessories and fittings, fuses, important
definitions, determination of size of fuse – wire, fuse units. Earthing conductor,
earthing, IS specifications regarding earthing of electrical installations, points to
be earthed. Determination of size of earth wire and earth plate for domestic and
industrial installations. Material required for GI pipe earthing.
2. 3 LIGHTING SCHEME: Aspects of good lighting services. Types of lighting
schemes, design of lighting schemes, factory lighting, public lighting
installations, street lighting, general rules for wiring, determination of number of
points (light, fan, socket, outlets), determination of total load, determination of
Number of sub-circuits.
3. INTERNAL WIRING
3 . 1 Type of internal wiring, cleat wiring, CTS wiring, wooden casing capping, metal
sheathed wiring, conduit wiring, their advantage and disadvantages comparison
and applications.
3 . 2 Prepare one estimate of materials required for CTS wiring for small domestic
installation of one room and one verandah within 25 m 2 with given light, fan &
plug points.
3 . 3 Prepare one estimate of materials required for conduit wiring for small domestic
installation of one room and one verandha within 25 m 2 with given light, fan &
plug points.
3 . 4 Prepare one estimate of materials required for concealed wiring for domestic
installation of two rooms and one latrine, bath, kitchen & verandah within 80m2
with given light, fan & plug points.
3 . 5 Prepare one estimate of materials required for erection of conduct wiring to a
small workshop installation about 30m 2 and load within 10 KW.
4. OVER HEAD INSTALLATION
4.1 Main components of overhead lines, line supports, factors Governing Height of
pole, conductor materials, determination of size of conductor for overhead
transmission line, cross arms, pole brackets and clamps, guys and stays,
conductors configurations, spacing and clearances, span lengths, overhead line
insulators, types of insulators, lighting arresters, danger plates, anti-climbing
devices, bird guards, beads of jumpers, jumpers, tee-offs, guarding of overhead
lines.
4.2 Prepare an estimate of materials required for LT distribution line within load of
100 KW maximum and standard spans involving calculation of the size of
conductor (from conductor chart), current carrying capacity and voltage
regulation consideration using ACSR.
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4.3. Prepare an estimate of materials required for LT distribution line

within load of 100 KW maximum and standard spans involving
calculation of the size of conductor (from conductor chart), current
carrying capacity and voltage regulation consideration using ACSR.
4.4 Prepare an estimate of materials required for HT distribution line (11
KV) within 2 km and load of 2000 KVA maximum and standard
spans involving calculation of the size of conductor (from conductor
chart), current carrying capacity and voltage regulation of the size
of conductor (from conductor chart), current carrying capacity and
voltage regulation consideration using ACSR.

5. OVER HEAD SERVICE LINES 10

5.1 Components of service lines, service line (cables and conductors),
bearer wire, lacing rod. Ariel fuse, service support, energy box and
meters etc.
5.2 Prepare and estimate for providing single phase supply of load of 5
KW (light, fan, socket) to a single stored residential building.
5.3 Prepare and estimate for providing single phase supply load of
3KW to each floor of a double stored building having separate
energy meter.
5.4 Prepare one estimate of materials required for service connection
to a factory building with load within 15 KW using insulated wire.
5.5 Prepare one estimate of materials required for service connection
to a factory building with load within 15 KW using bare conductor
and insulated wire combined.

6. ESTIMATING FOR DISTRIBUTION SUBSTATIONS 06

6.1 Prepare one materials estimate for following types of transformer substations.
6.1.1 Pole mounted substation
6.1.2 Plinth Mounted substation.

Learning Resources:
Sl.No Name of Authors Title of the Book Name of Publisher

1 Surjit Singh Electrical Installation and Estimating Dhanpatrai and sons

1 J B Gupta A course in Electrical Installation, Estimating and costing

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CONTENT

SL NO TOPIC PAGE NO

1 INDIAN ELECTRICITY RULES 02 – 06

2 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS 06 – 12

3 INTERNAL WIRING 12 – 40

4 OVER HEAD INSTALLATION 41 – 45

5 OVER HEAD SERVICE LINES 45 – 50

6 SUB-STATIONS 50 – 58

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CH-1 (INDIAN ELECTRICITY RULES)

SOME IMPORTANT ELECTRICAL TERMS

BARE :- It means not covered with insulating material.

CABLE:- It means a length of insulated single conductor r. Such insulated conduct may not provided with
& overall mechanical protective covering.

CIRCUIT:- An arrangement of conductor for the purpose of conveying energy & forming a system.

CIRCUIT BREAKER:- It means a device capable of making & breaking the ckt under all conditions.

CONCENTRIC CABLE:- It means a composite cable comprising an inner conductor which is insulated.

CONDUCTOR:- It means any wire ,cable ,bar ,tube ,plate used for conducting energy & so arranged to
be electrically connected to a system.

CUT-OUT:- It means any appliance for automatically interrupting the transmission of energy through any
conductor when the current rises a predetermined amount & shall also include fusible cut-out.

GAURDED:- It means protected by means of suitable casings ,barriers or metal screens to remove the
possibility of dangerous contact.

LIGHTNING ARRESTOR:- It means a device which has the property of diverting to earth any electrical
surge of excessively high amplitude applied to its terminals.

LIVE:- It means electrically charged.

DEAD:- It means electrically discharged.

OVER HEAD LINE:- It means any electric supply line which is placed above ground.

STREET BOX:- It means a totally enclosed structure either above or below ground containing ,switching
,controlling energy.

SWITCH:- It means a manually operated device for opening & closing.

SWITCH GEAR:- It shall denote switches ,breakers ,cut-outs & other apparatus used for operation
,regulation & control of circuits.

LOW VOLTAGE:- Where the voltage does not exceed 250 volts under normal conditions.

MEDIUM VOLTAGE:- Where the voltage does not exceed 650 volts under normal conditions.

HIGH VOLTAGE:- Where the voltage does not exceed 33000 volts under normal conditions.

EXTRA HIGH VOLTAGE:- Where the voltage exceeds 33000 volts under normal conditions.

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INDIAN ELECTRICITY RULES

INDIAN SAFETY PRECAUTION RULES

Rule 29- Construction, Installation, Protection, Operation & Maintenance Of Electric Supply Lines
& Apparatus

An electric supply lines & apparatus shall be sufficient in power, size & sufficient mechanical strength for
the work they may be required to do. It shall be constructed, installed, protected, worked & maintained in
accordance with standards for the Indian standards institution so as to prevent danger.

Rule 30- Service Lines & Apparatus On Consumer’s Premises

The supplier shall ensure that all electric supply lines ,wires ,fittings & apparatus belonging to him or
under his control which are on consumer’s premises in a safe condition & the suppliers shall take due
precautions to avoid danger arising on such premises.

Rule 31- Cut-Out Consumer Premises

The supplier shall provide a suitable cut-out in each conductor of every line other than the earth
conductor.

Incase of service line each consumer shall be provided with an independent cut-out the point of junction
to service line.

Every electric supply line other than earth & neutral conductor shall be protected by suitable conductor.

Rule 32- Identification Of Earthed & Earthed Neutral Conductor & Position Of Switches

An indication of a permanent nature shall be provided by the owner.

Where a conductor forming a part of a consumer’s system is to be connected to supplier’s earthed or

neutral earthed conductor at the point of connection is to be made.

Rule 33- Earthed Terminal On Consumer Premises

A suitable earth terminal earth terminal should be used by the consumer at a suitable position.

For medium, high, extra high voltage, installation the consumer should have provision of independent
earthing & reasonable precaution to prevent mechanical damage to the earth terminal.

Rule 34- Accessibility Of Bare Conductor

Where bare conductors are used in a building the owner of such conductors shall ensure that they are
inaccessible & provide in rapidly accessible position switches for dead whenever necessary.

Rule 35- Caution Notices

The owner of every medium, high & extra high voltage installation shall a caution notice in Hindi & local
language of the district of a type approved by the Inspector on.

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Rule 40- Street Boxes

Street boxes shall not contain gas pipes & precautions shall be taken to prevent as far as reasonably
possibly say influx of water or gas & if any influx or accumulated is discovered the owner shall give
immediate notice to any authority.

Rule 41- Distinction Of Circuit Different Voltages

The owner of every generating station, substation, junction box in which there are many circuit intended
for operation at different voltages.

Rule 42- Accidental Charge

The owner of all ckts shall so arrange them that there shall be no danger of any part there of becoming
accidentally charged to any voltage beyond the limits of voltage for which they are intended.

SUPPLY OF ENERGY RULES

Rule 47- Testing A Consumer’s Installation

For a new or additional supply of energy & before connecting the supply or reconnecting the same after a
period of six months the supplier shall inspect & test the applicant’s installation.

The supplier shall maintain a record of test results, obtained at each supply point to a consumer in a form
to be approved by the Inspector.

If as a result of such installation & test the installation is likely to constitute danger he shall serve on the
applicant a notice in writing requiring him to make such modification as per necessary to render the
installation safe.

Rule 48- Precaution Against Leakage Before Installation

If the supplier declines to make connection under the provisions of sub rule (1) he shall serve upon the
applicant a notice in writing, stating his reason for so declining.

Rule 49- Leakage On Consumer’s Premises

If the Inspector or the supplier has reason to believe that there is in the system of consumer leakage
which is likely to affect injuriously the use of energy by the supplier which is likely cause danger.

He may give the consumer reasonable notice in writing that he desires to inspect & test the consumer’s
installation.

Rule 50- Supply To Consumer

The supply of energy to any consumer can be provided if

A suitable ckt breaker of required capacity should be connected before the distribution of supply.

A suitable ckt breaker should be connected to the secondary side of the transformer incase of high or
extra high voltage installation.

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Every ckt should be protected against excess energy by means of suitable cut-out or MCB to prevent
danger.

Each motor should be control by a suitable link switch or ckt breaker at a person adjacent to the motor.

Rule 51- Provision Applicable To Medium, High & Extra High Voltage Installation

All conductors shall be completely enclosed in mechanically strong metal casing or metallic covering
which is electrically & mechanically continuous & protected against damage.

A clear space of not less than 3 feet (91.44 cm) in width shall be provided in front of the switch board.

If there are any attachment or bare connections at the back of the switch board , the space behind the
switch board shall be either less than 9 inches (22.86 cm) or more than 30 inches (76.2 cm) in width
measured from the farthest outstanding part of any attachment or conductor.

If the space behind the switch board exceeds 30 inches (76.2 cm) in width , there shall be a passage way
from either end of the switch board clear to height of 6 feet (1.828 mtrs).

Rule 53- Cost of Inspection & Test of Consumer’s Installation

The cost of any inspection & test made by a Inspector at the request of the consumer unless the
Inspector directs.

The cost of each & every such inspection & test by whom so ever borne shall be calculated in accordance
with the scale specified by the control or the state government as the case may be in this behalf.

OVER HEAD LINES

Rule 73- Material & Strength

All conductors of OH lines shall have a breaking strength of not less than 317.51 kg(700 lbs).

Where voltage is low & the span is less than 50ft(15.24 mtr) & a conductor having an actual breaking
strength of not less than 300 lbs(135.08 kg).

Rule 74- Joints

Joints of conductor of OH lines shall be mechanically & electrically secure under the conditions of
operation.

The ultimate strength of joint shall not be less than 95% of that of the conductor & the electrical
conductivity not less than that of the conductor.

Rule 75- Maximum Stresses: Factor Of Safety

The owner of every OH lines shall ensure that it has the following factors of safety.

For mechanically processed concrete supports- 2.5

For metal supports- 2.0

For hand moulded concrete supports- 3.0

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For wood supports- 3.5

The minimum factor of safety for stay wires, guard wires shall be 2.5 based on the ultimate tensile
strength of the wire.

Rule 76- Clearance Above Ground Of Lowest Conductor

No conductor of an OH lines, including service lines, erected across a street shall at any part thereof be
at height less than

For low or medium voltage lines- 19 ft(5.791 m)

For high voltage lines- 20 ft(6.096 m)

No conductor of an OH lines including service lines erected along any street shall at any part thereof be
at a height less than

For low & medium voltage lines- 18 ft(5.486 m)

For high voltage lines- 19 ft(5.791 m)

No conductor of an OH lines including service, erected elsewhere than along cross across any street
shall be at a height less than

For low, medium & high voltage lines up to and including 11kv, if bare-15 ft(4.572 m)

For low, medium & high voltage lines up to including 11kv, if insulated- 13 ft(3.963 m)

For high voltage lines above 11kv.

For extra high voltage lines the clearance above ground shall not be less 17 ft(5.182 m) plus 1 ft (0.3048
m) for every 33kv.

Provide that the minimum clearance along or across any street shall not be less than 20ft(6.096 m)

CH-2 (ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION)

Types of Electrical Wiring

1- Cleat Wiring
2- CTS or TRS Wiring
3- Conduit Wiring
4- Wooden Casing & Capping Wiring
5- Lead Sheathed Wiring

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Cleat Wiring

Single core V.I.R or P.V.C cables are used in this type of wiring. This type of wiring is not practically for
permanent wiring & is only suitable for temporary wiring purpose of saving in labour & overall cost. It is
cheapest wiring. A little skill required to lay the wiring. This type of wiring can be dismantled easily.

Advantages:-

The whole wiring is replaced in short period of time & material of wiring is used on another place.

The alternation & additions are possible & inspection is very easy.

Because all cables are in open air, therefore fault is found easily & replaces it very quickly.

Disadvantages:-

The weather conditions are directly affected on cables & also mechanical injuries are directly affected on
the cables.

The fire risk is present because the cables are in open condition.

It is used only on low temperature places.

CTS or TRS Wiring

CTS full form is Cable Tyre Sheath & TRS full form is Tough Rubber Sheathed. The wires used in such
type of wiring are CTS or TRS. They are carried on wooden batten with clips. This wiring is suitable for
damp climate but cannot withstand much heat. So it is not suitable for places of very hot weather. This
type of wiring gives sufficient mechanical protection to the cable.

Advantages:-

It is strong & long lasting.

Repairing is easy.

Wiring installation is simple & easy.

Disadvantages:-

High risk of fire.

Only suitable below then 250v.

Conduit Wiring

In this type of wiring P.V.C. wires are carried through P.V.C. pipes giving good protection from
mechanical injury or fire risks. There are two types of conduit wiring. (a) Surface Wiring (b) Concealed
Conduit Wiring

In surface conduit wiring the conduit run over the wall supported.

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In concealed conduit wiring the conduit is embedded in the wall & ceiling by placing in the premade cavity
in them.

Advantage:-

Concealed conduit is the safest wiring.

It is safe from corrosion & risk of fire.

It can be used even in humidity, chemical effect & smokey areas.

Disadvantages:-

It is expensive wiring.

Very hard to find the defects in the wiring.

Very complicated to manage additional connection in the future.

Wooden Casing & Capping Wiring

The casing is base which consists of wooden block. It has two grooves to accommodate wires. The
casing is fixed on the wall with the help of screws. After placing the wires in the grooves casing at the top
is covered its called capping. Now a days P.V.C. casing & capping are used. There is sufficient
mechanical & environmental protection to the wires.

Advantages:-

It is strong & long-lasting wiring system.

It stays safe from oil, steam, smoke & rain.

No risk of electric shock due to covered wires & cables in casing capping.

Disadvantages:-

White ant may damage the casing & capping of wood.

Costly repairing & need more material.

Lead Sheathed Wiring

This system of wiring is similar to CTS or TRS wiring. Only difference is that in this case VIR conductors
covered with lead alloy sheath. It can be installed in open space. It has longer life. It is relatively
expensive due to the cost of lead sheath. In this type of wiring skilled labour & proper supervision is
required.

Advantages:-

It can be used in place exposed to sun or rain.

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It can also used in damp situations.

It gives fairly good look.

It may have comparatively a longer life.

Disadvantages:-

It is costly as compared to TRS wiring.

Skilled labour is required.

It may not be suitable for places where chemical corrosion may occur.

WIRES & CABLE

Single wire which may bare or covered with insulation is known as wire.

Several wires with insulation & stranded together is known as a cable.

Cable consists of three parts

Conductor or wire:- Aluminium or copper wire in single, double or several cores stranded together.

Insulation:- To cover the aluminium or copper core.

The outer covering:- It is used to cover installation for protection against mechanical damage & moisture.

CHOICE OF CONDUCTOR

(a) Current carrying capacity:- The current carrying capacity of the conductor size is the maximum
current, it can carry without overloading & overheating.
(b) Resistance & Impedance:- The conductor size must have low resistance per unit length so that
the losses are acceptable or with in limits. The configuration of conductors & insulators used must
result in to acceptable impedance.
(c) Mechanical Strength:- Must provide sufficient physical strength for installation without stretching
or bending.
(d) Termination:- The conductor selected for a particular situation should be large or small enough to
allow it to be terminated to the required connector or other device in a serviceable manner.
(e) Flexibility:- The conductor should be sufficiently flexible to withstand the installation stress without
becoming brittle & breaking.
(f) Conductor Configuration:- The conductor must have configuration that provides most efficient
transmission of power. The other consideration includes weight & cost which also affect choice of
conductor.

CONDUCTOR MATERIAL

Copper:- It is mechanically strong, hard, extremely tough, durable & ductile. It can withstand high
temperature & dampness. Tensile strength of copper is 40 kg/sq. mm. Melting point of copper is 1083
c.

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Aluminium:- It is being used for power distribution for long distance. Aluminium is cheap as compare
to copper. Tensile strength of aluminium is 9 kg/sq. mm. Melting point of aluminium is 657 c.

SIZE OF CONDUCTOR

(a) Minimum size of the conductor for mechanical reasons.

(b) Current carrying capacity.
(c) Voltage drop.
(d) Metal of the conductor.

The minimum size of house wiring sub-circuits should be 1.5 sq.mm or 1.40 mm diameter for
aluminium conductor single strand. The minimum size of aluminium conductor for two core cable
should be 6 sq. mm & for three & four cores it should be less than 25 sq. mm. The minimum size of
house wiring sub-circuits should be 1 sq. mm or 1.12 mm dia for copper conductor single strand.

NOTE: The permission voltage drop from 1 phase supply should not exceed 2% +1 volt for light loads
& 5% for 3 phase supply domestic purpose. The voltage drop may not taken in to consideration. It
may be taken up for calculation for large buildings such as schools, college building wiring. The
voltage drop may only be taken in to account with heavy loads & long runs.

CURRENT RATING OF COPPER SINGLE CORE CABLES

Size of conductor Two cable DC or 1 phase AC Three & Four cables balanced 3
phase

Nominal area No. & dia of Current rating Voltage drop Current rating Voltage drop
sq, mm wire in mm amp in mtr in amp in mtr

1.0 1/1.12 5 4.9 5 5.8

1.5 3/0.737 10 3 10 3.7

2.5 3/1.06 15 3.4 13 4.3

4.0 7/0.737 20 3.7 15 5.2

6.0 7/1.06 28 4.0 25 5.8

8.0 7/1.12 36 4.9 32 6.1

10.0 7/1.40 43 5.5 39 7.0

15.0 7/1.63 52 7.0 48 8.8

20.0 19/1.12 62 7.6 56 9.8

25.0 19/1.40 74 8.8 67 11.3

CURRENT RATING OF ALUMINIUM CONDUCTOR SINGLE CORE CABLES

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Size of conductor Two cable DC or 1 phase AC Three & Four cables 3 phase

Nominal area No. & dia of Current rating Voltage drop Current rating Voltage drop
sq, mm wire in mm amp in mtr in amp in mtr

1.5 1/1.40 10 2.3 9 2.9

2.5 1/1.80 15 2.5 12 3.6

4 1/2.24 20 2.9 17 3.9

6 1/2.80 27 3.4 24 4.3

10 1/3.55 34 4.3 31 5.4

16 7/1.70 43 5.4 38 7.0

25 7/2.24 59 6.8 54 8.5

35 7/2.50 69 7.2 62 9.3

50 7/3.00 91 7.9 82 10.1

Ex:-1

Calculate the size of wire of sub-ckt consisting of 10 light / fan points or 800w. The supply voltage is
taken at 230 v A.C at 50 cycles/ sec ?

Solution:- Current in amps= 800/230×0.8 = 4.35 A.

So 1/1.12 mm or 1 sq. mm copper conductor & 1/1.40 mm or 1.5 sq. mm aluminium conductor are
used.

Ex:-2

A newly constructed house having a load of 45 amp is connected to single phase a.c supply. The
service pole from where connection to the house are to be given in situated 20 mts away using a
cable of 40 mts. Calculated the size of wire for the service connection ?

Solution:- Permissible voltage drop = 2% of declared voltage + 1 = (2×230/100)+1 = 5.6 v.

According to conductor table to carry 45 amp is 25 sq.mm or 7/2.24 mm dia which can carry 59 amp.

Voltge drop at 45 amp = (40/6.6) × (45/59) = 4.605 v.

This voltage drop is less than the permissible volage drop of 5.6 volts, therefore wire having 25
sq.mm or 7/2.24mm

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EARTHING

Earthing is the method of transmitting the instant electricity discharge directly to the ground through low
resistance wires or electrical cables..

The main intention of electrical earthing is to keep away from the danger of electric shock due to the
outflow of current from ground through the not preferred path as well as to make sure that the potential of
a conductor does not increase with respect to the ground than its planned insulation.

TYPES OF EARTHING

(1) Plate Earthing

(2) Pipe Earthing
(3) Rod Earthing

Plate Earthing

In this type of system, a plate is made up of copper or GI (galvanized iron) which are placed vertically in
the ground pit less than 3meters from the earth. For a better electrical grounding system, one should
maintain the earth moisture condition around the plate earthing system

Pipe Earthing

A galvanized steel based pipe is placed vertically in a wet is known as pipe earthing, and it is the most
common type of earthing system. The pipe size mainly depends on the soil type and magnitude of
current. Usually, for the ordinary soil, the pipe dimension should be 1.5 inches in diameter and 9feets in
length. For rocky or dry soil, the pipe diameter should be greater than the ordinary soil pipe. The soil
moisture will decide the pipe’s length to be placed in the earth.

Rod Earthing

This type of earthing system is similar to pipe earthing system. A copper rod with galvanized steel pipe is
placed upright in the ground physically or using a hammer. The embedded electrodes lengths in the earth
decrease the resistance of earth to a preferred value.

CH-3 (ELECTRICAL WIRING)

GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR DOMESTIC WIRING

1. The place where the service connections from nearest pole are to be received should be selected
carefully. The place should be covered meter against rain, Sun & mechanical damage.
2. Generally energy meter ,main switch & main distribution board are installed close to each other &
near the commencement of supply.
3. The conductor used beyond distribution board in the whole of the building is of the same size i.e.
1.5 sq. mm or 1/1.40 mm for aluminium conductor.
4. The height of main board , switch board & meter board are to be installed 1.5 mts above the floor.

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5. Every line i.e. phase wire should be protected by a fuse of suitable rating based on load.
6. The socket outlets for house wiring should be installed on the switch board along with other
switches but the socket in office building may installed close to floor 0.25 mts above floor.
7. Only 3 pin ,5 amp socket outlet are to be used in all light & fan sub-ckts. Also 3 pin, 15 amp
socket outlet are to be used in power sub-ckt.
8. In case an appliance such as single phase motor, X-ray machine, industrial heating process etc,
requiring the use of socket outlet of rating higher than 15 amp is to be used.
9. In both rooms the height of socket outlet should not be less than 1.5 mts in any case.
10. In small kitchen one light point & one 5 amp socket are sufficient. In large kitchen one light & one
15 amp socket are to be provided for general use.
11. For small, medium & high size rooms, all light points are to be placed on walls about 2.75 mts to
3 mts above the floor or horizontal run of batten running below ceiling.
12. Telephone socket & TV socket to be 0.25 mts above floor.
13. Bed light to be placed on 1.5 mts above floor level.
14. The height of fluorescent tube should be 2.75 mts above floor.
15. All ceiling fans are to be hung 2.75 mts above the floor.
16. Rthe load on each sub-ckt is to be restricted to 800 watts.
17. The fuse & switch are not to be provided on earthed conductor or earth wire.
18. 14 SWG, G.I. wire is to be used as earth wire for house wiring beyond main switch where single
supply is given to the building.
a. The 8 SWG G.I. earth wire is used to connect all sub main switches, main switches,
distribution boards to earth electrode buried deep in to earth.
19. In large buildings where 3 phase 4 wire supply is to be given the load is to be distributed equally
on all the phases
20. The height of ceiling for a normal residential building may be taken as 3.5 mts for estimation
purposes. The height of ceiling for large halls may be assumed to be 4 mts.
21. The height of batten running parallel to floor along vertical walls known as horizontal run (HR)
may be taken as 0.5 mts below ceiling, 3.0 mts above the floor or 1.5 mts above switch board
where height of ceiling is 3.5 mts..If the height of ceiling is assumed to be 4 mts above floor then
the HR may be taken 1 mts below ceiling.
22. Use of G.I. or copper thimbles is to be made where earth wire connection is to be made with main
switch, distribution board etc.
23. The maximum load permitted in a power circuit is 3000 w & lighting circuit is 800 w.

SEQUENCE TO BE FOLLOWED DOMESTIC WIRING

(1) Drawing Installation Plan

The plan of the building is drawn on suitable scale & electrical points, S.B, M.S. E.M are marked
on the plan through specified symbols. The path of wiring showing connection to each point is
marked by drawing a little thick single line.
(2) Assumptions
The conditions which are not specified the question may be assumed for instance location of
main board in verandah can be assumed to be half or 1 mt inside. The height of ceiling may also
be assumed it is not specified.
(3) Calculations For Total Connected Load In Amp
Ex:- Light- 50 × 60 = 300 w
Fan- 2 × 100 = 200 w
Socket- 1 × 100 = 100 w
Total = 600 w

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Load in amp = Total load/Supply Voltage = 600/230 =

(4) Selection & Rating Of Main Switch & Sub Main Switch
Once the load is available the main switch & energy meter can conveniently selected as the main
switch.
(5) Selection & Rating Of Main Distribution Board
The distribution board is always on the basis of number of points & socket outlet. The main
distribution board is a fuse box where different sub ckts covering the building are connected.
(6) Calculation For Length Of Conduit, Casing-Capping & Batten
S-1 The conduit pipe installed from SB up to horizontal run including from MS or DB to HR.
S-2 The conduit on walls running parallel to floor i.e. the HR running below ceiling.
S-3 The conduit installed between HR & ceiling , along ceiling to last point on HR.
The conduit pipe calculated in three stages is put together, totaled & 10% wastage included to as
certain total length of conduit required for the building.

(7) Calculation For Length Of Phase Wire & Neutral Wire

The phase wire & neutral wire are calculated sub ckt wise. Finally total of phase & neutral are
made & 15% wastage taken to as certain total length of wire required for wiring the building.
(8) Wiring Diagram
(9) Calculation For Length Of Earth Wire
No separate earth wire is made to run along with other wires in conduit wiring system to earth
terminal of the socket outlet. The earth terminal of the socket outlet is solidly connected to the
switch board with a 14 SWG earth wire through an earthing thimble thimble which is 5 amp rating.
(10)Preparing Material List
The material table should be prepared with complete specification of each item. At last of material
list includes miscellaneous expanses @ 10% of total cost. (Including supervision charges &
profits)

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INTERNAL WIRING ESTIMATING

ESTIMATE: 8.1

Draw the electric circuit and estimate the quantity of material and total cost for PVC wiring
𝟏
system used in a hall of 15m × 6 m × 4 𝟐m height. The hall is to be fitted with fan points and light
points. Make your own assumption for the number of fan and light points and other missing data.

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Ans. Floor area of the hall = 15 ×6 = 90 m2

Taking 10 watts/m 2 of surface area as illumination requirements we will require 10 × 90 = 900 watts i.e.
10 lamps of `100 watts each will suffice, 4 ceiling fans of 60 watts each, will be fitted. Position of lamps
and fans is shown in fig. 8.3.

Connected load = 10 × 100 + 4 × 60 = 1,240 watts.

Assuming supply voltage of 240 V

1,240
Line current = 240 = 5.2 A

So 1/1.80 mm, single core, 650 V grade, aluminum conductor P V C cable having current carrying
capacity of 15 amperes will be used between meter board and main distribution board.

Since the maximum number of points in a circuit, must not exceed 10 and maximum load which
can be connected in one circuit is 800 watts, we will have two circuits, each of them having 7 points and a
load of 620 watts.

Since maximum load current is 5.2 amperes and there are two circuits, 240v, 16A, DPIC switch
fuse of any make approved by IS will be used as main switch.

2-way, 240 V, 16A/way, IC double pole distribution board of any make approved by IS will be
used as min distribution board.
620
Since full load current in each circuit = = 2.6 A
240

1/1.40 mm aluminum conductor, single core, 650 volt grade, PVC cable having current carrying capacity
of 10 amperes will be used as phase and neutral wire beyond the main distribution board. Others data
assumed are :

I. The height at which meter board, main switch board are to be fitted = 1.5 meters from ground
level.

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II. The height at which conduit will be run = 3.5 meters from ground level
III. The meter board is to be fixed on entrance wall at a distance of 2 meters from the left hand side
wall.
Layout of wiring is shown in fig. 8.1

Length of PVC conduit

Circuit No. 1

From meter board to main board = 0.2 m

Vertical run above main board = 2.0 m

Horizontal run along the wall above the main entrance = 2.2 m

Vertical drop along the left hand side wall up to switch boards SB1 and SB2= 2 + 2 = 4.0 m

Vertical run upto ceiling and run along the ceiling upto points L1, L2, L3, L4 and L5 = 5 × (1 + 1.5) = 12.5 m

Vertical run upto ceiling and run along the ceiling upto points F1 and F2 = 2 × (1 + 3) = 8.0 m

Circuit No. 2

The horizontal run along the entrance wall = 3.8 m

Horizontal run along the right hand side wall upto L10 = 15 – 1.5 = 13.5 m

Vertical drop along the right hand side wall up to switch boards SB2 and SB4 = 2 + 2 = 4 m

Vertical run up to ceiling and run along the ceiling up to points L6 , L7, L8, L9 and L10

= 5 × (1 + 1.5) = 12.5 m

Vertical run up to ceiling and run along ceiling up to points F3 and F4 = 2 × (1 + 3 ) = 8.0 m

Total length of PVC conduit run = 0.2 + 2.0+ 2.2+13.5 + 4.0+ 12.5 +8.0 +3.8+ 13.5+ 4.0+12.5 +8.0 = 84.2
meters

Wastage and length used in joints 15 % = 12.63 meters

Total length of PVC conduit required = 84.2 + 12.63 = 96.83 meters = 100 meters (say)

Length of 1/180 mm, single core, 650 V grade, aluminum conductor PVC cable from meter board to main
board

Length of 1/1.40 mm, aluminum conductor. Single core, 650 V grade PVC (phase wire) cable

Circuit No. 1

From main distribution board to switch board SB1

From switch board SB1 to L1 = 2 + 1 +1.5 = 4.5 m

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From SB1 to F1 = 2 + 1.5 + 1 + 3 = 7.5 m

From SB1to L2 = 2 + 3+ 1+1.5 = 7.5 m

From SB1 to L3 = 2+6+1+1.5 = 10.5 m

From SB1 to SB2 = 2 + 9 + 2 = 13.0 m

From SB2 to L4 = 2 +1 +1.5 = 4.5 m

From SB2 to F3 = 2 + 1.5 +1 + 3.0 = 7.5 m

From SB2 to L3 = 2 + 3 + 1 + 1.5 = 7.5 m

Circuit No 2

From main distribution board to SB3 = 2 + 3.8 + 1.5 + 2 = 9.3 m

From SB3 to L6 = 2 + 1 + 1.5 = 4.5 m

From SB3 to F7 = 2+3+1+1.5 = 7.5m

From SB3 to F8 = 2+4.5+1+3 = 10.5 m

From SB3 to SB3 to SB4 = 2+9+2 = 13.0 m

From SB4 to L9 = 2 +1+1.5 = 4.5 m

From SB4 to F4 = 2+1.5+1.0+3 = 7.5 m

From SB4 to L10= 2+3+1+1.5 = 7.5 m

Total length of phase wire =

7.7+4.5+7.5+7.5+10.5+13.0+4.5+7.5+7.5+9.3+4.5+7.5+10.5+10.5+130.+4.5+7.5+7.5 = 145.0 m

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For wastage and connections = 20 percent of 145.0 m = 29.0 m

Total length = 145+29 = 174.0 m

Length of Neutral Wire

Circuit No 1.

From main distribution board to L1 = 2 + 2.2+ 1.5+1.0+1.5 = 8.2 m

From L1 to F1 = 1.5+1+1.5+1+3 = 8.0 m

From F1 to L2 = 3+1+1.5+1+1.5 = 8.0 m

From L2to L3 = 1.5+1+3+1+1.5 = 8.0 m

From L3 to F3 = 1.5+1+1.5+1.0+3.0 = 8.0 m

From F3 to L4 = 3+1+1.5+1+1.5 = 8.0 m

From L4 to L5 = 1.5+1+3+1+1.5 = 8.0 m

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Circuit No 2.

From MDB to L6 = 2+3.8+1.5+1+1.5 = 9.8 m

From L6 to L7 = 1.5+1+3+1+1.5 = 8.0 m

From L7 to F2 = 1.5+1+1.5+1+3 = 8.0 m

From F2 to L8 = 3+1+1.5+1+1.5 = 8.0 m

From L9 to F4 = 1.5+1+1.5+1+3 = 8.0 m

From F4 to L10 = 3+1+1.5+1+1.5 = 8.0 m

Total length of neutral wire = 114.0 m

Wastage and used in connections, 10 % = 11.4 m

Total = 125.4 m

Total length of 1/1.40 mm wire = 174+ 125.4 = 299.4 = 300 m (say)

The method used for determining the length of phase and neutral wire is very laborious one. As a general
rule the length of phase wire, may be taken approximately two times and that of neutral wire
approximately equal to the length of the route (conduit) i.e. total length of cable required to be taken as
there times of the route (conduit length).

Then length of cable required from approximate formulae (mentioned above) = 3 × 100 =
300metres, the same as determined from the method adopted formerly.

Length of Earth Wire. Earth wire is required for socket outlets and main switch. Since no socket outlet is
being provided, earth wire of 14 SWG (GI) of 0.25 m length will be sufficient for earthing the main switch
and main distribution board.

ESTIMATE ON THE BASIS OF ITEMWISE RATES

Sl. Description of material with Quantity Rate Amount Remarks

No Full Specifications Required

Quantity Unit Rs. P Per Rs P

1 240 V grade, 16 A, DPIC switch 1 no 200 00 eac 200 0

fuse unit h

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2 2-way, 240 V, 16 A/way MCB type 1 do 200 00 do 200 00 DB with

double pole distribution board 2 do 200 00 do 400 00 MCBs
Board

MCB

3 Teak wood boards double

i) 30 cm × 25 cm 1 do 60 00 do 60 00 Board

ii) 25 cm × 20 cm 4 do 43 00 do 172 00 For Switch

Board

4 PVC conduit pipe, 25 m diameter 100 m 15 00 do 1500 00

5 1/1.80 mm, single core 650 V 0.5 do 6 00 m 1500 00

grade aluminum conductor PVC
cable

6 1/1.40 mm, single core 650 V 300 do 2 00 m 3 00

grade aluminum conductor PVC
cable

7 Piano switches ; one-way, 5 A 14 no’s 8 00 eac 112 00

surface type h

8 Round wooden blocks 10 cm × 4 14 do 11 00 do 154 00

cm

9 Ceiling rose two-plate PVC type 14 do 8 00 do 112 00

10 Pendant holders (PVC) type 10 do 12 00 do 120 00

11 Flexible wire 23/0.193 mm 25 m 5 00 m 125 00

12 Earth wire 14 SWG GI wire 0.25 m 6 00 m 1 50 1

meterweig
hts
30gms app

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13 Earthing thimbles with bolts and 4 no’s 10 00 eac 40 50

nuts h

14 Wooden screws

51 mm for fusing boards 50 do 30 00 100 15 00

19 mm for fusing switches 100 do 20 00 100 20 00

15 PVC sheets for mounting switches 38 do 15 00 eac 570 00 Lump sum

ceiling rose, associate sizes h 200 00 Provision

Total 4604 50
Labour cost @ Rs. 30 per point 540 00 2 points

Total 5144 50 For MBD

Contingencies 5 % 257 23 and 2
Points

Grand Total 5401 73 From DB

Say Rs 5400 00

ESTIMATE ON THE BASIS OF SUPPLY/FIXING RATES

S. Description of Material Quantity Required Rate Amount Rewards

No with Full Specifications
Quantity Unit Rs P Per Rs P

1 Supply and fixing of 16 A, 1 no

240 V grade DPIC
rewritable type switch fuse
unit on board complete is
all respects

Supply

Fixing
275 00 each
20
00 do 275 00

25 00

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2 Supply and fixing of flush 1 do

mounted 2 –way
distribution board without
MCBs complete in all
respects

Supply

Fixing
425 00 do 425 00

31 00 do 32 00

3 Supply and fixing of MCBs 4 do

5A, 9 kA in item no 2
above

Supply

Fixing 132 00 do 528 00

7 00 do 28 00

4 Wiring of points for light 10 do

with 1.5 mm2 insulated
single core wire in PVC
conduit pipe concealed in
wall complete in all
respects

Supply

Fixing

165 00 do 1650 00

45 00 do 450 00

5 As above but for fan 4 do

points

Supply
220 00 do 880 00
Fixing
44 00 do 176 00

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Total 4463 00

Contingencies 5 % 223 15

Grand Total 4686 15

Say Rs. 4700 00

ESTIMATE 8.2

Draw the electrical circuit and estimate the quantity of materials and their cost required for PVC
casing –capping used in a house. The plan of which is shown in fig. 8.5. Assume the height of
ceiling as 3.6 meters and one plug point is to be provided in each room.

Solution: Given:

No. of light points = 5

No. of fans points = 1

No. of plug points = 2

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As per recommendation of ISI the wattage of each light, fan and plug socket (other than power sockets)
may be taken as 60 watts for the purpose of load estimation.

∴ Connected load = 8 × 60 = 480 watts

Since number of points to be connected is 8 (less than 10) and load is 480 watts (less than 800 watts),
one circuit is used and distribution board is not required.

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480
Full load current, I = =2A
240

Hence 240 V, 16A, DPIC switch fuse of any standard make may be used as a main switch and 1/1.40
mm, aluminum conductor, single core, 650 V grade, PVC cable having current carrying of 10 amperes
may be used for phase and neutral connections.

Assumptions

Assume the height of main board and switch board = 1.5 meters

Height of casing –capping = 3.0 meters

Vertical run to ceiling in hall (above SB1) = 3.6 – 3.0 = 0.6 m

Drop from ceiling to L1 = 3.6 – 2.4 = 1.2 m

Drop from ceiling to L2 = 3.6 – 2.4 = 1.2 m

From switch board SB2 to L1 = 3.6 – 2.4 = 1.2 meters

Vertical run to ceiling in room = 0.6 meters

Drop from ceiling to lamp L3 = 3.6 – 2.4 = 1.2 meters

Total length of casing-capping = 0.2+5+0.6+7.2+1.2+1.2+4.2+0.6+2.7+1.2 = 24.1 meters

Wastage and length used in joints (15%) = 3.6 meters (say)

Total = 27.7 m = 28 m (say)

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Length of conduit of 19 mm Size

Connections are taken from SB1 to SB2 and from light point L4 to L5 through 19 mm conduit.
Hence length of conduit required = 0.25 +0.25 = 0.5 meter

Length of Phase Wire [1.5 mm2 aluminum conductor, single core, 650 V grade PVC cable]

From meter board to main board = 0.2 meter

From main board to switch board SB1 = 1.5 + 2 + 1.5 = 5 meters

From SB1 to fan point = 2.1+2.4 = 4.5 meters

From SB1 to SB2 = 0.25 m

From SB2 to light point L1 = 1.5+0.3+1.8+0.6 = 4.2 m

From SB2 to light point L5 = 1.5+0.3+1.8+0.6+0.25 = 4.45 m

From SB2 to light point L3 = 1.5 + 0.3 + 1.8 +0.6 +2.7 + 1.2 = 8.1 m

Total Length = 0.2+5+4.5+8.1+8.1+0.25+4.2+4.45+8.1 = 42.9 meters

Wastage and extra wire at distribution boards 8.6 meters

Total length = 51.5 meters

Leng
th of
Neutr
al
Wire
[1.5m
m2,
alumi
num
cond
uctor,
single
core
650 V
grade
PVC
cable]

From

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meter board to main board = 0.2 m

From main board to fan point F = 1.5 + 2 + 0.6 + 2. 4 = 6.5 m

From fan point F to light point L1 = 2.4+1.2 = 3.6 m

From light point L1` to light point L2 = 1.2+4.8+1.2 = 7.2 m

From light point L2 to switch board SB1 = 1.2+ 2.4 +2.4 +2.1 = 8.1 m

From SB1 to SB2 = 0.25 m

From SB2 to light point L4 = 1.5+0.3+1.8+0.6 = 4.2 m

From light point L4 to L5 = 0.25 m

From light point L5 to L3 = 0.25 + 1.2 +2.7 + 1.2 = 5.35 m

Total length of neutral wire = 0.2+6.5+3.6+7.2+8.1+0.25+4.2+0.25+5.35 = 35.65 meters

Wastage and length used in connections (10%) = 3.6 m

Total length of neutral wire required = 39.25 meters

Total length of aluminum conductor single core PVC cable of size 1.5mm 2 required (Phase + neutral) =
51.5 + 39.25 = 90.75 meters = 90 meters (say)

Length of Earth Wire required (14 SWG GI wire)

From meter board to main board = 0.2 meter

Form main board to switch board SB1 = 1.5 +2 +1.5 = 5 m

From switch board SB1 to switch board SB2 = 0.25 m

Total length required including wastage = 6m = 0.2 kg (say)

ESTIMATE ON THE BAIS OF ITEMWISE RATES

S. Description of Material Quantity Required Rate Amount Rewards

No with Full Specifications
Quantity Unit Rs P Per Rs P

1 240 V grade, 16 A, DPIC 1 no 200 00 each 200 00

Switch with fuse and
neutral link

2 PVC casing – capping 76 28 m 20 00 m 560 00

×25 mm

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3 14 SWG GI wire (earth 0.2 kg 180 00 kg 36 00

wire)

4 Earthing thimbles with 3 no’s 10 00 each 30 00 For earthing

nuts and bolts connections
from meter
board to main
board and
from board to
switch board

5 1.5 mm2 single core 650 V 90 m 2 00 m 180 00

grade

6 Piano switches, one-way 8 no’s 8 00 each 64 00

5 A surface type

7 Ceiling rose, two plates 1 no 8 00 do 8 00 For fan

PVC type

8 Brass brackets with 4 no’s 35 00 do 140 00 For light L1, L2,

holders L3 and L4

9 Water tight bracket with 1 no 50 00 do 50 00 For light point

holder and globe L5

10 Plug sockets 3 pin 5 A 2 no’s 15 00 do 30 00

11 Teak wood boards

(double)
(i) 25 ×20 cm
do
2 43 00 ds 86 00 For MB and
SB1
(ii) 20 cm ×15 cm
do For SB2
1 35 00 do 35 00

12 Round wooden blocks 6 do 11 00 do 66 00

13 Teak wood gutties 100 do 50 00 100 50 00

14 Round wooden screws

(i) 51 mm for boards 18 no’s 50 00 100 9 00

(ii) 32 mm for casing 45 do 40 00 do 18 00

(iii) 13 mm for capping 180 do 20 00 do 36 00

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(iv) 19 mm fro switches 32 do 20 00 do 6 40

15 Cement, sand, paint 234 00 Lump- sum

varnish etc provision

Total 1838 40

Labour cost @ Rs. 30 per point 300 00 8 points plus 2

points from
MB

2138 40

Contingencies 5 % 107 00

Grand Total 2245 40

Say Rs. 2250 00

ESTIMATE ON THE BASIS OF SUPPLY/FIXING RATES

S. Description of Material Quantity Required Rate Amount Remarks

No with Full Specifications
Quantity Unit Rs P Per Rs P

1 Supply and fixing of 240 no

V, 16A DPIC switch with
fuse and neutral link on 1
board complete in all
respects

Supply
Fixing

270 00 each 270 00

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20 00 do 60 00

2 Supply and fixing of PVC

casing capping 76 mm
×25 mm 28 m 30 00 m 840 00

3 Wiring of points in 1.5 no’s

mm2 PVC insulated single
core aluminum conductor 5
cable drawn through
casing capping and 5 A
flush type switches with 3
mm Bakelite sheet with
brass screws washers.
Supply

Fixing

56 00 each 280 00

12 00 do 60 00

4 As in item no 3 above but no’s 0

for ceiling fans with earth
wire of same size 1

Supply

Fixing
80 00 do 80 00

12 00 do 12 12

5 As is items no 4 above but

for plug points with 5A
flush type switches& earth 2
wire of same size no’s

Supply

Fixing
56 00 each 112 00

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7 00 do 14 00

6 Water tight bracket with no 57

holder and globe. 14
1

Supply

Fixing 50 00 each each

(do)
10 00 ( do)

Total 1748 00
87
Contingencies 5% 40

Grand Total Rs. 1835 40

Say Rs. 1850.00

INSTALLATION FOR POWER CIRCUIT

Estimate 9.2.

Two ac, 3 phases, 415 V, 50 Hz squirrel cage motors are to be installed in a workshop. The rated
output of the motors and their locations are shown in fig. 9.5. Star-delta starterssupplied with
each motor are to be installed on the wall. The supply company’s meter will be located at the
position marked. The wiring of the machines is to be carried out according to IE rules. Make a neat
sketch of the wiring scheme and size of cables used. Prepare also a list of material required for
the wiring including necessary earthing with GI plates 600 mm ×600 mm ×6.0 mm and estimate the
cost of the whole scheme.

Ans. Assuming efficiency of motor 85% and power factor 0.8, we have full load currents of motors.

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15 ×735.5
I1 = = 22.5 A for 15 h p motor
√3 ×415 ×0.85 ×0.8

10 ×735.5
I2 = = 15.0 A for 10 h p motor
√3 ×415 ×0.85 ×0.8

Full load current of two motors = 22.5 + 15 = 37.5 A

Hence 3-core, PVC 1100 V grade 25 mm 2* aluminum conductor cable having current carrying capacity of
54 A will be used from meter board to main board.

The main switch and main distribution board will be mounted on main board of size 45 mm ×60 cm at a
height of 1.3 meters from the floor level and 0.25 m from the supply main board.

The main switch used should be capable of handling starting current of one motor (of highest
rating, plus full-load current of the other motor i.e. 22.5 ×2 + 15.0 = 60 A

Hence 100 A, 415 V grade TPIC switch shall be used as main switch.

As there are two circuits and starting current of one circuit (of highest rating) is 45 A, therefore 2 –way,
415 V, 63 A/way ICDB shall be used.

63 A, 415V, TPIC switch shall be installed for control of 15 hp (metric) motor and 32 A, 415 V, TPIC
switch shall be installed for control of 10 hp (metric) motor.

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3 core, 1100 V grade, PVC, 16 mm2* aluminum conductor cable having current carrying capacity of 38 A
shall be used from main distribution board to 15 hp motor through its switch and starter.

3 core, 1100 V grade, PVC, 6 mm2 aluminum conductor cable having current carrying capacity of 24 A
shall used from main distribution board to 10 h p motor through its switch and starter.

Size of H G conduit, use from meter board to main board, required to accommodate 3-core cable of size
25 mm2 aluminum conductor, and 1100 V grade will be of size 50 mm.

Size of H G conduit used from main distribution board to control board for 15 h p motor, required to
accommodate 3 core cable of size 16 mm2 aluminum conductor, 1100 V grade will be of size 25 mm.

Size of H G conduit, used from control board to motor 15 h p, required to accommodate 2 cables of 16
mm2 aluminum conductor, 1100 V grade will be of size 50 mm.

Size of H G conduit, used from main distribution board to control board for 10h p motor, required to
accommodate 3 core cable of 6 mm2, aluminum conductor, and 1100 V grade will be of size 25 mm.

Size of H G conduit, used from control board to motor of 10 h p to accommodate 2 cables of 6 mm2,
aluminum conductor, and 1100 V grade will of size 31 mm.

Flexible conduits of size 50 mm and 31 mm shall be used for connecting H G conduits to 15 hp and 10 h
p motors respectively.

Length of H G Rigid Conduit of 50 mm size.

From meter board to main board = 0.3 m

From control board to hp motor to ground, 0.2 m below it and then to motor foundation = 1.3+0.2+1+0.4 =
2.9 m

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Total = 0.3+2.9 = 3.2 m

Wastage 10% = 0.32 m

Grand total = 3.2+0.32 = 3.52 m = 3.2 m (say)

Length of HG conduit of 25 mm size

From main distribution board to control board of 15 hp motor = 3 m

From main distribution board to control board to 10 hp motor = 7m

Total = 3 + 7 = 10 m

Wastage 10% = 1 m

Grand total = 10 + 1 = 11 m

Length of 25 mm flexible conduit required fro connecting switches to motor starters = 2 * 0.25 = 0.5 m

Length of 31 mm flexible conduit required for connecting H G conduit to motor of 10 hp = 1.0 m

Length of 50 mm flexible conduit required for connecting H G conduit to 15 hp motor = 1.0 m

Length of 25 mm2, aluminum conductor, 3 core, 1100 V grade PVC cable = 0.35 m

Length of 16 mm2, aluminum conductor, 3 core, 1100 V grade PVC cable

= 3 + 0.25 + 2 ( 1.3+0.2+1+0.4+1) = 11.5 m

Wastage 10% = 1.105 m

Total = 11.05+1.105 = 12.155 m ≅ 12.5 m (say)

Length of 6 mm2, aluminum conductor, 3 core, 1100 V grade PVC cable

= 7 + 0.25 + 2 (1.3+0.2+1+0.4+1) = 15.05 m

Wastage 10% = 1.505 m

Total = 15.05 + 1.505 = 16.555 m = 17 m (say)

Length of earth wire ( 6swg GI wire ) = 2 × (3.6 + 3.2 +11.0 + 1 + 1) = 40.6 m ≅ 40 meters (say) 5 kg

ESTIMATE 9.2 ON THE BASIS OF ITEM-WISE RATES

S. Description of Material Quantity Required Rate Amount Remarks

No with Full Specifications
Quantity Unit Rs P Per Rs P

1 IC boards complete with

locking arrangements etc

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(i) 45 cm × 60 cm 1 No 600 00 each 600 00

(ii) 30 cm ×45 cm 1 do 250 00 do 250 00

2 TPIC switches with fuses

(i) 100A , 415 V 1 do 3640 00 do 3640 00 As main

switch

For 15 hp
(ii) 63 A, 415 V 1 do 1950 00 do 1950 00 motor

For 10 hp
motor
(iii) 32 A, 415 V 1 do 950 00 do 950 00

3 2 – way, 63 A/way, 415 1 do 4430 00 do 4430 00

V, IC distribution board
complete with fuses

4 3-core, 1100 V, aluminum

conductor PVC cable of
sizes

(i) 25 mm2

(ii) 16 mm2 0.35 m 100 00 m 35 00

(iii) 6 mm2 12.5 do 88 00 do 1100 00

17 do 40 00 do 680 00

5 Heavy gauge conduit 16

SWG

(i) 50 mm diameter
3.6 do 50 00 do 180 00
(ii) 31 mm diameter
3.2 do 25 00 do 78 00
(iii) 25 mm diameter
11 do 18 00 do 198 00

6 Flexible conduit

(i) 50 mm diameter 1 do 40 00 do 40 00

(ii) 31 mm diameter 1 do 25 00 do 25 00

(iii) 25 mm diameter 0.5 do 18 00 do 0 00

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7 Conduit bends

(i) 50 mm diameter 4 no’s 10 00 each 40 00

(ii) 31 mm diameter 2 do 7 00 do 14 00

(iii) 25 mm diameter 8 do 6 00 do 48 00

8 Conduit saddles

(i) 50 mm diameter 6 do 4 00 do 24 00

(ii) 31 mm diameter 3 do 2 50 do 7 50

(iii) 25 mm diameter 12 do 2 00 do 24 00

9 Wooden bushings

(i) 50 mm diameter 5 do 3 00 do 15 00

(ii) 31 mm diameter 3 do 2 00 do 6 00

(iii) 25 mm diameter 8 do 2 00 do 16 00

10 Conduit locknuts

(i) 50 mm diameter 5 no’s 6 00 do 30 00

(ii) 31 mm diameter 3 do 4 00 do 12 00

(iii) 25 mm diameter 8 do 3 00 do 24 00

11 Box connector coupling

(i) 50 mm diameter

(ii) 31 mm diameter 1 do 10 00 do 10 00

(iii) 25 mm diameter 1 do 5 00 do 5 00

4 do 4 00 100 16 00

12 Coupling between flexible

and rigid conduit

(i) 50 mm diameter
1 do 10 00 do 10 00
(ii) 31 mm diameter
1 do 8 00 do 8 00

13 Teak wood gutties 150 do 50 00 100 75 00

14 6 SWG GI bare wire 40 M 180 00 Kg 900 00

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(5 kg)

15 Iron screws 31 mm 100 no’s 60 00 100 60 00

16 Earth wire clips 60 do 1 00 Each 60 00

17 G I thimbles with bolts 27 do 10 00 do 270 00

and nuts

18 Caution plates 3 do 25 00 do 75 00

19 Shock treatment chart 1 no 25 00 do 25 00

20 Earthing sets 2 sets 2100 00 do 4200 00

21 Civil engineering works 1210 50

(lump sum provision )

Total 21500 00

Labour charges for laying cables 1000 00

Labour charges for fixing switches 200 00

Labour charges for earthing 1500 00

Total 24200 00

Contingencies 5% 1210 00

Grand Total 25410 00

Say Rs. 25500 00

ESTIMATE 9.2 ON THE BASIS OF SUPPLY/FIXING RATES

S. Description of Material with Quantity Required Rate Amount Remarks

No Full Specifications
Quantity Unit Rs P Per Rs P

1 Supply and fixing of TPIC

switches fuse units
complete with fuses on
angle iron brackets
complete in all aspects

(i) 100 A, 415 V main

switch

Supply 1 no

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Fixing

(ii) 63 A, 415 V for 15 h p 6080 00

motor
72 00 each 6080 00
Supply
1 no do 72 00
Fixing

(iii) 32 A, 415 V for hp

motor 3282 00 do 3282 00

Supply 60 00 do 60 00

Fixing
1 no

1634 00 do 1634 00

60 00 do 60 00

2 Supply and fixing of 2-way,

3 – phase distribution
board 63 A with rewritable 1 no
fuse

Supply

Fixing
4430 00 each 4430 00

143 00 do 143 00

3 Supply and fixing of PVC

insulated 1100V, 3-core
cable in H G rigid conduit
on surface with two
number G I wires of 8
SWG for earth complete

(i) 25 mm2 cable in 50 mm 0.35 m

diameter

Supply

Fixing

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(ii) 16 mm2 cable in 25 mm

diameter conduit
282 00 m 98 00
Supply
Do 12 00 do 4 00
Fixing
1.5 do
2
(iii) 6 mm cable in 25 mm
diameter conduit

Supply 199 00 do 2487 00

Fixing 9 00 do 112 00

17 Do 82 00 do 1394 00

800 00 do 136 00

4 6 SWG GI wire bound with

binding wire complete in all
respects

Supply 90 do

Fixing 4 50 m 405 00

1 00 do 90 00

5 Danger board 1 no

Supply 44 00 each 44 00

Fixing 5 00 do 5 00

6 Shock treatment chart

framed in glass complete
in all respects 1 Do

Supply

Fixing 45 00 do 45 00

5 00 do 5 00

7 Supply and fixing of 600 ×

600 × 6 mm GI plate
vertically for earthing with
top at least 3 m below

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ground level complete with

19 mm diameter GI pipe/
funnel for watering and
one earthing lead of 8
SWG GI wire in 12 mm
diameter GI pipe upto 2 No’s
switchboard, 30 cm square
cast iron frame with hinged
cover/ masonary housing,
alternate layers of
charcoal/salt atleast 150
mm thick .

Supply

Fixing

(i) GI pipe 19 mm diameter

(ii) GI pipe 12 mm
diameter

(iii) GI wire 8 S W G in pipe

2476 00 each 4952 00

264 00 do 528 00

5.4 m

8 do 1040 00 Lump
sum
10 do provision

Total 27114 40
Contingencies 5%
1355 72

Grand Total 28470 12

Say Rs. 28500 00

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CH-4 (OVER HEAD LINES)

ESTIMATE 10.3

An overhead 11kV, 50 Hz line has to be erected using 27 kg, 10 meters long steel poles and
copper wire of size no 3/2.642 mm, with average span of 150 meters. Make a list of material
required and estimate the cost per kilometer.

Solution : Length of 11kV line = 1 km = 1000 meters

Average span = 150 meters

1000
Number of spans = = 7 (say)
150

Number of 27 kg, 10 meter long rail poles required per 1.5 km line

= 8 (allowing one double pole structure for every 1.0 km run)

Length of 3/2.642 mm hard drawn bare copper conductor

= 3 times of length of line + 2% for sag (as 3 conductors run in 3-

phase, 11 kV line)

102
= 3 ×1000 × 100= 3060 meters

Area of x-section of 3/2.642 mm copper conductor

= 3 × 5.48 mm2 = 16.44 mm2 = 0.1644 cm2

Weight of copper required = Density of copper in gm / cm 3×length in cm ×area of x-section in cm2

= 8.9 ×306000 ×0.1644 gms

= 4, 47,727gms = 447.727 kg or 448 kg (say)

LIST OF MATERIAL REQUIRED AND COST IS GIVEN BELOW :

S. Description of Material Quantity Required Rate Amount Remarks

No with Full Specifications
Quantity Unit Rs P Per Rs P

1 Rail poles 10 m long, 27 8 no’s 4240 00 each 33920 00

kg

2 Teak wood cross-arms 6 do 1000 00 do 6000 00 For

100 mm ×100 m × 1.5m single
long poles

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3 Teak wood cross-arms 1 do 1800 00 do 1800 00 For H-

pole
100 mm ×100 m × 2.2m structure
long

4 Top insulator brackets 6 do 64 00 do 384 00

5 Earth wire clamps 7 do 40 00 do 280 00

6 Cross-bracing 1 set 1200 00 set 1200 00 For H –

pole

7 11kV pin insulators 21 no’s 130 00 each 2730 00

complete with pins

8 11kV disc insulators 6 do 600 00 do 3600 00 3 on

complete with dead end each
clamps side of
H-pole
structure

9 3/2.642 mm hard drawn 448 kg 300 00 kg 1,34,400 00

bare copper conductor

10 GI wire 8 SWG 1020 m 180 00 kg 18360 00

11 14 SWG copper binding 2.5 kg 500 00 kg 1250 00

wire

12 Stay sets complete with 6 no’s 3250 00 each 19500 00

anchor rod, RCC base
plate, tension screw etc
including stay wire (7/8
SWG GI wire)

13 Earthing sets complete 4 do 2100 00 do 8400 00

14 11kV lighting arresters 1 set 3500 00 each 3500 00

set

15 Danger plates 11kV with 7 no’s 60 00 each 12000 00

clamps

16 Barbed wire (anti- 20 kg 40 00 kg 800 00

climbing devices)

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17 Pole-foundation (muffs) 8 no’s 1500 00 each 12000 00

18 Knee bracing sets 6 sets 150 00 each 900 00 For

making
the
double
earth
wire
dead

19 Guards (GSL No.4) 6 no’s 30 00 each 180 00

20 CI reels to support the 8 do 15 00 do 120 00 For road

continuous earth wire crossing

21 MS channel iron or angle 2 do 400 00 each 800 00

iron

22 Sundries to complete the 1456 00 Lump –

job such as bolts, nuts, sum
washers, thimbles, Provision
painting or iron parts,
soldering etc.

Total 252000 00

Storage and transportation charges 5% 12600 00

Labour charges 10% 25200 00

Contingencies 1% 2520

Inspection fee 1000 00

293320 00

Say 294000 00

Estimate 10.4. Estimate the quantity of material required and cost of 1 km of overhead 11kV. 50 Hz
line using steel poles of 11 meter height and ACSR conductor of 6/1 × 2.59 mm/ with an average
span of 120m.
Solution: Length of line = 1 km
Average span = 120 m
1000
Number of spans = =8
120
Length of 6/1 × 2.59 mm conductor required = 3 × length of line + 2% for sag
(as 3 conductors run in 3-phase 11kV line)

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102
= 3 × 1000 × = 3060 meters
120
128
Weight of ACSR conductor 6/1.259 mm = Length of conductor × 1000
∵ 1 km weighs 128 kg
128
= 3060 × 1000= 391.68 kg say 390 kg
List of material required and cost is given below :

S. Description of Material with Quantity Required Rate Amount Remarks

No Full Specifications
Quantity Unit Rs P Per Rs P

1 Steel poles, 11 m long 8 no’s 5200 00 Each 41600 00

2 Teak wood cross-arms 8 Do 1000 00 Do 8000 00

100 mm × 100 mm × 1.5 m
long

3 Top insulator brackets 8 Do 64 00 Do 512 00

4 Earth wire clamps 8 Do 40 00 Do 320 00

5 11 kV pin insulators 24 Do 130 00 Do 3120 00

complete with pins

6 6/1 × 2.59 mm ACSR 390 Kg 112 00 Kg 43680 00

conductor

7 GI wire 8 SWG 1020 m 180 00 Kg 18360 00

(102) (kg)

8 Binding wire of aluminum 4.8 Kg 200 00 Kg 960 00

for fixing conductors over
insulators @ 200 gms at
each insulator for 24
insulators

9 11kV lightning arrestors 1 Set 3500 00 Each 3500 00

complete

10 Earthingsetsc complete 3 Do 2100 00 Do 6300 00

11 Danger plates 11kV with 8 Nos 60 00 Each 480 00

clamps

12 Barbed wire (anticlimbing 15 Kg 40 00 Kg 600 00

devices)

13 Pole foundation (muffs) 8 No 1500 00 Each 12000 00

14 Knee bracing sets 8 Sets 150 00 Each 1200 00

set

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15 Guards (GSL, NO 4) 8 Nos 30 00 Each 240 00

16 CI reels to support the 8 Do 15 00 do 120 00

continuous earth wire

17 Sundries to complete the

job such as bolts, nuts,
washers, thimbles, painting
of iron pats, soldering etc.
1508 00

Total 142500 00

Storage and Transpiration charges 5% 7125 00

Labour charges 10% 14250 00

Contingencies 1% 1425 00

Total 165300 00

CH-5 (OH SERVICE CONNECTION)

ESTIMATE 12.1.

Prepare a list of material and estimate the cost for providing service connections to single story
buildings at 240 V single phase 50 Hz having a light and fan load of 5 kW. The supply is to be
given from an overhead line 20 m away from building.

Solution: Connected load, P = 5 kW or 5,000 W

Taking diversity factor of 1.66
5000
Total load requirement = 1.66 = 3000 W
Keeping in view the future additional demand (say 100%), let future load be twice of presents load, i.e. 2
× 3000 W = 6000 W
Load in watts 6000
Load current in amperes = rated voltage = 240 = 25 A
Hence twin core 1/3.55 mm (or 10 mm 2 ) aluminum conductor weather proof cable having a current
capacity of 34 A may be employed.
The required material and cost for giving service connection is detailed below :
S. Description of Material Quantity Required Rate Amount Remarks
No with Full Specifications
Quantity Unit Rs P Per Rs P

1 10 mm2, 650 V, twin 40 m 25 00 m 1000 00 20 m for

core aluminum sketch 2
conductor weather meters for
proof cable round
thimbles, 10
m along GI
pipe and

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conduit upto
service board
and for
wastage

2 8 SWG GI wire 40 do 180 00 kg 720 00

(4) (kg)

3 GI pipe 50 mm 4 m 120 00 m 480 00

diameter

4 HG conduit 16 SWG 25 4 do 18 00 do 72 00
mm diameter

One for fixing

5 Pole clamp 1 no 18 00 each 18 00 thimbles to
the pipe

6 Pipe clamps 2 do 18 00 do 36 00 One for fixing

thimble to GI
pipe and one
for stays

7 GI thimbles 3 do 10 00 do 30 00 2 for
connecting GI
wire to pole
and GI pipe
and one for
stay

8 Wooden bushes for GI 1 do 5 0 do 5 00

pipe

9 Conduit reducers 50 1 do 10 00 do 10 00
mm ×25 mm

10 Conduit bushing for 25 1 do 2 00 do 6 00

mm conduit

11 Lock nut for 25 mm 1 do 2 00 do 5 00 At service

conduit board

12 Conduit bushing for 25 1 do 6 00 do 6 00

mm conduit

13 Wooden plugs 25 do 50 00 100 12 50

14 Conduit saddles
(i) 50 mm
4 do 3 00 do 12 00
(ii) 25 mm

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8 do 2 00 do 16 00

15 IC main board of size 1 do 250 00 Do 250 00

25 mm × 30 cm

16 Kit-kat 32 A 1 do 35 00 Do 35 00

17 Neutral link 1 do 5 00 Do 5 00

18 Aerial fuse 32 A 1 do 35 00 Do 35 00
capacity

19 Stay wire 7/10 SWG 10 m 80 00 Kg 80 00

(1) (kg)

20 Stay bow 1 no 50 00 Each 50 00

21 Stay rod with bots and 1 do 50 00 Do 50 00

stay buckle

22 Stay insulator 1 do 65 00 Do 65 00

23 Cement 1 do 150 00 Bag 150 00

24 Sand 5 bags 10 00 Do 50 00

25 Catenary wire 3 kg 50 00 Kg 150 00

26 Clips 31 mm 1 packet 20 00 packet 20 00

27 Sundries to complete 1 packet 20 00 packet 100 00 Lump-sum

the job provision

Total 3364 50

Storage and transportation charges 5% 168 20

Labour charges 10% 336 40

Contingencies 1% 33 64

Electrical inspection fee 200 00

Single phase 25 A , 240 V, 50 Hz energy meter 800 00

Grand Total 4902 74

Say Rs. 4950 00

ESTIMATE 12.2.

Estimate the quantity of material and cost for providing connection to a double stored building
with a load of 4kW at 240 V 50 Hz. Separate meters are to be provided for the two floors. The

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distance between pole and building is 12 m and between service bracket and service board is 10
m.

Solution : Connected load, P = 4 kW

Taking diversity factor of 1.6 and future growth 100% in load we have
4 × 1000
Load = 1.6
×2= 5000 w
5000
Load current in amperes = 240 = 20.833 A
Hence twin core 1/2.80 mm (or 6 mm2) aluminum conductor weather proof cable having a current
capacity of 27 A may be employed.
The require material and cost for providing service connection is detailed below :

S. Description of Material Quantity Required Rate Amount Remarks

No with Full Specifications
Quantity Unit Rs P Per Rs P

1 6 mm2, 650 v, twin core 25 m 18 00 m 450 00

aluminum conductor
weather proof cable

2 aerial fuse 32 a 1 no 35 00 each 35 00

capacity

3 gi pipe 50 mm diameter 4 m 120 00 m 480 00

4 ms angle iron bracket 1 no 300 00 Each 300 00 Service

50 mm ×50 mm × 6.0 bracket
mm ×1.5 m long

5 conduit 16 swg 25 mm 6 m 18 00 M 108 00

diameter

6 conduit reducer 50 mm 1 no 10 00 Each 10 00

×25 mm

7 conduit bends 25 mm 2 do 6 00 Do 12 00

8 conduit lock nuts 25 2 do 5 00 Do 10 00 At service

mm boards

9 conduit bushings 25 2 do 2 00 Do 4 00 At service

mm boards

10 wooden bushings for 1 do 5 00 Do 5 00

50 mm gi pipe

11 wooden plugs 25 do 50 00 100 12 50

12 conduit saddles 50 mm 4 do 3 00 Each 12 00

13 conduit saddles’ 25 8 do 2 00 do 16 00

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mm

14 lt shackle insulators 50 4 do 15 00 Do 60 00 2 no’s on pole

mm ×65 mm complete and 2 no’s on
with fittings service
bracket

15 gi thimbles 2 do 10 00 Do 20 00

16 8 swg hard drawn 28 m 500 00 Kg 1600 00 Phase and

copper wire (3.2) (kg) neutral wire

17 gi bends 50 mm 1 do 50 00 Each 500 00 Service

diameter boards

18 8 swggi wire 50 m 180 00 Kg 900 00 Earth wire

(5) (kg)

19 ic board 25 mm ×30 cm 2 no 250 00 Each 500 00 Service

boards

20 kit-kat 32 a capacity 2 do 35 00 Do 770 00

21 neutral link 2 do 5 do Do 10 00

22 cement 1 bag 150 00 Bag 150 00

23 sand 5 bags 10 00 Do 50 00

24 potty items (lump-sum 100 00

provision)

Total 4964 50

Storage and transportation charge 5% 248 25

Labour charges 10% 496 45

Contingencies 1% 49 65

Electrical inspections fee 200 00

10 A, 240 V, 50 Hz single phase energy meters 2 nos 1500 00

Grand Total 7458 85

Say Rs. 7500 00

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CH-6 (SUB-STATION)

ESTIMATE 13.2.

Electric supply to a factory is taken from an 11kV overhead, 3-phase line, which terminates at 2-
pole (iron-pole) structure at a distance of 20 m from the main board of the factory. The supply is to
given through a 11,000 V/433 V, 3-phase transformer and the factory has a load of 80 kVA.
Estimate the quantity of material required and the total cost.
Solution: Factory load = 80 kVA
kVA × 1000 80 × 1000
Full load current on primary side, I1 = = = 4.2 A
√3.V1 √3×11000
kVA × 1000 80 × 1000
Full load current on secondary side, I2 = = = 111.3 A
√3.V2 √3× 415
The service connation will be given by installing 100kVA, 11/0.433 kV, 3-phase ,△/λ –connected, 50 Hz
outdoor transformer on two pole structure. 7/3.00 mm (50 mm2), 3 ½ core, aluminum conductor
underground cable having current carrying capacity of 158 A will be used for giving service connection.
Total length of cable required = Length along the pole upto ground + length along the trench +
vertical run along the wall upto cable box + for wastage and connections
= 6 + 20 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 30 meters
The quantity of material with cost is estimated as below :
S. Description of Material Quantity Rate Amount Rewards
No with Full Specifications Required

Quantity Unit Rs P Per Rs P

1 11kV GO switch (air 1 no 5000 00 each 5000 00

break, triple pole)
complete with fixing
angles and 25 mm
diameter, 6 meter long
operating pipe lock and
handle

2 11kV expulsion type

fuses installed on three
insulators

Fuses
1 set of 635 00 do 1575 00
three

Insulators do
1 50 00 m 1905 00

3 Ms angle iron 50 mm 6 m 50 00 m 300 00 For

×50 mm × 6.0 mm supporting
fuses and it

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cubicle

4 Lightning arrestors, 1 set of 3500 00 each set 3500 00

11kV, expulsion type, three
complete with all fittings,
transmission class,
discharge capacity 65
kA

5 Ms channel iron 2 no’s 600 00 each 1200 00 For

100 mm ×50 mm ×6.0 supporting
mm ×2 m long transformer

6 100kVA, 11/0.433kV, 1 no 110000 00 do 110000 00

△/λ –connected 3-
phase, 50 Hz outdoor
transformer complete
with all accessories and
oil filled

7 150A, 660V ICTPN 1 no 5875 00 each 5875 00

switch with rewirable
type porcelain fuses

8 ACSR conductor 15 m 104 00 kg 132 00 For ht

(squirrel) (1.275) (kg) connections
6/1 × 2.11 mm , 85 between
kg/km overhead
conductors
and
transformer

9 GI wire 7/16 SWG 30 m 180 00 kg 540 00

(3) (kg)

10 11kV disc insulators with 3 nos 640 00 each 1920 00

fittings

11 PG clamps 3 do 100 00 do 300 00

12 PG bimetallic clamps 3 do 110 00 do 330 0

13 PVC cable 50 mm2 3 ½ 8 m 210 00 m 1680 00 For

core 1100 V aluminum connecting it
conductor armoured switch to
transformer
on lt side

14 GI pipe 64 mm diameter 5 m 180 00 do 900 00 For

heavy gauge supporting
PVC cable

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at sl 12

15 GI bends 64 mm 2 nos 60 00 each 120 00

16 Earthing sets complete 2 sets 3400 00 each 6800 00

GI plate earthing

17 Stay rod sets complete 2 nos 1400 00 do 2800 00

in all respects

18 Stay insulators 2 do 65 00 do 130 00

19 Binding wire (aluminum) 0.5 kg 180 00 kg 90 00

20 Danger plate with clamp 1 no 60 00 each 60 00

21 Barbed wire 6 kg 40 00 kg 240 00

22 Concreting 1 :4: 8 2 no’s 500 00 each 1000 00

23 Nuts and bolts of

different sizes
150 00 I.S. provision
(b) Service connection

24 PV cable 50 mm2, 3 ½ 30 m 210 00 m 6300 00

core, 415 v aluminum
cable

25 LT cable box outdoor 1 no 380 00 each 380 00

type suitable for 3 ½
core, 50 mm2 aluminum
conductor armored
cable

26 LT cable box outdoor 1 do 410 00 do 410 00

type suitable for 3 1/2
core, 50 mm2 aluminum
conductor armoured
cable but indoor type

27 IC cutouts fitted with 1 set of 525 00 do 525 00

fuse wires complete with three
sealing device for 3 ½ no’s
core 50 mm2 cable

28 Meter box sheet metal

type with locking
arrangement, painting
etc

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25 × 30 cm

45 × 60 cm 1 no 250 00 do 250 00

1 do 550 00 do 550 00

29 Energy meter, 3-phase, 1 do 2500 00 do 2500 00

4-wire , 50 Hz 150A,
415V

30 Energy meter single 1 do 750 00 do 750 00

phase, 50 Hz, 5A , 250V

31 8 SWG GI wire 20 m 180 00 kg 300 00

(2) (kg)

32 Nuts and bolts (lump 250 00

sum provisions)

33 Bricks (second class) 300 no 1 80 each 540 00

34 Sand 2 m3 100 00 m3 200 00

Total 160562 60

Storage and Transpiration charges 5% 8028 13

Labour charges 10% 16056 26

Contingencies charges 1% 1605 63

Electrical inspection fee 1000 00

Grand total 187252 62

Say Rs. 187500 00

ESTIMATE 13.3.

Estimate the quantity of material and cost for erection of a 250 kVA pole-mounting substation.
Solution:
250 × 1000
Primary current, I1 = = 13.12 A Assuming primary voltage to be 11kV
√3×11000
250 × 1000
Secondary current I2 = = 348 A Assuming secondary voltage to be 415 V
√3×415

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ACSR conductor, 7/2.11 mm will be used for ht connection between overhead conductors and
transformer.

61/2.6 mm, 1100 V grade single core PVC cable will be used for connecting switch to transformer. It side
(phase conductors) and 19/1.63 mm, 1100V grade single core PVC cable will be used for connecting
switch to transformer it side (neutral conductor).
The quantity of material and cost for the erection of 250 kVA pole mounting substation is
estimated as follows:

S. Description of Material Quantity Rate Amount Rewards

No with Full Specifications Required

Quantity Unit Rs P Per Rs P

1 PCC poles 11 m long 2 no’s 4900 00 each 9800 00 For H-pole

structure

2 11kV GO switch (air- 1 do 5000 00 do 5000 00

break, triple-pole)
complete with fixing
angles and 25 mm
diameter, 6m long
operating pipe, lock and
handle

3 Expulsion type fuse

units 11kV installed on
insulators

Fuses

1 set of 525 00 do 1575 00

Insulators 3

do
1 635 00 do 1905 00

4 MS angle iron 50 mm × 6 m 50 00 m 300 00 For fixing

50 mm × 6.0 mm fuses and it
cubicle

5 11kV lightning arrestors 1 set 3500 00 each set 3500 00

expulsion type complete
with all fittings
transmission class
discharge capacity 65kA

6 MS channel iron 100 2 no’s 600 00 each 1200 00 For

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mm ×50 mm × 6.0 mm × supporting

2 m long transformer

7 11kV disc insulators with 3 no’s 640 00 each 1920 00

fittings

8 Transformer outdoor 1 do 210000 00 do 210000 00

type 250kVA,
11/0.433kV, 3-phase
delta/star-connected
complete with all
accessories and oil filled

9 PG clamps 3 do 100 00 do 300 00

10 PG bimetallic clamps 3 do 110 00 do 330 00

11 ACSR conductor 7/2.11 15 m 104 00 kg 132 60 For hl

mm 85 kg/km connections
between
overhead
conductors
and
transformer

12 400A, 660v, ICTPN 1 no 11500 00 each 11550 00

switch with rewirable
type porcelain fuses

13 PVC cables 61/2.6 mm 20 m 120 00 m 2400 00 For

single core 1100 V connecting
grade switch to
transformer
it side phase
conductors

14 PVC cables single core 7 m 60 00 do 420 00 For

1100 V grade but size connecting
19/1.63 mm switch to
transformer
lt side
neutral
conductor

For
GI pipe 64 mm diameter
15 5 m 180 00 do 900 00 supporting
heavy gauge
cable

16 GI bends 64 mm 2 no’s 60 00 each 120 00

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17 Earthing sets complete 2 sets 3400 00 each set 6800 00

GI plate earthing

18 Stay rod sets complete 2 do 1400 00 do 2800 00

in all respects

19 Stay insulators 2 no’s 65 00 each 130 00

20 Barbed wire 10 kg 40 00 kg 400 00 Anti-climbing

device

21 11kV danger plates with 2 no’s 60 00 each 120 00

clamps

22 Nuts & bolts (LS 600 00

provision)

23 Petty items (LS 1000 00

provision)

24 Cable box 400 A 1 do 750 00 each 750 00

outdoor type 4 core

Total 263952 60

Storage and transportation charges 5% 13197 60

Labour charges 10% 26395 20

Contingencies 1% 2639 52

Electrical inspection fee 1000 00

Grand Total 307184 92

Say Rs. 307200 00

EARTHING

Table 14.1

Type of loads and Size of earth lead Size of the earth electrode
installation
Copper GI Copper GI

SWG Area in Sq. mm SWG Area in

sq. mm

Consumers residential 8 12.97 8 12.97 60 cm × 60 60 × 60 cm

premises cm × 3.18 mm × 6.35 mm

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Pole earthing of do do Do do do do
transmission or
distribution lines

Industrial loads upto do do Do do do do

10 HP

Industrial loads do do 6 18.68 do do

between 10 HP to 15
HP

Industrial loads 6 18.68 2 38.60 do 90 cm × 90

between 15 HP to 30 cm × 6.35
HP mm

Industrial loads 4 27.27 Not used 90 cm × 90 not used

between 30 HP to 50 cm × 6.35 mm
HP

Industrial loads 50 Hp (i) 2 38.60 No used 90 cm × 90 not used

to 100 Hp cm × 6.35 mm
(ii) copper 12.7 mm × 2.54
strip mm

Industrial load above copper strip 25.4 mm × 2.54 Not used 90 cm × 90 not used
100 Hp mm cm × 6.35 mm

Power houses and copper strip 25.4 mm × 2.54 not used 90 cm × 90 not used
sub-stations (chain of mm cm × 6.35 mm
several earthing sets
installed). Detail as
under : Capacity of
Transformer/
Generating set :

20 mm × 4 mm
copper strip
a) upto 300 kVA but
not exceeding 500
kVA

do
copper strip ---- ---- -----
b) Above 300 kVA but 20 mm × 4 mm
not exceeding 500kVA

c) Above 500 kVA but

not exceeding 800kVA do
do ----- -----

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