Electrical Power Distribution

Forms of Energy
All forms of energy fall under two categories

POTENTIAL KINETIC
Stored energy or energy Energy of motion (motion of waves,
of position electrons, atoms, molecules, and
(gravitational) substances)
 Work Power

Electrical Power is measured in

Watts (W) or kWatts (kW)
Work is done when a force that is applied to
an object moves that object. The work is
calculated by multiplying the force by the W = joule per second
amount of movement of an object (W = F * d).
Power Generation
Power Transmission Lines
Power Generation and Transmission
 Electrical Systems
Incoming Service - Power
Switchgear / Distribution Equipment
Feeders
Grounding
Motor Br. Branch/Equip. Connect
Emergency Generators / ATS / UPS
Lighting Fixtures / Lighting Control
Devices - Lighting
Devices - Power
Lighting Branch
Power Branch
Fire Alarm System
Site Lighting
Telephone / Data Conduit
Incoming Service - Telephone
 Electrical Terms
Utility Power XFMR Branch Circuit
Switchboard Homerun
Panelboard Receptacle
Motor Control Center Switch
Disconnect Switch Automatic Transfer Switch
Transformer Generator
Circuit Breaker UPS
Feeder
One-Line Diagram
Equipment Connection
Electrical Symbols
 Service Equipment
Service equipment is the electrical equipment that
constitutes the main control and means of power cutoff to
the electric service (normally Power Company supply)
brought into the building.

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 Incoming Service - Power
All buildings have an electrical service.

Primary service (utility company) is shown on the one-line

diagram.

A utility transformer is installed outside the building on a

pad (site drawing) or pole.

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Incoming Service - Power

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Incoming Service - Power

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Common Electrical Distribution Systems

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Common Electrical Distribution Systems
Common Electrical Distribution Systems
Common Electrical Distribution Systems
Common Electrical Distribution Systems
 Common Electrical Distribution Systems
12W, 240 Vac
13W, 120/240 Vac
33W, 240 Vac
33W, 240 Vac corner ground delta
34W, 208Y/120 Vac 120 x 3 = 208 V
34W, 480Y/277 Vac 277 x 3 = 480 V
33W, 480 Vac
34W, 600Y/347 Vac
33W, 600 Vac
2W, 250 Vdc
3W, 125/250 Vdc
Residential Power Distribution
Commercial and Industrial Power Distribution
Utility Primary Transformer
In-Coming Service - Power

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Carpenters International Training Fund Program 3 8
Feeders
Incoming Service power feeders

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One-Line Diagram
Power Distribution System Equipment
Power Distribution System Equipment
Switchboard

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Main Distribution Board (MDB)
Main Distribution Board (MDB)

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Main Switchboard (MSB)
 Switchboard
Incoming Section

Meter Main Section

Distribution Section
Circuit Breakers
Fusible Switches

Grounding

Bonding
 Switchboard
Incoming Section

Meter Main Section

Distribution Section
Circuit Breakers
Fusible Switches

Grounding

Bonding
 In-Coming Service - Power
Incoming Section

Meter Main Section

Distribution Section
Circuit Breakers
Fusible Switches

Grounding

Bonding
 Switchboard
Incoming Section

Meter Main Section

Distribution Section
Circuit Breakers
Fusible Switches

Grounding

Bonding
 Switchboard
Incoming Section

Meter Main Section

Distribution Section
Circuit Breakers
Fusible Switches

Grounding

Bonding
 Switchboard
Incoming Section

Meter Main Section

Distribution Section
Circuit Breakers
Fusible Switches

Grounding

Bonding
 Switchboard
Incoming Section

Meter Main Section

Distribution Section
Circuit Breakers
Fusible Switches

Grounding

Bonding
 Switchboard
Incoming Section

Meter Main Section

Distribution Section
Circuit Breakers
Fusible Switches

Grounding

Bonding
Panelboard

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Panelboard

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 Panelboard

Panelboards
Lighting, appliances, motor/equip

Main Breaker
Enclosed
Disconnect
Primary Power Step-Down
Transformer Panelboard Transformer
[480/277V 3 4W] [120/208V 3 4W]

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Panelboard

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Motor Control Center (MCC)
 Safety Switch - Disconnect Switch
Fusible or Non Fusible
250V or 600V
2 Pole or 3 Pole
30A
60A
100A
200A
400A
600A
800A
1200A
 Disconnect Switch
4 & 6-Pole Heavy Duty Safety Switches

Two-speed, two-winding motors

4-pole switches are also used in 3-phase, 4-wire circuits when

a switching neutral is required.
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Disconnect Switch
Five Guys Burgers and Fries
Atlantic Food Company Example
E-6 One-Line Diagram/Switchboard Detail
E-7 Electrical Riser Diagram
E-5 Electrical Schedules
Company
North State
Information
Electric
 Estimating
North State
Procedures
Electric
Take Off Color Code

Estimate Setup Package

Forms:
Pricing
Take Off Sheet
Feeder Take Off Sheet
Motor / Equip Branch Take Off Sheet
RFQ