Nec Branch Circuit Calculations
Nec Branch Circuit Calculations
Nec Branch Circuit Calculations
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feeder and service loads are provided in Article 220. Results from
possible to reduce the size and still be in compliance with the National
Electrical Code (NEC). Depending on the system and the load, the
IV, Optional Feeder and Service Load Calculations, all neutral loads
and 88 amperes on the other phase. The loads have been balanced as
phase, 120/240 volts. Since the water heater is 240 volts, it will not
While the neutral conductor in the last example could be the same size
are required for the service in the last example? All conductor
finding the feeder or service load. Because there is only one dryer, the
The demand factor for the neutral load may be in addition to any
demand factors that may have already been applied. Demand factors
for household electric clothes dryers are in Table 220.54, and demand
each apartment. What load will these ranges add to a service neutral
70 percent (25 × 70% = 17.5 kW). The neutral load for 10 12-kW
demand factor is also in addition to any demand factors that may have
already been applied. For example, after calculating the service load
system, the total voltage is 360 volts (208 × 1.732 = 360.256 ~ 360).
demand factor (400 × 70% = 280). Add 280 back to the original 200-
ampere load (280 + 200 = 480). This office building has a neutral
continues.
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