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  • The Branch Circuit

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    The document discusses branch circuits and considerations for good circuit design. A branch circuit is defined as the circuit conductors between the final overcurrent protective device and the outlets. Good design considers flexibility, reliability, safety, economy, energy usage, and space allocation. Specifically, it aims to provide continuous power supply, independent backup power, detect failures automatically, minimize costs over the long-term, comply with energy codes, and allow for easy maintenance and expansion. Branch circuits are further classified as general purpose, appliance, or individual circuits to suit different load types.

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    The document discusses branch circuits and considerations for good circuit design. A branch circuit is defined as the circuit conductors between the final overcurrent protective device and the outlets. Good design considers flexibility, reliability, safety, economy, energy usage, and space allocation. Specifically, it aims to provide continuous power supply, independent backup power, detect failures automatically, minimize costs over the long-term, comply with energy codes, and allow for easy maintenance and expansion. Branch circuits are further classified as general purpose, appliance, or individual circuits to suit different load types.

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    The Branch Circuit

    Enviado por

    Encar Gabayno
    The document discusses branch circuits and considerations for good circuit design. A branch circuit is defined as the circuit conductors between the final overcurrent protective device and the outlets. Good design considers flexibility, reliability, safety, economy, energy usage, and space allocation. Specifically, it aims to provide continuous power supply, independent backup power, detect failures automatically, minimize costs over the long-term, comply with energy codes, and allow for easy maintenance and expansion. Branch circuits are further classified as general purpose, appliance, or individual circuits to suit different load types.

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    THE BRANCH CIRCUIT ELECTRIC CIRCUIT - refers to the complete path traversed by an electric current.

    -electric circuit is the entire house wiring installation. BRANCH CIRCUIT defined by the National Electrical Code (NEC) as: the circuit conductors between the final over current protective device and the outlets. COMMON KNOWLEDGE THAT THE BRANCH CIRCUIT COMPRISES THE FOLLOWING: 1. The source of voltage 2. The wiring and 3. The load GOOD CIRCUITRY DESIGN IS BASED ON THE FOOLLOWING CONSIDERATIONS: 1. Flexibility of the circuit 2. Reliability and the efficiency of service 3. Safety of the circuitry 4. Energy consideration 5. Economy as to cost 6. Space allocation FLEXIBILITY OF THE CIRCUIT means that the installation can accommodate all probable pattern arrangements and location of the loads for expansion, or future development. RELIABILITY AND EFFICIENCY OF SERVICE means to have a continuous service and supply of power that are all dependent on the wiring system. RELIABILITY OF ELECTRIC POWER IN A FACILITY IS DETERMINED BY TWO FACTORS: 1. The utility service 2. Building electric system SAFETY means that independent service can be used in lieu of emergency equipment as backup for normal services. For reliability of the circuitry, the following principles should be considered. 1. To provide trouble emergency power equipment at selected weak points in the system. 2. That the electrical service and the building distribution system must act together so that the power can reach the desired point of service. 3. Critical loads within the facility must be pinpointed to determine the best way to serve them by providing a reliable power either from the outside source, or by standby power package for them.

    4. The system design must readily detect any equipment failure and to be corrected automatically. ECONOMY refers to the initial cost as well as the operating costs. - Over design is as bad as under design. THE EFFECT OF ACQUIRING LOW COST EQUIPMENT 1. High energy cost 2. Higher maintenance cost 3. Shorter life ENERGY CONSIDERATION is a complex one considering the following factors: 1. Energy laws and codes 2. Budget 3. Energy conservation technique 4. Energy control SPACE ALLOCATION must consider the following: 1. Easy maintenance 2. Ventilation 3. Expandability 4. Centrality 5. Limitation of access BRANCH CIRCUIT the branch circuit is classified into: 1. General purpose branch circuit. 2. Appliance branch circuit. 3. Individual branch circuit. THE NEC defines the different types of branch circuit as follows: 1. GENERAL PURPOSE BRANCH CIRCUIT supplies outlets for lighting and appliances, including convenience receptacles. 2. APPLIANCE BRANCH CIRCUIT supplies outlets intended for feeding appliances. 3. INDIVIDUAL BRANCH CIRCUIT is designed to supply a single item.

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