Selection and Sizing of Electrical Parameters

Breaker Size : Example: Design Current for the R-TPN Load of Max 10 KW value is 20.89 A We need to select the Next Higher size of Breaker available in the Market for Calculated Design Current (=20.89 A) Here In our Case 30/32 A breaker can be selected. It can be MCCB or MCB or RCBO depending upon requirements. Ib = 21 A In = 30 A Iz = 52.48 (From Cable Data) Note: The operating characteristics of a device protecting a conductor against overload shall satisfy the following two conditions: Ib <= In <= Iz I2 <= 1.45 Iz Ib = the current for which the circuit is designed, e.g. maximum demand In = the nominal current of the protective device Iz = the continuous current-carrying capacity of the conductor (see the AS/NZS 3008.1) I2 = the current ensuring the effective operation of the protective device and may be taken as equal to either— (a) the operating current in conventional time for circuit breakers (1.45 In); or (b) the fusing current in conventional time for fuses (1...