Design Philosophy January 1, 2015 WAMBASI BUTETE (BSC.ENG) 1 ELECTRICAL DESIGN PHILOSOPHY. 1.0 Introduction. The design considers the proposed hotel as a commercial building, the fundamental objective of commercial building design criterion is to provide; Safe Comfortable energy-efficient Attractive environment for living, working and enjoyment. The electrical design must satisfy these criteria if it is to be successful. Commercial buildings, because of their size and complexity, are dependent upon adequate and reliable systems. The complexity in nature of such a modern commercial building demands keen analysis of the electrical and electronic system requirements. 1.1 Electrical Design Considerations. The systems, equipment, and facilities that must be provided to satisfy functional requirements for this type of facility are; 1. Building electric service and power distribution system. 2. Lighting Interior and exterior, both utilitarian and decorative; task and general lighting. 3. Communications systems. 4. Fire alarm systems smoke and fire detection and emergency public address systems. 5. Transportation: Elevators and dumbwaiters.
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Design Philosophy January 1, 2015
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ELECTRICAL DESIGN PHILOSOPHY.
1.0 Introduction.
The design considers the proposed hotel as a commercial building, the
fundamental objective of commercial building design criterion is to provide;
Safe
Comfortable
energy-efficient
Attractive environment for living, working and enjoyment.
The electrical design must satisfy these criteria if it is to be successful.
Commercial buildings, because of their size and complexity, are dependent
upon adequate and reliable systems.
The complexity in nature of such a modern commercial building demands
keen analysis of the electrical and electronic system requirements.
1.1 Electrical Design Considerations.
The systems, equipment, and facilities that must be provided to satisfy
functional requirements for this type of facility are;
1. Building electric service and power distribution system.
2. Lighting Interior and exterior, both utilitarian and decorative; task and
general lighting.
3. Communications systems.
4. Fire alarm systems smoke and fire detection and emergency public
address systems.
5. Transportation: Elevators and dumbwaiters.
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6. Electric fence, burglar alarms, electronic access systems, and closed-
circuit surveillance television.
7. Lightning protection.
8. Entertainment facilities and specialized audio-visual systems.
9. General electrical Safety.
10. Energy efficiency and conservation.
The goals and objectives are to provide uniformity of design by application of
standards; combining the best overall economy with suitability of design; and
be compatible with all other building systems. Provision shall be made for the
addition of future electrical loads.
1.1.1 Building electric service and power distribution system.
(a) Electric Power Supply.
Main electricity supply will be Kenya Power Supply, complimented by a stand
by generator in case of power black outs.
(b) Kenya Power transformer and Standby generator.
Main electricity supply from the Kenya Power Supply grid will be stepped down
to utility voltage using a step down transformer, Located in the main building
basement. A standard transformer room was specified for this use. A standby
generator is interconnected to the transformer and supply via electronic
changeover switching and controls provided in the switch room.
(c) Kenya Power transformer and Standby generator rating
and sizing.
Load calculations are performed to determine the rating and sizing of both
the generator and transformer, based on design load and anticipated future
additional load.
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(d) Power Distribution.
Proper conductor sizes were obtained through standard load calculations.
Most important is that the current rating of a circuit should not be less than
the current demand of the circuit.
Formulae as provided in the IEE Wiring regulations 17th Edition (BS 7671:2008)
will be used in power calculations and design.
Selection of suitable conductor size is based on the quantity of load and thus
current anticipated. This is obtainable from calculations and reference to
standard cable rating tables.
Protective devices; every circuit must be protected by one or more devices
for automatic interruption of the supply in the event of overcurrent resulting
from:
Overload
Fault.
The following devices are acceptable as protective devices against
overcurrent:
Miniature Circuit Breakers (MCB)
Moulded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCB)
Semi-enclosed Fuses
Overload protective devices and fault current protective devices should
satisfy the requirements of BS Codes 9B, 9C, 9D and 9E. For devices providing
protection against both overload current and fault current, they should satisfy
both the requirements of overload protective devices and fault current
protective devices.
The characteristics of devices for overload protection should be coordinated
so that the energy let-through by the fault current protective device does not
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exceed that which can be withstood by the overload protective device
without damage.
Voltage drops affect cable sizes. The Regulations require that the voltage at
the terminals of fixed equipment should be greater than the lower limit
permitted by the British Standard for that equipment, or in the absence of a
British Standard, that the safe functioning of the equipment should not be
impaired. These requirements are fulfilled if the voltage drop between the
origin of the installation and any load point does not exceed the following
values (IEE Regulations. Appendix 12) (Table 3.1 below). Standard cable
current ratings are tabulated against voltage drop in milli-volts (mV) dropped
for every ampere of design current (A), for every metre of conductor length
(m), case of Tables 9D1, 9D2, 9D3, 9E1 etc. in BS Code i.e.
Table 3.1
Lighting Power
3% 5%
240V Single phase 7.2V 12V
415V three phase 12.5V 20.8V
1.1.2 Lighting Interior and exterior, both utilitarian and decorative; task and
general lighting.
(a) Interior Lighting.
Key considerations prior to design are;
The dimensions of the room; Length, Width and mounting height of the
luminaire from working plane.
The nature of ceiling, walls, and floors in terms of colour and material.
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The functionally/use of the design area to be illuminated.
Non analytical factors affecting the choice of luminaires, aesthetics
and natural lighting.
Interior lighting design will aims at determining the number of lighting fixtures
(luminaries) required in order to achieve the recommended illumination for a
given task.
In determining the number of lighting fixtures (luminaries) required, key among
other factors; the following has to be established:
Recommended illuminance (Lux) in Lumens/m²
Utilization factor
Maintenance factor of the Luminaire
Nominal lamp Luminous flux/output in Lumens.
Quantity of light here is specified by illuminance which is measured in lux.
(b) Outdoor and Landscape Lighting.
The goals of outdoor and landscape lighting are both practical and aesthetic.
Outdoor lighting design will addresses each of the following goals.
i. Security Lighting. Proper placement, coverage, and quality of the
illumination greatly determine the level of security.
The approach is to create a strategic lighting plan that illuminates
several key areas of the property with low levels of illumination. The low
levels allow the viewer to see objects in the illuminated areas and to still
see details in adjacent unlit areas. This is possible because the human
eye is able to compensate for a narrow range of illumination.
Key Considerations
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o Low brightness illumination preferred to high brightness
o Broad coverage preferred to isolated areas of illumination
ii. Safety Lighting. Safety refers to providing illumination that offers safe
passage through the property. It especially targets steps, pools, water
features, and tripping hazards. As with the strategy for security lighting,
the illumination of hazards should be at a very low level - just enough to
discern details, but not so bright as to obscure surrounding dark areas.
Also important is that bulb filaments are not visible.
Key Considerations
o Target areas include pathways, steps, pools, water features,
tripping hazards
o Low brightness illumination preferred to high brightness
o Avoidance of 'light bombs.
iii. Task Lighting. Meant for usability, this goal identifies the need to provide
appropriate illumination for the various regions.
Key Considerations
o Fixture type, location, and brightness appropriate to the activity
o Illumination control options for multi-use areas.
iv. Aesthetic Lighting. This encompasses a wide range of human factors
and is the most subjective of the goals.
1.1.3 Communications.
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To cover telephone, satellite link, room-to-room communications (including
microwave, computer link, radio, closed-circuit television, code call, public
address, fiber optic and electronic intercommunication videoconferencing ,
advertising and signage and a variety of other signal systems .
IP Telephony; Voice over IP (VoIP) methodology is the preferable technology
for the delivery of voice communications and multimedia sessions over Internet
Protocol (IP) networks.
Computer data communications; Internet communication between
computers will be by both wireless transmitters and receivers and structured
cabling.
Fiber optic and electronic intercommunication ; Fiber optics will be used to
provide high quality compressed signal communication, thus reducing on
cable space volume and ductwork .
Videoconferencing; Will use computer networks to transmit audio and video
data. The components required for a videoconferencing system include;
Video input : video camera or webcam
Video output: computer monitor, television or projector
Audio input: microphones, CD/DVD player, cassette player, or any
other source of Preamp audio outlet.
Audio output: loudspeakers associated with the display device or
telephone
Data transfer: Internet
Computer: a data processing unit that does the compressing and
decompressing, and initiates and maintains the data linkage via the
network.
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A server room will be provided for communications.
1.1.4 Firefighting and fire protection.
This will comprise smoke and fire detection, alarm systems and emergency
public address systems, this will be provided at suitable locations of the
building. An addressable system will be implemented.
1.1.5 Transportation: Elevators and dumbwaiters.
Lifts to provide means of vertical transportation in the building, the dimensions
in terms of car height, rated speed, pit depth, height of the car door and
landing door, headroom, number of cars and speed are based on ISO 4190-
1:1999(E) for lifts. BS standards for lifts, BS 2655 and 5655 provide guidelines for
the lift installations.
1.1.6 Electric fence, burglar alarms, closed-circuit surveillance television and
electronic access systems.
Electric Fence ; An electric fence will be provided in some areas surrounding
the site area, the system shall consists of an electric fence energiser and be of
the alternate design. Fixed on posts in this alternate design carries both live
wires and earth wire, alternating live-earth-live etc. Earth electrode will be
made from copper or any galvanized steel material, and should be driven into
the soil at least 1.5m (5ft).
The live terminal of the energizer is connected to all of the "live" fence wires.
The earth terminal of the energizer is connected to both the earth electrode
and the earth wire(s) on the fence. The ground conduction path is under the
500~1000m suggested maximum distance therefore earthed only once.
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Electric Fence posts will use galvanised or stainless steel earth stakes. Electric
fence warning signs must be placed at regular intervals along electric fences
where there is a possibility of the general public coming into contact with the
fence.
Electrical power supply to the low power energizer will be an Input Voltage of
240Vac 50Hz nominal supplied by 2.5mm2 insulated copper cables.
Burglar alarms and CCTV; this will be through a system of interworking
components and devices. The system will include the following:
A control panel, which is the primary controller of the security system
Door and window sensors
Motion sensors, both interior and exterior
Wired or wireless security cameras
A high-decibel siren or alarm
A yard sign and window stickers
A CCTV control room for a professionally monitored security system
being proposed for the facility. The room will be equipped with