Philippine Electrical Code (PEC) Quiz
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In the Philippine Electrical Code (PEC), what is an auxiliary conductor used for?

  • Tie wire
  • Dummy wire
  • Pilot wire (correct)
  • Jumper wire

According to the RME Board April 1994 and RME Board October 1995, what clearance over the roof should service entrance conductors passing over roots have?

  • 1500 mm
  • 2500 mm (correct)
  • 1000 mm
  • 2000 mm

What percentage of the wireway area should the conductors, including splices and taps, NOT fill?

  • 80%
  • 75% (correct)
  • 65%
  • 70%

According to the Philippine Electrical Code (PEC), what is the minimum electrical trade size for liquid-tight metal conduit?

<p>25 mm (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum vertical clearance required for service drop conductors passing over residential property and driveways?

<p>5500 mm (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where can the equipment bonding jumper be installed?

<p>Inside or outside of a raceway or enclosure (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How should electricians consider electrical equipment to avoid personal injury?

<p>Live unless they are certain they are not (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where should electrical floor assemblies not be installed?

<p>Wet or damp locations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum working space required in front of switchboards or motor control centers with exposed energized parts?

<p>1000 mm (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum air space required for cabinet and cutout boxes between the base of the device and the wall of any metal cabinet or cutout box?

<p>2.0 mm (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum size allowed for service conductors in cable?

<p>5.5 mm2 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the demand factor for the first 10 kVA or less for non-dwelling receptacle loads?

<p>100% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Within what distance must seals on conduit entering an enclosure for switches, circuit breakers, etc., be installed?

<p>460 mm (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many times can the ampacity of conductors be derated?

<p>At most three times (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum working space required for de-energized parts as per the Philippine Electrical Code (PEC)?

<p>36 inches (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the ampacity of branch circuit conductors as defined in the Philippine Electrical Code (PEC)?

<p>Varies based on the application (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the duty cycle of a motor-generator arc welder according to the Philippine Electrical Code (PEC)?

<p>75% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the vertical clearance required for communication conductors as per the Philippine Electrical Code (PEC)?

<p>18 inches (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the rating or setting of over-current protective devices for electric space heating equipment according to the Philippine Electrical Code (PEC)?

<p>Dependent on the heating capacity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum number of branch circuits required for a specific application according to the Philippine Electrical Code (PEC)?

<p>Dependent on the load calculation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum size of insulated conductors for cable tray cables as per the Philippine Electrical Code (PEC)?

<p>Dependent on the ambient temperature (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the vertical clearance requirement for switches used in watercrafts according to the Philippine Electrical Code (PEC)?

<p>12 inches (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the capability of switches used in watercrafts according to the Philippine Electrical Code (PEC)?

<p>Dependent on the vessel size (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the duty cycle of a repulsion motor as per the Philippine Electrical Code (PEC)?

<p>100% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Auxiliary Conductor Use

Used as a pilot wire for signaling purposes in electrical installations

Roof Clearance for Service Entrances

2500 mm clearance over the roof for service entrance conductors

Wireway Conductor Fill

Conductors, splices, and taps should not exceed 75% of the wireway area

Liquid-Tight Conduit Size

Minimum electrical trade size for liquid-tight metal conduit is 25mm

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Service Drop Vertical Clearance (Residential)

Minimum clearance for service drop conductors over residential properties and driveways is 5500mm

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Equipment Bonding Jumper Location

Can be installed inside or outside of a raceway or enclosure

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Electrical Equipment Safety

Treat all electrical equipment as live, unless certain it's de-energized

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Electrical Floor Assembly Location

Not permitted in wet or damp locations

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Switchboard/MCC Working Space

Minimum working space is 1000mm in front of exposed energized parts

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Cabinet/Cutout Box Air Space

Minimum air space is 2.0mm between the device base and the metal cabinet/box

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Service Conductor Cable Size

Minimum 5.5mm² for insulated conductors in cable

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Receptacle Demand Factor

100% for non-dwelling receptacle loads (first 10 kVA or less)

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Conduit Seal Distance

Seals on conduit entering enclosures for switches/circuit breakers must be within 460mm

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Conductor Ampacity Derating

Ampacity can be derated at most three times

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De-energized Working Space

Minimum working space for de-energized parts is 36 inches

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Branch Circuit Conductor Ampacity

Varies based on the application, not a specific number

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Arc Welder Duty Cycle

75% duty cycle for motor-generator arc welders

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Communication Conductor Vertical Clearance

18 inches vertical clearance for communication conductors

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Electric Space Heating Overcurrent Device

Over-current protective device rating depends on heating capacity

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Minimum Branch Circuits

Minimum number is application-specific; calculation needed

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Cable Tray Cable Size

Minimum size of insulated conductors is dependent on ambient temperature

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Watercraft Switch Vertical Clearance

Minimum vertical clearance for switches in watercraft is 12 inches

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Watercraft Switch Capability

Switch capability depends on the vessel size

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Repulsion Motor Duty Cycle

100% duty cycle for repulsion motors

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Study Notes

Philippine Electrical Code (PEC) Part 10

  • The text is a series of multiple-choice questions (MCQ) in the Philippine Electrical Code (PEC).
  • The questions are related to electrical engineering and cover topics such as transformers, power plants, wiring methods, and motor components.
  • Each question is followed by options and the correct solution.
  • The questions cover a wide range of topics including conductors, power plants, wiring methods, and motor components.
  • The questions cover different types of equipment such as AC transformers, DC rectifiers, electric locomotives, and switch components.
  • The text also covers specific requirements for different types of electrical equipment, such as the minimum working space required for de-energized parts and the disconnecting means for dwelling units.
  • It includes details on the ampacity of branch circuit conductors and the rating or setting of over-current protective devices for electric space heating equipment.
  • The questions cover technical details such as the minimum number of branch circuits and the sizes of insulated conductors for cable tray cables.
  • The text also includes questions on specific equipment configurations, such as the duty cycle of a motor-generator arc welder and the components of a repulsion motor.
  • It provides information on safety requirements, such as the vertical clearance for communication conductors and the capability of switches used in watercrafts.
  • The text also covers specific terms and definitions related to electrical engineering, such as luminous discharge, corona, and branch circuits.
  • Each question is followed by the correct answer and an explanation of the solution, providing a comprehensive review of the Philippine Electrical Code for electrical engineering students.

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Test your knowledge of the Philippine Electrical Code (PEC) with this comprehensive multiple-choice quiz. Covering topics such as transformers, power plants, wiring methods, and motor components, this quiz is ideal for electrical engineering students and professionals looking to enhance their understanding of PEC regulations and requirements. Each question is accompanied by detailed explanations, making it an invaluable study resource.

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