DESIGN OF ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION NETWORK FOR 1000 HOUSING UNIT

B. U. Musa¹, Kalli B. Mai² and B.U.Tijjani³

¹Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, University of Maiduguri, Nigeria

²Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Ramat polytechnic Maiduguri, Nigeria

³Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Ramat Polytechnic Maiduguri, Nigeria

ABSTRACT

This paper deals with the design of electrical distribution network for 1000 housing units Kano road, Maiduguri, Borno State.  The distribution system is designated to be overhead line, because it is cheap and tapping can be conveniently made at anytime.  The overhead line accessories such as the pole, conductors, insulators, cross arms stay insulators and stay wives are also designed to suit the area.  The transformer ratings are design to be ten number of 500 KVA (11/415V).  The system is also designed to carry the load imposed upon it without damage to the conductors.  The system can also meet the load variations which are likely to arise in near future and provide continuity of supply.