Guided scenario40 min· Path total 2 h 50 min

Commercial load buildup

ORIENT

What this module is for

Build a commercial load with demand factors applied in the correct sequence.

EXPERIMENT

Guided scenario in Commercial Load Build-Up Calculator

Assemble a commercial occupancy load and watch ordering effects.

Launch lab Lab details

Enter lighting, receptacle, and equipment loads for the occupancy.
Apply the receptacle demand factor and note the change.
Add the largest motor and confirm how it is treated relative to other loads.

CHECK

Quick retrieval check

Why does the order in which demand factors are applied matter?

It does not — the result is the sameFactors apply to specific load categories, so applying them out of order changes the base they act onBecause breakers are sized firstBecause voltage drop is calculated first

APPLY

Put it in your own words

Explain to a colleague, in two sentences, why the calculated load is smaller than the connected load in your scenario.

Finish this module

Still outstanding before this module can be marked complete:

Lab opened
Guided scenario steps confirmed
Knowledge check submitted
Reflection confirmed

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