12. Before starting a project you should know the answers to
the following questions.
• What is the nature and magnitude of the load?
• Where is the power coming from?
• How much will the electric power systems cost?
• What voltage levels should be selected for the
plant primary system and secondary system?
• What circuit arrangement is best suited, ie;
radial, secondary selective, or secondary
network?
• What size substations are most economical?
• Secondary distribution.
• Combined light and power?
• Are voltage regulating means required?
• Short‐circuit protection?
• Grounding.
• Overcurrent protection?
• Is the lightning protection adequate?
• Power factor correction?
• Types of Lights required.