The feeder conductors sizing does not take into account criterion for rational use of electricity. This study is about feeder conductors sizing evaluation for motors connected directly to transformers used in rural electrification. In the feeder conductors sizing indicate that besides the attendance of the technical standard (i.e. sizing as a function of the feeder current capacity and the allowable voltage drop) is also to be considered: (i) the number of working hours, (ii) the feeder's electrical characteristic and price, (iii) the installation characteristics as length and engine's rate. According to the above, in some situations it may be advantageous to increase the gauge of the conductor. It was proven that in some situations it is advantageous to increase the conductor gauge beyond that required by the standards in order to save energy and expenses by the lower feeder losses and by the electric motor higher efficiency
electric motor; energy quality; conductors sizing; rural electrification
