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You don't calculate the rated kV.A of a circuit breaker; it's determined by the manufacturer. It's important that a circuit breaker's rated kV.A exceeds the fault level kV.A at the point where the circuit breaker is located, otherwise it may fail to interrupt a fault current and, possibly, self destruct.
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If you have a circuit breaker box containing 650 amps of circuit breakers it is 3 phase 480 volts what size kva generator do you need?
The question isn't the number of amps total on your branch circuits, but rather, what your MAIN breaker(s) are rated at. This will determine what size of generator you will need. And be certain that the generator is 3-phase. <<>> The formula you are looking for is Amps = kva x 1000/1.73 x voltage.
What is kva rating of single phase transformer?
This is the rated output of the transformer, obtained by multiplying the rated secondary voltage by the rated secondary current. And it's 'kV.A', not 'kva'.
Why transformer are rated in kVA instead of KW?
Transformers are rated in VA or kVA. That is because the voltage is limited by the power loss in the magnetic core, and the current is limited by the power loss in the resistance of the windings. The rated voltage times the rated current gives the transformer's rating in kVA.
How do you calculate DG set current from kva?
Rating for DG set and any of electrical machines is calculated in KVA. KVA is calculated as KW/pf. One can calculate the required KVA for DG set with this formulation: (KW/pf)/load rate. For example KW=110, pf=0.8 and one loads the DG at 75%, so KVA= (110/0.8)/0.75=185 KVA.
What size breaker should be used for 132 KW submersible pump?
400amper Pumps are not rated in KW. I believe you mean kva, or, most likely in my mind, va. Please clarify what you have for a better answer. If you mean 132 kva, which to many people would mean the same thing as 132 KW, you are talking about a pump that is portable only because it is hauled around on a trailer. But that kind of pump wouldn't be submersible and would most likely not be electric. Motors are not often rated in va either, but if what you meant is 132 va, it will run on any common 15 or 20 amp circuit, assuming you connect it to the right voltage.
What is the CB needed for three phase 440V 50Hz at 161 KVA Power?
To determine the required circuit breaker (CB) rating for a three-phase system operating at 440V and 161 kVA, you can use the formula: [ \text{Current (I)} = \frac{\text{Power (P)}}{\sqrt{3} \times \text{Voltage (V)}} ] For 161 kVA at 440V, the current is approximately 210.5 A. It's common practice to select a circuit breaker with a rating higher than the calculated current to account for inrush currents and future expansion, so a circuit breaker rated around 250 A would be appropriate.
If you have a circuit breaker box containing 650 amps of circuit breakers it is 3 phase 480 volts what size kva generator do you need?
The question isn't the number of amps total on your branch circuits, but rather, what your MAIN breaker(s) are rated at. This will determine what size of generator you will need. And be certain that the generator is 3-phase. <<>> The formula you are looking for is Amps = kva x 1000/1.73 x voltage.
Would a slight rise in the kva cause a 2000 amp gfci breaker to trip?
A circuit breaker trips when the current exceeds the rated trip current. Usually the trip current should be at least 25% more than the maximum expected load current.
What size breaker is needed for a 20 kva heat strip?
To determine the appropriate breaker size for a 20 kVA heat strip, you need to calculate the current. For a 240V system, the current is approximately 83.3 amps (20,000 VA / 240V). It’s standard practice to use a breaker rated at 125% of the continuous load, so a 100-amp breaker would be suitable for this application, providing a safety margin. Always consult local electrical codes and a qualified electrician for compliance and safety.
How do you test a kVA meter?
To test a kVA meter, first ensure it's properly connected to the circuit or load it is measuring. Use a calibrated reference meter to measure voltage (V) and current (I) in the same circuit, then calculate the kVA using the formula kVA = (V × I) / 1000. Compare the calculated kVA value with the reading on the kVA meter; any significant discrepancy may indicate a malfunction. Additionally, check for proper calibration and ensure that the meter is functioning within its specified accuracy range.
What is rated voltage and current in transformers and how to calculate them if given 50k VA?
Rated voltage is the voltage at primary side. Rated current can be found from the equation, Rated Current= Output KVA / Output rated voltage
How do you calculate kilovoltamps when kilowatts is known?
To calculate kilovolt-amps (kVA) when kilowatts (kW) is known, you can use the formula: kVA = kW / power factor. The power factor is the ratio of real power (kW) to apparent power (kVA) in an electrical circuit.
What is kva rating of single phase transformer?
This is the rated output of the transformer, obtained by multiplying the rated secondary voltage by the rated secondary current. And it's 'kV.A', not 'kva'.
How do you calculate kva?
Amps * volts / 1000
What is the power of a circuit?
power factor means kw/kva
How do you calculate kva to ampere?
You cannot convert them. KVA is a measure of power, while amperes are a measure of current.
What is the rating of circuit breaker needed for a 500kva load?
To answer this question a voltage needs to be stated and whether the load is three phase or single phase. Without the voltage the amperage can not be calculated. For single phase, Amps = kva x 1000/voltage, for three phase, Amps = kva x 1000/1.73 x voltage.
