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Why the transfermer rating is in KVA where as generator rating is KW?
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Transformers are rated based on the amount of current flowing through them, irrespective of whether the current is in phase with the voltage or not, thus KVA.
When it comes to generators, what the owner is interested in is how much real power the generator can deliver (watts). Most generators are rated at a specific real power and a power factor (often .95).
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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 kva generator to run 15Hp motor?
1HP = 746 watts 15 HP = 11190 watts = 11.19 kW You would need a generator of at least 13kW. UPS Distributor for 15 Years.
Convert 5.0KW to KVA?
5kw = 6.25 kva becoz kva = kw/ pf if we take pf is o.8
What is Kvr?
kV is kilovolts, kW is kilowatts, kVA is kilovolt amps and kVAR is kilovolt-amps reactive. A common formula is kVA-squared = kW-squared + kVAR-squared.
How can you convert the kva rating into kw rating?
kva*cos(phase angle)
Which is to consider in sizing generator kva or kw ratins?
the unit of generators power is KVA becoze the kva is the power that contain the active power (KW) and the reactive power mean that the name plate of any generator must contain the rated kva of it (like the transformer P (KW) = P (kva) * cos fi P (KW) = V I cos fi for single phase P (KVA) = V I when cos fi closed to 1 this will increase the useful power that exit from the generator or transformer with my pleasure
When using an external resistive load bank to test an engine driven generator do you load it to kVA or KW?
It does not matter, when testing a generator with a resistive load bank, if you load it to kVA or KW. For a resitive load, i.e. non-reactive load, the power factor is one, so kVA and kW are the same.
When using a resistive load bank to test a generator do you load it to the kW or the kVA?
When using a resistive load bank to test a generator, it does not matter if you load the generator to its kW or kVA rating, because those two numbers are the same when considering a resistive load. Power factor, which is the difference between true and apparent power, only comes into play when there is a reactive (inductive or capacitative) load.
How many gallons does a generator use per hour?
Depends upon the Kw rating of the generator. The higher the Kw rating the more fuel will be used.
Is 6.5kW greater generator than 6.5 kva generator?
Yes of cours1 kw =1.25 kva wich mean6.5 kw =8.12 kvaif you have generator 8.12 kva it give you 6.5 kw=============================Answer #2:1 kw does not necessarily = 1.25 kvaThe relationship between KW and KVA depends on the nature of the load you'repowering, and is called the "power factor". It describes how closely the voltageand current peaks coincide in time. If the load has any inductive or capacitxivereactance, then the voltage and current waveforms become separated in time.The "KVA" is the product of the full voltage and full current without regard fortheir "phase difference", but the "real" power in KW is the KVA multiplied by thecosine of the phase angle. So if there's any inductance or capacitance present,then the KW is less than the KVA. But if the load is pure resistive, then thevoltage and current on the line are in phase, the angle between them is zero,and the KW and KVA are equal.When everything is just exactly perfect, and there is no reactance on the load orthe line, then your 6.5 KVA generator can just exactly supply 6.5 KW of load, withnothing to spare. More commonly, of course, a generator with somewhat morethan 6.5 KVA capacity is required in order to supply 6.5 KW of 'real' power.
Why generating station capacity mentioned in KW even though alternator rating is in KVA?
In generator station the power which produced is real power the real power to me mentioned in its's factor so it is mentioned as KW or MW. In transformer there is no effect of change the power factor (ie:cos,phi) and the power which transfer do not changes its frequency. so, in Transformer and generator it is mentioned as 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 is the power of AC generators measured in kW or kVA?
Yes, you can use both, but watts is more useful; it provides the total amount of power the generator can output.
37 kilowatta equals how many kVA?
kva and kw are related as KVA = (KW/PF) pf:power factor
Single phase 10hp motor how much kva generator needed?
10 HP is 7.46 kW theoretically, but allowing for an 0.7 power factor the kVA goes up to 10.5 kVA. Add 20% for sundry losses and you get 12.5 kVA
