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Total Building Load in KVA

Hi All,


I have been asked to provide the total electrical load of a building.  The max load per phase is 426.3A, on a 3-phase supply.  The majority of this is made up of 1-phase (230V) loads, with a few 3-phase loads mixed in there.  I have designed the electrical distribution such that the loads are split as equally as possible, but I have a question on how to calculate the total KVA value for this supply.  I'm getting a little confused with the information provided online and thought I would check this with a reliable source (you guys!).  Can someone confirm which of the following is the correct calculation, please?


1) I = 426.3A (per phase).  V = 400V (per phase).  Therefore: (426.3 * 400 * 1.732) / 1000 = (426.3 * 692.8) / 1000 = 295.34KVA


2) I = 426.3A (per phase).  V = 230V (per phase).  Therefore: (426.3 * 230 * 1.732) / 1000 = (426.3 * 398.36) / 1000 = 169.82KVA


Many thanks in advance,


MJB
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  • Former Community Member
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    Equation 1


    Equation 2 is not correct on a 400V 3 phase system


    As a quick sanity check, and using 240V, we know 1kw is 4A at 240V


    So, as you have 425A/phase and reasonable balance, then divide by 4 = 106, then multiply by 3 (for the 3 phases) gives you 320kVA - which is close enough to your equation 1 answer.


    Regards


    OMS
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  • Former Community Member
    0 Former Community Member
    Equation 1


    Equation 2 is not correct on a 400V 3 phase system


    As a quick sanity check, and using 240V, we know 1kw is 4A at 240V


    So, as you have 425A/phase and reasonable balance, then divide by 4 = 106, then multiply by 3 (for the 3 phases) gives you 320kVA - which is close enough to your equation 1 answer.


    Regards


    OMS
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