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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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    Hello Michael,
    I would advise you to use suitable calculators. On the net you can find many free ones.  For example the MeteorSPEC:
    d650a4c56dbd95178b6e2afe8cac649b-original-power_demand_calc.png
    You must to define a summarized power factor for the load. It is usually in the limits 0.92- 0.97 for buildings. Please, see the History list on the window above.

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  • Former Community Member
    0 Former Community Member
    Hello Michael,
    I would advise you to use suitable calculators. On the net you can find many free ones.  For example the MeteorSPEC:
    d650a4c56dbd95178b6e2afe8cac649b-original-power_demand_calc.png
    You must to define a summarized power factor for the load. It is usually in the limits 0.92- 0.97 for buildings. Please, see the History list on the window above.

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