Conversion using the Transformer KVA Calculation Formula
The calculation is based on the standard formulas:
In the case of a transformer with a single phase:
In the case of a transformer with a three phase:
- V = Voltage (Volts)
- I = Current (Amps)
- √3 = is a constant (approximately 1.732) that accounts for the three-phase nature of the system.
- 1000 = is the conversion factor to get the result in kVA (since power in VA is typically expressed in thousands for kVA).
Where:
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Transformer kVA Calculator conversion chart
Phase Type | Voltage (V) | Current (A) | kVA Formula | Calculated kVA |
---|---|---|---|---|
Single-Phase | 230 | 10 | kVA = (V × I) / 1000 | 2.30 |
Single-Phase | 120 | 20 | kVA = (V × I) / 1000 | 2.40 |
Three-Phase | 400 | 15 | kVA = (√3 × V × I) / 1000 | 10.39 |
Three-Phase | 480 | 25 | kVA = (√3 × V × I) / 1000 | 20.80 |
Three-Phase | 600 | 30 | kVA = (√3 × V × I) / 1000 | 31.17 |
Frequently Asked Questions - Transformer KVA Calcualtor Based on load Conversion FAQs:
How do you calculate transformer KVA rating based on load?
Determine transformer KVA by multiplying total connected load by demand factor and diversity factor and dividing it by power factor. Given 50 kW of load along with a 0.8 demand factor, a 0.9 diversity factor, and a power factor of 0.85, the required KVA rating amounts to 52.3.
What is the relationship between load power factor and transformer KVA?
The relationship between transformer KVA and power factor is an inverse one. Transformer KVA rating needs to be greater when power factor decreases. The transformer needs a KVA increase of 12.5% when the power factor drops from 0.9 to 0.8.
How do you determine transformer size using diversity factor?
The kVA calculation requires multiplying connected load with diversity factor. The required transformer size for a 100 kW connected load with a 0.8 diversity factor and a 0.9 power factor comes out to be approximately 89 kVA.
Why is load calculation important for transformer sizing?
Correct load calculation methods protect transformers from both overload conditions and non-efficient utilization. This methodology takes current operational status along with planned expansion and efficiency needs to make proper transformer choices.
How do you calculate maximum load capacity for a transformer?
The procedure to obtain maximum load requires multiplying transformer KVA by power factor. The total real power delivery from a 100 kVA transformer operating at a 0.8 power factor equals 80 kW.