Generator - P vs Q Loading
Generator active/reactive power split - maintains PF ≥ 0.8 lagging for export; voltage regulation adjusts Q.
Active power P
2,550kW
Reactive power Q
1,580kvar
Formula, assumptions, and limits
Genset nameplate at 0.8 lagging. Keep PF ≥ 0.85 to maximise active power headroom. Load sharing with other gensets: governor → P, AVR → Q.
Symbol legend
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apparent power | kVA | ammeter × voltmeter | |
| cos φ | - | meter |