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Transformer - Required kVA Rating

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Required transformer kVA rating given 3-phase secondary load, voltage, power-factor and 20 % safety margin.

Formula

$$ S = \frac{P}{\cos\varphi} \cdot (1 + m) $$

Symbol legend

SymbolMeaningUnitSource
$P$Active loadkWload list
$\cos\varphi$Power factor-load characteristics
$m$Design margin-spec requirement

Sources

  • IEC 60076 / IEC 60092-302.