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Estimate the DG set rating in kVA for a connected load of 1600 kW with a diversity factor of 1.88. Consider 85% loading and power factor as 0.8.

Asked by sathees2 15 years ago 6/22/2010 4:48 PM

Last updated by Manish043 5 years ago 2/23/2020 3:13 PM

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Answered by maha3 15 years ago 6/22/2010 5:39 PM

Connected load : 1600 kW Diversity factor : 1.88 Maximum demand : 1600/1.88 = 850 kW % loading : 85% Set rating : 850 / 0.85 = 1000 kW At 0.8 pf, rating : 1250 kVA