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Electrical Power Equation

shakeydude · 2010-04-29 14:49:21

Could someone help me with an equation. I have V=220 and A= 16. How do I calculate my power requirement for an AC and DC source? Shakeydude

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29-04-2010 3:49pm

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shakeydude

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Could someone help me with an equation. I have V=220 and A= 16. How do I calculate my power requirement for an AC and DC source?

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#2 29-04-2010 5:16pm
FarmerGreen

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Power= Volts times Amps
220V x 16A =3520 Watts or 3.5KW DC

On an AC circuit loads are expressed as KVA with a PF (power factor)
As long as the load is a resistance, on AC it would be the same ie 3.5KVA

Bear in mind things like motors and incandescent lamps take a surge of power when they are switched on.

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