Generator Actual Current Rating
Generator Actual Current Rating
(OP)
It seems basics but its confusing me:
The nameplate current rating of a genset is the current load on each phase or each phase x 3 or its In.
The nameplate current rating of a genset is the current load on each phase or each phase x 3 or its In.






RE: Generator Actual Current Rating
It's what you can see with an ammeter clamped on a cable.
Keith Cress
kcress - http://www.flaminsystems.com
RE: Generator Actual Current Rating
RE: Generator Actual Current Rating
Simply speaking keep my below description as a thumb rule.
For Power-
3000kW of three phase load means 1000kW (Phase L1)+ 1000kW (Phase L2) and 1000kW (Phase L3)
For Current
3200A Three Phase means 5094A in L1, 5094A in L2 and 5094A in L3
Please check the attached file for quick reference.
If any confusion please intimate.
RE: Generator Actual Current Rating
"3200A Three Phase means 5094A in L1, 5094A in L2 and 5094A in L3"
Please read
5094A Three Phase means 5094A in L1, 5094A in L2 and 5094A in L3
Sorry I typed wrong 3200A in that in place of 5094A.
RE: Generator Actual Current Rating
RE: Generator Actual Current Rating
RE: Generator Actual Current Rating
RE: Generator Actual Current Rating
RE: Generator Actual Current Rating
It load in one phase is 3000A and in other two 0A, then it doesn't mean that current in all phases equals to 1000A.
Never do that.
Simply get the currents based upon the loads that are connected to their phases.
RE: Generator Actual Current Rating
RE: Generator Actual Current Rating
I would recommend you read instruction and operating manuals of the breakers and their trip units in question. Especially if the breaker has an adjustable electronic trip unit. You need to differentiate between sensor rating, plug rating and Long time pick up settings and where do they apply.
Rafiq Bulsara
http://www.srengineersct.com
RE: Generator Actual Current Rating
Bill
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"Why not the best?"
Jimmy Carter
RE: Generator Actual Current Rating
Rafiq Bulsara
http://www.srengineersct.com
RE: Generator Actual Current Rating
Bill
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"Why not the best?"
Jimmy Carter
RE: Generator Actual Current Rating
Normally Current Ratings of Generators are in "AMPS"
RE: Generator Actual Current Rating
RE: Generator Actual Current Rating
Rafiq Bulsara
http://www.srengineersct.com
RE: Generator Actual Current Rating
RE: Generator Actual Current Rating
Rafiq Bulsara
http://www.srengineersct.com