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Power factor for Distribution Boards

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Mar 2, 2022
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Do I need to consider the power factor for Power Distribution Boards and control panels & UPS in the load list?
 
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Yes of course.
How do you arrive at the current rating otherwise?
kW rating of the feeder divided by power factor gives kVA. Total current drawn by a feeder can be calculated from kVA.
If the PDB net power factor is lower than that considered in the rating of UPS, you may have to resize the UPS even.
 
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