Transformer and watt or VA relation?

In summary, the question is asking if a 15kva transformer can handle 10 split air conditioners, each with a power factor of 1.5, which would equal 15kw. Theoretically, the transformer can handle this load. However, if 5 more air conditioners were added, the total power factor would be less than 1, meaning the transformer may not be able to handle the load. This is due to the difference between kva and kw caused by power factor.
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Hi friends
it is not ( problem or numerical) just i want know


friends if i have 15kva transformer .
then can i say it can carry 1500 watt 10 (split AIR conditioners) as a load.
and what happened if i add 5 more (split AIR conditioners) in same case. just give me idea please.theoretically


Additional Details
15kva transformer is step-down give 220 volt r.m.s output and
AIR conditioners (a.c)(with common power factor) also can operate on 220 volt or 1500 watt each.
 
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  • #2
No! Because:

Str should be greater than Pl/PF

However:
Str = 15 KVA
Pl = 10 X 1.5 = 15 KW
PF <1

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  • #3
m.s.j said:
No! Because:

Str should be greater than Pl/PF

However:
Str = 15 KVA
Pl = 10 X 1.5 = 15 KW
PF <1






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Sir please explain more for me. if you can...
i can't understand this.

thanks a lot
 
  • #4
sorry! I can not.
 
  • #5
I would say you can because the odds of all 10 being on at the same time are low. That's called "diversity".

M.S.J.'s point, though, was that the difference between kva and kw is power factor. Because of power factor, a reactive load draws a higher kva than kw.
 

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