KVA converts to kilowatts
kW converted to kVA
Kilogram converted to horsepower
Generator capacity required for direct start (DOL) three-phase motors
Start load demand for generator capacity
Description: Just fill in the data in the blue area in the table below.
1. Fill in the horsepower (HP) of each starter motor line by line according to the starting sequence of the motor. (If you start all at once, please add all the horsepower.)
2. Select the mode of each boot (direct boot or buck boot).
3. Press the “calculate” button.
The generator capacity you need will be displayed in the column.
*Remarks: The above calculation is only a rough estimate, as there are still many factors not considered. Such as: use environment, motor efficiency, and heat loss.
