Hipower Load Calculator

Sizing the correct generator.
Selecting the right size generator can be as simple as choosing the correct scissor lift for a job. In fact if we narrow
the power down to single phase it is as simple as just adding the amount of circuits used by your customer. This
means that selecting a generator is a lot easier than picking out a lift for a customer, especially when sometime it
very difficult to guess on the height of a building or an object.
So how is this possible?

To answer this we need to determine what a mobile generator is capable of doing and how it is configured. If a
generator is equipment with a multiple voltage switch, we must utilized and take advantage of it full capacity.
To do so, you always want to use it in three phase [3Ø] configuration. By operating you equipment in three phases
you gain 30% more over single phase [1Ø]. The total amount of amperage available in a generator is shown on the
manufacture name plate of the generator, normally in KW or KVA. If a generator has a 3 pole 200A breaker
operating at 120/208V 3Ø, the total amount of power available would be 600A (amps) of 120V. Each phase or leg
of the generator produces the same amount of power of the rated breaker. A generator in single [120/240V 1Ø] can
only produce 400A (amps) of 120V power.
When is it better to recommend a 3Ø generator?

If a project calls for 100A (amps), you must find out if they want 100A (amps) of total power in three or single phase.
If it calls for single phase, ask how they are going to utilize its power. Let’s say they are going to use it to power up
(10x) 20A 120V circuits. This means that they need 40KVA generator that delivers 200A worth of 120V.You could
offer a smaller generator set in three phases to obtain the results. For example a 25KVA generator that is equipped
with a 70A 3P breaker or 210A worth of 120V can provide the same amount of power as the larger 40KVA.
Can I distribute 1Ø and 3Ø power at the same time?

Absolutely, you can always dispense single phase power while operating your generator in 3Ø. All Hipower HR
models are equipped with a power distribution panel with convenient single phase receptacles. Power distribution
panels are sized the same as a generator. Each phase or hot leg has the capacity to spread 1/3 of the total input
power in to individual circuit breakers in various sizes and configuration; 1 pole, 2 poles, or 3 poles. Each circuit can
then carry a specific amount of amperage to individual receptacles. If (3x) circuit breakers are side by side, they
all pull off of individual legs and this is how power distribution equipments such as portable panels with load center
or circuit boards expand and help balance a load.
Unbalanced load:
Load ( Amps + Voltage ) L1 L2 L3
Receptacle #1 = 20A 125V Duplex 20
Receptacle #4 = 30A 125/250V Nema L14-30 30 30
Receptacle #6 = 20A 250V Nema L6-20 20 20
Receptacle #8 = 50A 125/250V CS6369 50 50
Receptacle #9 = 50A 125/250V CS6369 50 50
Panel #1= 100A 120/208V 3Ø 3P-5W 100 100 100
Panel #2= 125A 120/208V 3Ø 3P-5W 125 125 125
Total load per each phase/leg 375 365 395
Overall load in Amps 1135
Balanced load:
Load ( Amps + Voltage ) L1 L2 L3
Receptacle #8 = 50A 125/250V CS6369 50 50
Receptacle #9 = 50A 125/250V CS6369 50 50
Panel #1= 100A 120/208V 3Ø 3P-5W 100 100 100
Panel #2= 125A 120/208V 3Ø 3P-5W 125 125 125
Total load per each phase/leg 375 375 385
Overall load in Amps 1135
How to calculate an electrical load?

To estimate a load you must know the exact amount receptacles that are going to be used. It is very important to
know amperage and voltage or if possible a NEMA configuration. Assuming these will be used on a full capacity.
We can add the total amount amperage of each single pole and divide the amount by three and obtain or 3Ø result.
Once you calculate the load in 3Ø, the next step is to convert it in to KVA in order to select the right generator for
the application.
How to convert electrical load to KVA?
110 to 125VAC 1Ø 220 to 277VAC 1Ø 208 to 480VAC 3Ø

kVA IxE IxE I x E x 1.73
1000 1000 1000
E = Voltage / I = Amps / PF = Power Factor
Load Calculator with Hipower Generator Selector:

120/208V 3Ø Load Calculator "A"up to 205KVA
Receptacle or needed service Qty. Total 125V 1Ø Amp L1 L2
20A 125V GFCI Duplex Nema 5-20 0 0.00 0.00
15A 125V Standard Duplex Nema 5-15 0 0.00 0.00
30A 125V Twist-lock Receptacle Nema 5-30 0 0.00 0.00
20A 125/250V Receptacle Nema L14-20 0 0.00 0.00
20A 250V Receptacle Nema L6-20 0 0.00 0.00
20A 120/208V QBS Nema L21-20 0 0.00 0.00
30A 120/208V QBS Nema L21-30 0 0.00 0.00
30A 125V RV Receptacle TT-30 0 0.00 0.00
50A 125/250V RV Receptacle Nema 14-50 0 0.00 0.00
50A 125/250V California Style CS6369 0 0.00 0.00
100A Power Distribution Panel 3Ø-5W 0 0.00 0.00
50A 3P 250V Branch Circuit Breaker 0 0.00 0.00
Total load per phase 0.00 0.00
Overall Amp load in 3Ø 0.00
Hipower Generator Required: CALL HIPOWER

120/208V 3Ø Load Calculator "B" for 250KVA to 570KVA
20A 125V GFCI Duplex Nema 5-20 0 0.00 0.00
30A 125V Twist-lock Receptacle Nema 5-30 0 0.00 0.00
20A 120/208V QBS Nema L21-20 0 0.00 0.00
30A 120/208V QBS Nema L21-30 0 0.00 0.00
30A 125V RV Receptacle TT-30 0 0.00 0.00
50A 125/250V RV Receptacle Nema 14-50 0 0.00 0.00
50A 125/250V California Style CS6369 0 0.00 0.00
Hipower Generator Required: USE CALCULATOR A

277/480V 3Ø Load Calculator "C" for 205KVA
20A 277V Receptacle Nema L7-20R 0 0.00 0.00
50A 277V Receptacle Nema 7-50R 0 0.00 0.00
20A 277/480V Receptacle Nema L22-20R 0 0.00 0.00
50A 3P 480V Branch Circuit Breaker 1 150 50.00 50.00
Hipower Generator Required: HRYW50T6

277/480V 3Ø Load Calculator "D" for 250KVA to 570KVA
20A 277V Receptacle Nema L7-20R 7 140 46.67 46.67
50A 277V Receptacle Nema 7-50R 0 0.00 0.00
Hipower Generator Required: USE CALCULATOR C

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Sizing the correct generator.

So how is this possible?

When is it better to recommend a 3Ø generator?

Can I distribute 1Ø and 3Ø power at the same time?

Total load per each phase/leg 375 365 395

Overall load in Amps 1135

Total load per each phase/leg 375 375 385

Overall load in Amps 1135

How to calculate an electrical load?

How to convert electrical load to KVA?

110 to 125VAC 1Ø 220 to 277VAC 1Ø 208 to 480VAC 3Ø

Load Calculator with Hipower Generator Selector:

Hipower Generator Required: CALL HIPOWER

Load Calculator with Hipower Generator Selector:

Load Calculator with Hipower Generator Selector:

Hipower Generator Required: HRYW50T6

Load Calculator with Hipower Generator Selector:

Hipower Generator Required: USE CALCULATOR C

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