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Jun 17, 2002 · Generators must be sized to handle their load based on the continuous KW, kilowatt load, and KVA, kilovoltamp load, and the worst case starting load KW + KVA. They must be derated for temperature and elevation. ... To find starting KVA if only locked rotor amps are known; 1 phase. KVA start = (locked rotor amps) (voltage) 3 phase . ................
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