The Difference between KW and KVA of Diesel Generators

When buying a diesel generator, many friends may encounter the question of "what kind of power diesel generator do you need?".

In fact, the power of diesel generators is measured in kilovolt amperes (KVA), but apart from the diesel generator industry, most people know KVA. Therefore, choosing a diesel generator and deciding what power generator set you need may confuse many companies preparing to purchase diesel generators.

However, typically, most people may know how many kilowatts (kW) of electricity are needed. So what is the difference between kW and KVA, and how can the power of a diesel generator in KVA be converted between these two situations?

KV kW and kVA.

KW is the actual power that the power system can provide. It shows how much power there is when converting to useful results.

On the contrary, KVA is an indicator of the ability to exist. If kW is your available capacity, then KVA will tell you the usage of the entire system.

If the efficiency of the power system is high, kW is equal to kVA. But since no system is completely effective, not all apparent power can be converted into useful output.

Convert kW to KVA.

To convert kW to KVA, you first need to understand the efficiency (or power factor) of the system. Measure power factor (pf) between 0 and 1.

Generally speaking, the power factor of a generator is 0.8.

Take kW/pf=kVA as 200kW/pf=KVA, for example, 200kW/0.8pf=250kVA.

The formula for converting KVA to kW is: kVAxpf=kW, for example, 250kVAx0.8pf=200kW.

Although understanding the required diesel generator power can be helpful, there is no need to worry if you are unsure or lack confidence in converting between kW and KVA.

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The sales engineers at Dingbo Power will take time to understand your company's demand for electricity and accurately discuss how long the generator can last to provide power. Dingbo Power Engineers can provide appropriate recommendations for the optimal generator power supply, fuel tank, and other auxiliary equipment.

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