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Appendix E Electrical Conversions 175
Electrical Conversions
Single Phase:
For example:
A medium-sized server is plugged into a 120 VAC 60 Hz power
source and is rated at 6.0 amps.
120 VAC
x
6 amps
x
0.85 (PF) = 612
÷
1,000 is 0.612 kW
208–240 Two Phase:
For example:
A server using a 220 VAC power source is rated at 4.7 amps.
220 VAC
x
4.7 amps
x
2 (phases)
x
0.85 (PF) = 1757.8
÷
1,000 = 1.76 kW
Three Phase:
Note:
For 3-Phase power configurations you also need to multiply by 1.73.
For example:
A large disk subsystem has 192 physical volumes, a power
source of 208 VAC, and is rated at 22 amps.
208 VAC
x
22 amps
x
1.73
x
0.85 (PF)
÷
1000 = 6.729 kW
To Convert Between kW and kVA
The only difference between kW and kVA is the power factor. Once again, the
power factor is an approximation (unless already known). For purposes of our
calculations, we will use a power factor of 0.85.
Note:
The kVA value is always higher than the value for kW.
kW divided by 0.85 = kVA
kVA multiplied by 0.85 = kW
To Find British Thermal Units From Electrical Values
The commonly used method for converting electrical values to British Thermal
Units is:
3.41214
x
Watts = Btu/hr
or
1 kW = 3 413 Btus
Many manufacturers publish kW, kVA and Btu in their equipment
specifications. Often, dividing the Btu value by 3413 does not equal the
published kW value.
•
Where the information is provided by the manufacturer, use it.
•
Where it is not, use the formula.
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