what is the maximum allowable current for a generator rated at 3.5KVa
Current (amps) = Power (Watts) / Voltage (V)
Watts = KVA x power factor (pf)
You need to find out you generated voltage and apply your system power factor to find the answer.
For any Generator- if the generator is single phase than max current would be I= System Power Factor*1000*KVa/230 Amps.
If it is Three phase than the max current would be approx. 1.39 times the Kva rating.
Tony:
This depends on the voltage.
3.5KVa = 3500Volt-Amps
In the USA where 115 AC is common the maximum current would be 3500/115 = 30.4 amps.
At 230 Volts AC the allowable current would only be 3500/230 = 15.2 amps.
Niel
