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MCB Calculation

10/25/2010 12:29 AM

if total load =36W

V=230v

p.f=0.8

calculate the total load current ,and MCB rate current.
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Re: mcb calculation

10/25/2010 12:43 AM
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Re: mcb calculation

10/25/2010 7:29 AM

Chapter 2, page 5.
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Re: MCB Calculation

10/26/2010 1:32 AM

P=36 W

V = 230VAC

PF = 0.8

Total I = (36)/(1.732*230*0.8)

Total I = 0.11Amps

MCB rated current would also be the same as the total current cause your system consists of only one load and your MCB is for that load too.

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Re: MCB Calculation

10/28/2010 1:26 PM

What size is the cable?

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