What is the total kVA of three-phase loads drawing 16, 42, and 75 amps from a 240-volt panel?

To calculate the total kVA of three-phase loads, you need to use the formula for three-phase power, which is:

[ \text{kVA} = \frac{\sqrt{3} \times V \times I}{1000} ]

Where:

• ( V ) is the line-to-line voltage (240 volts in this case).

• ( I ) is the current in amps.

Since there are three loads, you would calculate the kVA for each load and then sum them up. Here's how the calculation works:

1. For the first load drawing 16 amps:

[ \text{kVA} = \frac{\sqrt{3} \times 240 \times 16}{1000} ]

[ \approx \frac{1.732 \times 240 \times 16}{1000} ]

[ \approx \frac{8326.08}{1000} \approx 8.326 kVA ]

2. For the second load drawing 42 amps:

[ \text{kVA} = \frac{\sqrt{3} \times 240 \times 42}{1000} ]

[ \approx \frac{