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DOL=6-8x, Soft start=2-3x, VFD=1-1.5x

Full Load Current (FLA)

11.7 A

Starting (Inrush) Current70.4 A
Starting kVA Demand58.5 kVA
Input Power8.29 kW

Full Load Current (FLA) vs Motor Horsepower

公式

Motor Starting Current

Electric motors draw significantly more current during startup than at full speed. This inrush can be 6-8 times the full-load current.

Formulas

FLA (3-phase) = HP x 746 / (sqrt(3) x V x Eff x PF)

Starting Current = FLA x Multiplier

Starting Methods and Multipliers

  • Direct-On-Line (DOL): 6-8x FLA
  • Star-Delta: 2-3x (reduced torque)
  • Soft Starter: 2-4x (adjustable)
  • VFD: 1-1.5x (best control)
  • 计算示例

    10 HP motor, 480 V 3-phase, 90% efficient, PF 0.85, DOL start (6x).

    1. 01Motor watts: 10 x 746 = 7,460 W
    2. 02FLA: 7460 / (1.732 x 480 x 0.90 x 0.85) = 7460 / 635.6 = 11.7 A
    3. 03Starting current: 11.7 x 6 = 70.4 A
    4. 04Starting kVA: 70.4 x 1.732 x 480 / 1000 = 58.5 kVA

    常见问题

    Why is starting current so high?

    At standstill, the motor's back-EMF is zero, so impedance is very low. As the motor accelerates, back-EMF rises and current drops to normal.

    How does inrush affect the electrical system?

    Large inrush can cause voltage dips, nuisance breaker trips, and flicker. Size feeders and breakers for the starting current.

    When should I use a soft starter or VFD?

    For motors above 10 HP on weak supplies, frequent starts, or when gradual acceleration is beneficial for the driven equipment.

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