Heat Losses from Electrical Equipment in Generating Stations

Heat losses from electrical equipment in generating stations must be estimated by electrical engineers when information is required by HVAC system designers, for inclusion into heat load calculations being used to size HVAC equipment. These estimates must often be done quickly, and time does not allow waiting for equipment manufacturers to provide accurate heat loss values. This paper provides a consistent method by which electrical engineers can estimate the heat losses from electrical equipment in power stations. Data, consisting of averages of manufacturers' information, is provided to enable these heat loss estimates to be prepared.