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Sinnadurai Sripadmanaban

    Calculation is not very accurate. Connect a data logger or power analyser to the main CB and record I,V,kW,Var,pf,harmonics etc for about 8hrs(working hours) from which you will know maximum kVA and size of PFC bank required. For sizing generator you should consider starting current of largest motor(s) too. If you use CAT software it will guide you.