Q: What is Diversity factor (simultaneity)?

A factor (< 1) applied to the summed rated load of circuits because not all loads run at full power at once. Used to size the main feeder, main switch and connection capacity. NEN 1010 §311 gives reference values per occupancy (dwelling, office, industry).

Q: How is Diversity factor (simultaneity) used in practice?

Tien 16 A-groepen geven niet 160 A hoofdstroom: met gelijktijdigheidsfactor 0,5 reken je ~80 A en kies je de hoofdzekering daarop.

Question 1

What is Diversity factor (simultaneity)?

Accepted Answer

A factor (< 1) applied to the summed rated load of circuits because not all loads run at full power at once. Used to size the main feeder, main switch and connection capacity. NEN 1010 §311 gives reference values per occupancy (dwelling, office, industry).

Question 2

How is Diversity factor (simultaneity) used in practice?

Accepted Answer

Tien 16 A-groepen geven niet 160 A hoofdstroom: met gelijktijdigheidsfactor 0,5 reken je ~80 A en kies je de hoofdzekering daarop.

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