PO.ESP.Motor.LoadFactor
Description
Calculates motor load as fraction of rating, [fraction].
Syntax
=PO.ESP.Motor.LoadFactor(BHP_required, motor_rating)Parameters
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| BHP_required | Required brake HP, [HP]. |
| motor_rating | Motor nameplate HP, [HP]. |
SI Unit Version
Lambda Name
PO.ESP.Motor.LoadFactor.SIFormula
=LAMBDA(BHP_required, motor_rating, LET(
BHP_required_hp, PO.UnitConverter(BHP_required, "kW", "hp"),
motor_rating_hp, PO.UnitConverter(motor_rating, "kW", "hp"),
PO.ESP.Motor.LoadFactor(BHP_required_hp, motor_rating_hp)))SI Parameters
| Parameter | Unit | Description |
|---|---|---|
BHP_required |
kW | Required brake HP, [kW] |
motor_rating |
kW | Motor nameplate HP, [kW] |
How to save as a reusable Excel function
LAMBDA is a built-in Excel feature (Microsoft 365) that lets you create custom functions without VBA. The formula above works as-is when pasted into a cell.
To save a LAMBDA as a reusable named function:
- Go to Formulas → Name Manager → New
- Enter a name, e.g.
PO.ESP.Motor.LoadFactor.SI - In Refers to, paste the LAMBDA formula without the trailing invocation
(...) - Click OK
Now use =PO.ESP.Motor.LoadFactor.SI(...) anywhere in your workbook.