PO.ESP.Motor.RequiredHP
Description
Calculates minimum motor horsepower with safety factor, [HP].
Syntax
=PO.ESP.Motor.RequiredHP(BHP, safety_factor)Parameters
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| BHP | Brake horsepower at pump, [HP]. |
| safety_factor | Safety margin, [dimensionless]. |
SI Unit Version
Lambda Name
PO.ESP.Motor.RequiredHP.SIFormula
=LAMBDA(BHP, safety_factor, LET(
BHP_hp, PO.UnitConverter(BHP, "kW", "hp"),
result_hp, PO.ESP.Motor.RequiredHP(BHP_hp, safety_factor),
PO.UnitConverter(result_hp, "hp", "kW")))SI Parameters
| Parameter | Unit | Description |
|---|---|---|
BHP |
kW | Brake horsepower at pump, [kW] |
safety_factor |
- | Safety margin, [dimensionless] |
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.RequiredHP.SI - In Refers to, paste the LAMBDA formula without the trailing invocation
(...) - Click OK
Now use =PO.ESP.Motor.RequiredHP.SI(...) anywhere in your workbook.