Definition of Kilovolt-ampere (kVA)

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Kilovolt-ampere (kVA)

The term 'Kilovolt-ampere (kVA)' as it applies to the area of energy can be defined as ' A unit of apparent power, equal to 1,000 volt-amperes; the mathematical product of the volts and amperes in an electrical circuit'.

The term 'Kilovolt-ampere (kVA)' as it applies to the area of reclamation can be defined as ' 1000 volt-amperes and approximately 89/100 of a kilowatt'.


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