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kVA (apparent power)

The total the alternator and conductors carry, what the alternator is sized for

Used across 3 Anvilfield field guides, most in Datacenter.

Also defined as

  • The total the alternator and conductors carry, kW and kVAR combined

Where this shows up

DatacenterData center generator sizingDatacenterLoad bank test acceptance criteriaDatacenterGenerator acceptance and turnover

Related terms

kW (real power)Power factor (PF)ClassATSEPSSISTStep loadWet stacking

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