Field glossary

Power factor (PF)

Ratio of kW to kVA; gensets are commonly rated at 0.8 lagging

Used across 5 Anvilfield field guides, most in Datacenter.

Also defined as

Electrical: Ratio of real power to apparent power, kW divided by kVA, a number from 0 to 1

Where this shows up

ElectricalPower factor correction ElectricalGenerator load bank testing DatacenterData center generator sizing DatacenterLoad bank test acceptance criteria DatacenterGenerator acceptance and turnover

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