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Why alternators are measured in Kva but not in KW?

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Depending upon the connected load ( R, RL, RC or RLC) with a transformer, the power goes ou from a transformer may be of two types: 1. Active Power; measured in kW 2. Reactive Power; measured in kVAR If the rating will be in kW, then kVAR rating would not be accounted but if the rating is in kVA then it is possible for us to calculate the total active and reactive current as well as the powers, at a particular system voltage!

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