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kilovolt-ampere

Definition:

A kilovolt-ampere (kVA) is a unit used to measure apparent power in an electrical circuit. It represents the product of voltage in kilovolts (kV) and current in amperes (A).

Senses:

Sense 1: In electrical engineering, kVA is the unit of measurement for apparent power.

Sense 2: kVA is used to rate the capacity of electrical equipment, such as transformers and generators.

Sample Sentences:

Sense 1: The industrial machinery requires a power supply of 100 kVA to operate efficiently.

Sense 2: The transformer is rated at 500 kVA capacity to handle the electrical load of the building.

Possible Related Products:

• Transformers
• Generators
• Electrical Equipment