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why transformer ratings in kva?

Answer Posted / anathal

Copper loss of a transformer depends on current and iron
loss on voltage . Hence total losses depends on Volt-
Ampere and not on the power factor. That is why the rating
of transformers are in kVA and not in kW.

http://electricalinterviewquestion.blogspot.com/2010/08/why-
transformers-are-rated-in-kva.html

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