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- noun physics  Symbol for kilovolt -ampere 
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								The nearest standard size generator used at site is 62.5 kVA, which is on the safer side (+12%). 1. Introduction 1992 
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								Note that when specifying an alternator "kVA" is listed as well as "kW". 
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								Eskom's announcement of a four to six months delay for new developments requiring more than 100 kilovolt-amperes (kVA), industry representatives said on Thursday. 
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								Eskom is to start issuing quotations to potential customers applying for new connections or upgrades above 100 kVA, its media desk said on 
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								On Wednesday Eskom said it would take between four to six months to process the application of developments requiring more than 100 kVA. 
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								Still in place, but not connected is a three phase 30 kVA pole mounted transformer. 220 V vs 110 V 2005 
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								The estimated power requirement for the plant is 2500 kVA (including provision for expansion to 200 tpd). Chapter 17 1993 
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								It is a single phase, 240/480V system (see chapter SWER) with S = 60 kVA installed power. 1. Phasor diagram 1992 
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								For SWER lines it would be convenient to use ratings of 5 kVA for 12.7 1. Swer, a low cost rural distribution system using single wire earth return. 1992 
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								If the 12.7 (6.35) kV load were, say, 100 kVA, and the out of balance is 20%, then the current at the supply neutral would still only be l. 5 (3.0) A. 1. Swer, a low cost rural distribution system using single wire earth return. 1992 
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