What is the difference between KW and KVA in electricity?
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kW is the amount of power capable of doing work, while kVA is the --vectorial summation-- of KVAR and KW. kW is kilowatts, while kVA is kilo Volts Amperes. kVA is equal to kW in DC circuits because the voltage and current are in phase. In AC circuit at unity power factor KVA=KW.
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kW is the amount of power capable of doing work, while kVA is the --vectorial summation-- of KVAR and KW. kW is kilowatts, while kVA is kilo Volts Amperes. kVA is equal to kW in DC circuits because the voltage and current are in phase. In AC circuit at unity power factor KVA=KW.