For transformers ratings are always given in kVA, not in kW because         1-It is conventional       2-Power factor of load is not known       3-For higher efficiency

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Problem 3.22P: A balanced Y-connected voltage source with Eag=2770volts is applied to a balanced-Y load in parallel...
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For transformers ratings are always given in kVA, not in kW because
 
 
 
 
1-It is conventional
 
 
 
2-Power factor of load is not known
 
 
 
3-For higher efficiency
 
 
 
4-To make calculation simple
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