1.why motor rating in kw instead of KVA?
2.why alternators rating in KVA instead of KW?.
3.why transformer rating in KVA instead of KW?.

Answer Posted / jagu

Transformer is independent of pf.Hence the transformer rating is always expressed in KVA.
In Motor the pf is dependent on percentage loading & hence expressed in KW.

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