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Power factor

Ratio of real power (kW) to apparent power (kVA); a low power factor wastes capacity through reactive current.

Also written as: PF

Where the guide uses this

4.4
Transformers, Harmonics & the AI Non-Linear-Load Problem
4.6
LV Distribution: Busway, PDUs, RPPs & Rack Power
4.2
Utility Interconnect, On-Site Substation & MV Distribution
4.12
Metering, Power Quality, Monitoring & Electrical Operations
0.3
Vocabulary, Mental Models & the Metric Stack
13.3
Electrical Power Acceptance (L3/L4)

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