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kilovolt (kil´  vōlt),n the unit of electrical potential equal to 1000 volts. kilovolt peak (kvp), n the crest value of the potential wave in kilovolts in an alternating current cycle. When only half of the wave is used, the value refers to that of the useful half of the wave. kilovolt potential, n refers to the intensitiy of the radiographic beam and the resulting image on the film. A higher kilovoltage radiograph increases the film density, whereas a lower kilovoltage radiograph increases contrast. kilovolt one thousand (103) volts; abbreviated kV. kilovolt peak the maximal amount of voltage that an x-ray machine is using; abbreviated kVp. |
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Wojick says he's visited he massive James Bay hydroelectric project in northern Quebec, where high voltage lines of 765 kilovolts ships thousands of megawatts south to Montreal and beyond. 5 kilovolts to 4,160 volts of electricity (six substations), fully air-conditioned production, manufacturing or packaging areas, ample parking and trailer spaces, 250,000 partially racked s/f and tremendous flexibility for expansion. The corona discharge operated at a range of 5-10 kilovolts (kV), similar to that of certain high-voltage appliances such as negative ion generators. |
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