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answered Apr 10 '18

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API alodbusreal returns the MVA load (S). Use alodbuscplx to return the complex load (P+jQ).

I would also use MVANOM instead of MVAACT, even if there shouldn't be any difference at normal voltages. At low voltages (below 0.7 - 0.8 pu) the actual constant load is reduced in PSSE.