Q1. The yearly load duration curve of a certain power station can be approximated as a straight line ; the maximum and minimum loads being 80 MW and 40 MW respectively. To meet this load, three urbine generator units, two rated at 20 MW each and one at 10 MW are installed. Determine (i) installed capacity (ii) plant factor (iii) kWh output per year (iv) load factor

Q1. The yearly load duration curve of a certain power station can be approximated as a straight line ; the maximum and minimum loads being 80 MW and 40 MW respectively. To meet this load, three urbine generator units, two rated at 20 MW each and one at 10 MW are installed. Determine (i) installed capacity (ii) plant factor (iii) kWh output per year (iv) load factor

Power System Analysis and Design (MindTap Course List)

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Author:J. Duncan Glover, Thomas Overbye, Mulukutla S. Sarma

Publisher:J. Duncan Glover, Thomas Overbye, Mulukutla S. Sarma

Chapter12: Power System Controls

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 12.13P

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