For a power station, the yearly load duration curve is a straight line from 40,000 to 3000 kw. To meet the load three turbo-generators are installed. The capacity of two generators is 15,000 kw each and the 3rd is rated at 6,000 kw. Determine the following: a) Load factor b) Capacity factor c) Maximum demand

For a power station, the yearly load duration curve is a straight line from 40,000 to 3000 kw. To meet the load three turbo-generators are installed. The capacity of two generators is 15,000 kw each and the 3rd is rated at 6,000 kw. Determine the following: a) Load factor b) Capacity factor c) Maximum demand

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