For a power station the yearly load duration curve is a straight line from 50,000 to 4000 kw. To meet the load three turbo-generators are installed. The capacity of two generators is 16,000 kw each and the 3rd is rated at 7,000 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 50,000 to 4000 kw. To meet the load three turbo-generators are installed. The capacity of two generators is 16,000 kw each and the 3rd is rated at 7,000 kw. Determine the following a) Load factor. b) Capacity factor. c) Maximum demand

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

Chapter11: Transient Stability

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 11.27P

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