The following annual data are from a 160 MW steam turbine-generator plant. Gross generation is 780,000 MWH, net generation is 723,000 MWH, operating hours is 7,730, average load is 99.67 MW, and maximum peak load is 160 MW. Determine the load factor

The following annual data are from a 160 MW steam turbine-generator plant. Gross generation is 780,000 MWH, net generation is 723,000 MWH, operating hours is 7,730, average load is 99.67 MW, and maximum peak load is 160 MW. Determine the load factor

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