The yearly duration curve of a certain plant may be considered as a straight line from 100 MW to 40 MW. To meet this load, three turbo-generators, two rated at 40 MW each and one at 30 MW are installed. Determine: (a) units generated per annum, (b) plant capacity factor, (c) load factor, (d) plant reserve factor and (e) utilization factor.

The yearly duration curve of a certain plant may be considered as a straight line from 100 MW to 40 MW. To meet this load, three turbo-generators, two rated at 40 MW each and one at 30 MW are installed. Determine: (a) units generated per annum, (b) plant capacity factor, (c) load factor, (d) plant reserve factor and (e) utilization factor.

Power System Analysis and Design (MindTap Course List)

6th Edition

ISBN:9781305632134

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

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

Chapter6: Power Flows

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 6.65P

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