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

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

Power System Analysis and Design (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter6: Power Flows

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