The yearly load duration curve of a certain power station can be approximated as a straight line; the maximum and minimum loads being 80 MW and 40 MW respectively. To meet this load, three turbine- generator units, two rated at 20 MW each and one at 10 MW are installed. Determine (f) installed capacity (i) plant factor (f) 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 80 MW and 40 MW respectively. To meet this load, three turbine- generator units, two rated at 20 MW each and one at 10 MW are installed. Determine (f) installed capacity (i) plant factor (f) kWh output per year (iv) load 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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