What is the average demand if the maximum demand of generation of power is 50 MW and the load factor of the plant is 60%? 

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  1. 20 MW
  2. 30MW
  3. 40MW
  4. 50MW

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Option 2 : 30MW
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Concept

The load factor of a plant is given by:

\(Load\space factor={Average \space demand\over Maximum \space demand}\)

Calculation

Given, Load factor = 60%

Maximum demand = 50 MW

\(0.6={Average \space demand\over 50}\)

Average demand = 30 MW

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