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Download Solution PDFWhat is the meaning of the term 'load factor'?
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Download Solution PDFLoad factor
Load factor is a measure of the efficiency with which electrical energy is used.
It is defined as the ratio of the average load over a given period to the maximum load during that same period.
Significance:
- A higher load factor indicates a more consistent and efficient use of electrical energy, which can lead to reduced operational costs.
- A lower load factor suggests that there is a significant difference between the average load and the peak load, meaning energy usage is inconsistent, which can lead to inefficiencies and higher costs.
Additional Information Demand factor: It is defined as the ratio of maximum demand on the power station to its connected load.
Utilization factor: It is the ratio of maximum demand on the power station to the rated capacity of the power station.
Diversity factor: The sum of individual maximum demands to the maximum demand on the power station is known as a diversity factor.
Plant capacity factor: It is the ratio of actual energy produced to the maximum possible energy that could have been made during a given period.
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