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Download Solution PDFWhich of the following statements correctly explains the relation between the maximum demand and the connected load during a practical scenario in a power system?
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Download Solution PDFDemand Factor
The demand factor of an electric power station is defined as the ratio of maximum demand on the power station to its connected load.
\(Demand \space factor={Maximum \space demand \over Connected \space demand}\)
Maximum demand is generally less than the connected load.
Therefore, the demand factor is always less than one.
Load Factor
Load factor is defined as the ratio of the average load over a given period to the maximum demand (peak load) occurring in that period.
\(Load \space factor={Average \space demand \over Maximum \space demand}\)
The load factor is always less than one.
Diversity Factor
The ratio of the sum of individual maximum demands to the maximum demand on the power station is known as a diversity factor.
\(Diversity \space factor={Sum\space of \space individual \space maximum \space demand \over Maximum \space demand}\)
The diversity factor is always greater than one.
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