Unit 1 550 MW Unit 4 Unit 5 Unit 2 Unit 3 Western Region 1640 MW Eastern Region 1450 MW Unit 1: 1000 MW Unit 4: 1200 MW Unit 2: 800 Mw Unit 5: 600 MW Unit 3: 800 MW

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Suppose a power system consists of two isolated regions: a western region and an eastern region. Five units have been committed to supply 3090 MW as shown below. The two systems are separated by a transmission line that can handle a maximum transfer of 550 MW in either direction. 

 Calculate the spinning reserve for the overall system and for each
region. 

Unit 1
550 MW
Unit 4
Unit 5
Unit 2
Unit 3
Western Region
1640 MW
Eastern Region
1450 MW
Unit 1: 1000 MW
Unit 4: 1200 MW
Unit 2: 800 Mw
Unit 5: 600 MW
Unit 3: 800 MW
Transcribed Image Text:Unit 1 550 MW Unit 4 Unit 5 Unit 2 Unit 3 Western Region 1640 MW Eastern Region 1450 MW Unit 1: 1000 MW Unit 4: 1200 MW Unit 2: 800 Mw Unit 5: 600 MW Unit 3: 800 MW
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