2. a) Explain the terms load factor and diversity factor. b) Discuss the advantages of interconnected grid system. c) A generating station is to supply four regions of load whose peak loads are 10 MW, 5 MW, 8 MW and 7 MW. The diversity factor at the station is 1-5 and the average annual load factor is 60%. Calculate: (i) the maximum demand on the station, (ii) annual energy supplied by the station and (iii) suggest the installed capacity and the number of units.

2. a) Explain the terms load factor and diversity factor. b) Discuss the advantages of interconnected grid system. c) A generating station is to supply four regions of load whose peak loads are 10 MW, 5 MW, 8 MW and 7 MW. The diversity factor at the station is 1-5 and the average annual load factor is 60%. Calculate: (i) the maximum demand on the station, (ii) annual energy supplied by the station and (iii) suggest the installed capacity and the number of units.

Power System Analysis and Design (MindTap Course List)

6th Edition

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Author:J. Duncan Glover, Thomas Overbye, Mulukutla S. Sarma

Publisher:J. Duncan Glover, Thomas Overbye, Mulukutla S. Sarma

Chapter2: Fundamentals

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 2.31P: Consider two interconnected voltage sources connected by a line of impedance Z=jX, as shown in...

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