Example 3. A steam power station spends Rs. 30 lakhs per annum for coal used in the station. The coal has a calorific value of 5000 kcal/kg and costs Rs. 300 per ton. If the station has thermal efficiency of 33% and electrical efficiency of 90%, find the average load on the station. [1971 kW|

Example 3. A steam power station spends Rs. 30 lakhs per annum for coal used in the station. The coal has a calorific value of 5000 kcal/kg and costs Rs. 300 per ton. If the station has thermal efficiency of 33% and electrical efficiency of 90%, find the average load on the station. [1971 kW|

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Example 3. A steam power station spends Rs. 30 lakhs per annum for coal used in the
station. The coal has a calorific value of 5000 kcal/kg and costs Rs. 300 per ton. If the
station has themal efficiency of 33% and electrical efficiency of 90%, find the average load
on the station.
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