Economics of Power Generation: Mr. Nitin S. Patil

Mr. Nitin S.
Patil
Electrical Engineering Department
Sanjay Ghodawat Polytechnic, Atigre
Economics of Power Generation

SGP-Atigre Electrical Engg.Dept.
Chapter No. 6
Economics of Power Generation
Hours: 08 Marks = 12
INDEX
Sr. Page
Particulars
No. No.
1 Definition of Economics of Power Generation 1
2 Variable Load on Power Station 1
Terms commonly used in system operation:
3 connected load, firm power, cold reserve, hot 1-4
reserve, spinning reserve
Curves used in system operation such as Load-
curve, load duration curve, integrated duration
4 5-11
curve. (Simple numerical based on plotting
above curves
Factors affecting the cost of Generation:
Average demand, Maximum demand, demand
factor, plant capacity factor, plant use factor,
5 12-19
diversity factor, load factor and plant load
factor (Simple numerical based on above)
6 Solved Examples 20-36

7 Important Technical Words & its Meaning 37
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1. Definition of Economics of Power Generation:
The art of determining the per unit (i.e. one kWh) cost of production of
Electrical Energy is known as Economics of Power Generation.
2. Variable Load on Power Station:

The load on Power Station varies from time to time due to uncertain demands
of the consumers and is known as variable load on power station.
3. Terms commonly used in system operation: connected load,

firm power, cold reserve, hot reserve, spinning reserve.
1. Connected Load:
Definition: The Sum of Continuous rating of all the equipments (bulbs, tubes,
CFLs, Fans, Electrical Motors, Socket Outlets, and Power Plugs etc) connected to
Electrical Supply System is known as Connected Load.
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For Example: Students considered your house, in your house consist of

number of lamps=6, tubes=4, fans=5, 5A socket outlet=10, power plug=3 etc.
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Then we have to calculate the Connected Load by using above mention

example.
Step-I: Assume Suitable Wattage for the above mentioned electrical accessories.
Step-II: Calculate used appliance total Load:
No. of Lamps = 6 (Each Lamp Wattage = 60 W), 6 x 60 = 360 Watts.

No. of Tubes= 4 (Each Tube Wattage = 40 W), 4 x 40 = 160 Watts.
No. of Fans= 5 (Each Fan Wattage = 60 W), 5 x 60 = 300 Watts.
No. of Socket Outlet = 10 (Each Socket outlet Wattage = 100 W), 10 x 100
= 1000 Watts.
No. of Power Plug = 3 (Each Power Plug Wattage = 1000 W), 3 x 1000 =
3000 Watts.
Step-III: (By using definition of Connected Load) Add all connected load:
Addition= 360W + 160W + 300W + 1000W + 3000W = 4820 W
Total Connected Load = 4820 Watt.
2. Firm Factor:
Definition: It is defined as, the theoretical (imaginary) value of power which a

power plant (Hydro, Thermal etc) is supposed to produce throughout a year or at
all time is known as firm power.
For Example: In Case of hydro power plant with reservoir, the firm power is that
power which a hydro electric plant supplies for 95% of the time. However, it is not
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necessary that firm power should be produces throughout the year & available
under emergency conditions.
3. Cold Reserve:
Definition: It is defined as the reserve generating capacity which is available for

service but is not in operation.
4. Hot Reserve:
Definition: It is defined as the reserve generating capacity which is available in

operation but is not in service.
5. Spinning Reserve:
Definition: It is defines as the generating capacity which is connected to bus and is

ready to take load.
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4. Curves used in system operation such as Load-curve, load

duration curve, integrated duration curve. (Simple numerical
based on plotting above curves.
1. Load Curve [ ]
Definition: The Load Curve is a Graph, which represents load on the generation
station (the load is in kW/MW) recorded at the interval of half hour or hour (time)
against the time in chronological order.
Or
The Load Curve is defined as the curve which is drawn between loads versus
time in sequential order. We have to draw the load curve on daily basis data,
weekly, monthly basis data.
Or
The curves showing the variation of load on the power station with respect
to time is known as load Curves.
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The Load Curve gives following Information:
The daily load curve shows the variation of load on the power station during
different hours of the day.
The area under the daily load curve gives the number of unit generated in the
day. Unit generated/day= Area (in kWh) under daily load curve.
The highest point on the daily load curve represents the maximum demand
on the station on that day.
The area under the daily load curve divided by the total number of hours
gives the average load on the station in that day.
Average Load =
The ratio of the area under the load curve to the total area of the rectangle in
which it is contained gives the load factor.
Load Factor = =
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The load curves helps in selecting the size & number of generating units.
The load curve helps in preparing the operation schedule of the station.
The curve which gives idea of load of a whole day with respect to time (24
Hours or 12 Hours of the day) is known as daily load curve.
The monthly load curve can be obtained from the daily load curve of the
month. For this purpose, average values of power over a month at different
times of the day are calculated.
The yearly load curve is obtained by considering the monthly load curve of
that particular year. The yearly load curve is generally used to determine
annual load factor.
Maximum Demand)
Average
Demand)
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2. Load Duration Curve

Definition: When the load elements of a load curve are arranged in the order of
descending magnitudes, the curve thus obtained is called a load duration curve.
The load duration curve is obtained from the same data as load curve but the
ordinate representing the maximum load is represented to the left and the
decreasing loads are represented to the right in the descending order.
From the above figure (i) shows the daily load curve, the daily load duration
curve can be readily obtained from it.
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From fig (ii), it is clear from the daily load duration curve that the
magnitudes of load elements are in descending order. The magnitudes are 20MW
for 8 Hours, 15MW for 4 hours & remaining 5 MW from 12 hours.
MW , MW , MW
Plotting these loads in order of descending magnitude, we get Daily Load

Duration Curve. (Shown in Fig. ii)
The Load Duration Curve gives following information:
The load duration curve readily shows the number of hours during which the
given load has prevailed.
The area under daily load duration curve (in kWh) will give the units
generated on that day.
The load duration curve, which helps to give information about annual load
duration curve.
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3. Integrated Duration Curve
Definition: The curve which represents the total number of units generated for the
given demand is called as Integrated Load Curve.
Fig. A Integrated Duration Curve
The above figure shows the Integrated Duration Curve, its X-axis represents units
generated in kWh & Y-axis represents Demand of load in kW.
Such type of curve can be drawn with the help of Load Duration Curve.
Fig B: Load Duration Curve
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Consider Fig. B, let the demand of load can be represented at point A & it
corresponds to line AG (Refer Fig. A) on the load duration curve.
The number of unit generated (P1) corresponding to this load demand are
represented by area OAGF, it corresponds to point P1 on integrated duration curve.
Consider Fig B, let the demand of load can be represented at point B & it
corresponds to line BH (Refer Fig. A) on the load duration curve.
The number of unit generated (P2) corresponding to this load demand are
represented by area OAHF, it corresponds to point P2 on integrated duration curve.
Similarly, all the above mentioned sequence will help to draw Integrated Duration
Curve.
Integrated Duration Curve) X Axis

, Axis kW)
Integrated Duration Curve)

,
A Integrated Duration Curve)

B
B A AG
A P1 OAGF
. P2 , P3 Points
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5. Factors affecting the cost of Generation: Average demand,

Maximum demand, demand factor, plant capacity factor, plant
use factor, diversity factor, load factor and plant load factor
(Simple numerical based on above)
1. Average Demand or Load: ( )
Definition: The average of loads occurring on the power station in a given period (day or
month or year) is known as average load or average demand.
The Average Demand is Calculated by using given formula:
a. Daily Average Load =
b. Monthly Average Load =
c. Yearly or Annual Average Load =
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2. Maximum Demand (MD):
Definition: It is the greatest demand of load on the Power Station during a giving period
is known as Maximum Demand.[
]
Or
The maximum demand of the power station is equal to maximum load on the station
considered in a given period of time.[
Maximum Demand ]
Fig: Load Curve
We know that, the load on every power station in not constant. The load varies
from time to time. The variation of load on the power station is depends upon the demand
of load with respect to time.
Consider, the above figure, the figure X-axis Represents Time in Hours & Y-axis
represents Load in MW. In this figure, at every two hours give information about how
much load generated. Out of the 6MW load generated during evening period. So that
maximum Demand is 6MW.
The Knowledge of Maximum Demand is very important as it helps in
determining the installed capacity of the power station.
X-Axis Y-Axis
MW
Maximum Demand MW
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3. Demand Factor:
Definition: It is the Ratio of Maximum Demand on the Power Station to its Connected
Load.
Demand Factor =
The value of Demand factor is usually less than 1. It is excepted because maximum
demand on the power station generally less than the connected load.
The knowledge of Demand Factor is vital in determining the capacity of the plant
equipments.
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4. Plant Capacity Factor:
Definition: The Plant Capacity Factor is the ratio of average demand on the Power Station
divided by the maximum installed capacity of the power station.
Plant Capacity Factor =
Or
It is the ration of actual energy produced to the maximum possible energy that could have
been produced during a given period. [
].
Plant Capacity Factor =
The plant capacity factor is an indication of the reserve capacity of the plant .
Reserve Capacity = Plant Capacity Factor – Maximum Demand
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5. Plant Use Factor:
Definition: It is the ratio of kWh generated to the product of plant capacity and
the number of hours for which the plant was in operation.
kWh X
Plant Use Factor =
Or
Plant Use Factor =
Plant use factor indicated how much is the plant capacity utilized, but it does not
indicate the time for which the plant remained idle.
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6. Diversity Factor:
Definition: The Ratio of the sum of individual maximum demands to the

maximum demands on power station is known as Diversity Factor.
For the above mentioned formulae the value of diversity factor is more than 1
Or
Diversity Factor =
For the above mentioned formulae the value of diversity factor is less than 1
.
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7. Load Factor:
Definition: The ratio of number of units actually generated in a given period to

number of units which could have been generated with the same maximum
demands is called as load factor for the station.
Or
The Ratio of Average Load to the Maximum Demand during a given period is
known as load factor.
Load Factor =
Assume that the plant is operation for ‘T’ Hours

T
Load Factor =
The load factor may be daily, monthly or yearly load factor, if the time period
considered is a day or month or year. The value of load factor is always less than 1
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8. Plant Load Factor:
Definition: The Plant Load Factor is defined as the ration of output of power
station in kWh to the rated capacity of the plant.
.
Plant Load Factor =
The plant load factor indicated how best the plant capacity has been utilized but it
does not indicate the time for which the plant remained idle.
9. Unit Generated per Annum:
It is often required to find the kWh generated per annum form maximum demand
& load factor.
Load Factor =
Average Load = Maximum Demand X Load Factor
Units Generated/Annum = Average Load in kW X No. of Hours in a Year
Units Generated/Annum = Maximum Demand in kW X Load Factor X 8760

(No. of Hours in a Year)
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6. Solved Examples:
1. The maximum demand on power station is 100 MW. If the annual load
factor is 40%, calculate the total energy generated in a year.
Given Data:
Maximum Demand = 100MW = 100 x 103 kW
Annual Load Factor = 40% = = 0.4
Total no. of days in year = 365
Total no. of hours in year = 365 X 24 hours of the day = 8760
To Find:
Total Energy Generated in a Year.
Formulae Used:
Energy generated in a year or Unit Generated/Annum = Maximum Demand
(in kW) X Load Factor X Number of hours in a Year
Solution:
Substitute all the values in given data to the above mentioned formula.
= (100 x 103) x 0.4 x 8760
Answer:
Energy generated in a year = 3504 x 105 kWh
[ MW
x ^ kW
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2. A generating station has a connected load 120MW & it supplies

maximum demand 60 MW. The numbers of units generated in a year
are 48 X 107 Calculate load & demand factor of generating station.
Given Data:
Connected Load = 120 MW = 120 x 103 kW.
Maximum Demand = 60 MW = 60 x 103 kW.
Number of units generated in a year = 48 X 107
To Find:
Load Factor
The demand factor of generating station.
Formula Used:
Load Factor =
Demand Factor =
Solution:
To calculate load factor by using above formula, substitute the value.
Load Factor = = 0.9132
To Calculate Demand Factor:
Demand Factor = = 0.5
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Example for Practice: A generating station has a connected load 43MW & it
supplies maximum demand 20 MW. The numbers of units generated in a year are
61.5 X 106 Calculate load & demand factor of generating station. [
MW KW
]
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3. A power supply agency, supplies the following load to different

consumers, its details given below:
o Domestic Load: Maximum Demand = 20000 kW, Diversity Factor
= 1.5, Demand Factor = 0.7
o Commercial Load: Maximum Demand = 20000 kW, Diversity
Factor = 1.4, Demand Factor = 0.8
o Industrial Load: Maximum Demand = 50000kW, Diversity Factor
= 1.2, Demand Factor = 0.9
If overall diversity factor is 1.6, determine:
1. Maximum Demand
2. Connected Load of each type of Consumer.
Given Data:
System
Domestic Commercial Industrial
Sr.No. Particulars Diversity
Load Load Load
Factor
Maximum
1 20000kW 20000 kW 50000 kW
Demand
Diversity
2 1.5 1.4 1.2 1.6
Factor
Demand
3 0.7 0.8 0.9
Factor
To Find:
Maximum Demand
Connected load of Domestic, Commercial & Industrial Load.
Formula Used:
System Diversity Factor =
Connected Load =
Solution:
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To Find System Diversity factor using above formula
Given System Diversity factor= 1.6 =
Maximum Demand of System = = 56250 kW
To find out connected load of Domestic type:
Connected load of Domestic Type = = 42857.14 kW
To find out connected load of Commercial type:
Connected load of Commercial Type = = 35000 kW
To find out connected load of Industrial type:
Connected load of Industrial Type = = 66666.67 kW
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Example for Practice:
A power supply system having the following loads:
Maximum Diversity Demand

Type of Load
Demands Factor Factor
Domestic 1500 1.2 0.8
Commercial 2000 1.1 0.9
Industrial 10000 1.25 1
If the Overall System Diversity Factor is 1.35, determine the maximum demand &
connected load of each type.
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4. A 200 MW power station delivers loads as detailed below:

o 180 MW for 3 Hours during a day.
o 5 MW for Remaining Hours during a day
The Plant is shut down for repair or maintenance work for a period of 30 days
in a year. Calculate the annual load factor of the plant.
Given Data:
200 MW Power Station Delivered Load given Below:

Delivered Load in MW No. of Hours
180 3
100 6
20 3
5 Remaining Hours
To Find:
The annual load factor of the plant.
Formula Used:
Annual Load Factor =
Energy generated/Year = Maximum Demand x load Factor x No. of hours plant works
Solution:
We know that the Maximum Demand is 200MW = 200 x 10 3 kW.
In one total year number of days = 365
But our plant is shut down for repair or maintenance = 30 Days
Total Number of Days in which Plant Work = 365-30 = 335 Days
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Calculate Energy Generated/Annum:
By using above formula find out Energy Generated/Year:
= [(180 x3(hours)) + (100 x 6) + (20 x 3) + (5 x 12)] X 103
= 1260 x 106 kWh
Total Energy Supplied in Year = 1260 X 106 x 335 Days of Plant Works
Total Energy Supplied in Year = 1260 x 106 x (335 x 24 Hour) = 422100 x 103 kWh
Annual Load Factor = = 0.2625
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Example for Practice: A 100 MW Power Station delivers 100 MW for 2 Hours,
50MW for 6 Hours, and is shut down for the rest of each day. It is also shut down
for maintenance off 45 days each year calculates its annual load factor.
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5. A generating plant works on a maximum demand of 600MW. The

annual load factor being 60% and capacity factor is 30%. Find the
reserve capacity of the plant.
Given Data:
Maximum Demand = 600MW

Annual load factor = = 0.6
Capacity factor = = 0.3
To Find: Reserve Capacity of the Plant
Formula Used:
Reserve Capacity = Plant Capacity – Maximum Demand
Plant Capacity =
Energy Generated per annum = Maximum Demand x Load Factor x Number

of hours in a year
Solution:
Energy generated per annum = (600x103) x 0.6 x 8760 = 3153600 x 103kWh
Plant Capacity = = 1200 x 103kW = 1200 MW
Reserve Capacity = 1200 – 600 = 600MW
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1. A Power Station has maximum demand of 15000kW. The annual load factor
is 50% & Plant Capacity factor is 40%. Determine the Reserve Capacity of
the Plant.
2. A Power Station has a maximum demand 0f 10 MW. The annual load factor
is 60% & plant capacity factor is 50%. Determine the reserve capacity of
plant.
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6. A generating station has a maximum demand of 40000kW and a

connected load of 70000kW. The number of units supplied annually is
28 x 107 Calculate load & Demand Factor.
Given Data:
Maximum demand = 40000kW

Connected load = 70000kW
Unit supplied per year = 28 x 107
To Find:
Load Factor
Demand Factor
Formula Used:
Load Factor =
Demand Factor =
Solution: Load Factor = = 0.799
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Example for Practice: A generating station has maximum demand of 20MW &
connected load of 40MW. The units generated being 60x10 6 per annum. Calculate
demand factor & load factor.
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7. A generating station supplies the following loads:

Domestic Load 2000kW, Maximum Demand
Industrial Load 10000kW, Maximum Demand
Commercial Load 6000kW, Maximum Demand
Irrigation Load 3000kW, Maximum Demand
The diversity factor of these loads at the generating station is 1.5 &
average annual load factor is 55%. Calculate the maximum demand on the
station & total energy supplied by the plant in year.
To Find: Diversity Factor, Maximum Demand, Average load Factor & total
energy supplied by the plant in a year.
Formula used:
Diversity Factor =
Average Load Factor =

Energy Supplied per Year = load factor x Maximum Demand x Hours in Year
Solution:
By using Diversity Factor Formula:
1.5 =
Maximum Demand = = 1400 kW
By using Average Load Factor Formula

0.55 =
Total Energy Supplied in a Year = 0.55 x 1400 x 8760 = 6745200kWh
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Example for Practice: A diesel station supplies following loads to various consumers:
Domestic=100kW, Commercial=750kW, Industrial=1500kW & Domestic light = 450kW. If the
maximum demand of the station is 2500 kW& Energy generated per year is 45 x 10 5 Calculate
Diversity & Load Factor.
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8. The peak load on a power station is 30MW. The loads having maximum
demands of 25, 10, 5 & 7 MW are connected to the power station.
Capacity of the power station is 40MW & annual load factor is 50%.
Calculate: average load, energy supplied per year, demand factor &
diversity factor.
Given Data:
Peak Load or Maximum Demand = 30MW

Capacity of Power Station = 40 MW
Annual Load Factor = 50% = = 0.5
To Find:
Average Load
Total Energy Supplied per Year
Demand Factor
Diversity Factor
Formula Used:
Load Factor =
Energy Supplied /Year = Load factor x Maximum Demand x Hours in year
Demand Factor =
Diversity Factor =
Solution:
By using the formula of load factor:
0.5 =
Average load = x 0.5 = 15 x 103 kW
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Energy Supplied per Year = 0.5 x 30 x 103 x 8760 = 131,400,000 kWh
Diversity Factor = = 1.56
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The peak load on power station is 40 MW. The loads having maximum
demands of 30 MW, 5MW, 8MW are connected to power station. The annual
load factor is 50%. Find: Average load on Power Station, Demand Factor,
diversity Factor & Load Factor.
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9. A Generating Station has the Following Daily Load Cycle:
Time in Hours 0-6 6-10 10-12 12-16 16-20 20-24

Load in MW 40 50 60 50 70 40
Draw the load curve and Find: Maximum Demand, Unit Generated per
annum, average load & load Factor.
For all above the given problem is totally different from other.
Given Data: Required data is given to the above table
To Find: Maximum Demand, Unit Generated per annum, average load & load
Factor
Formula Used:
Unit Generated/Annum = Maximum Demand x Load Factor x Hours in day
Average Load =
Load Factor =
Solution:
Draw the Load Curve:
In previous section we have studied what is meant by load curve & what it
indicates or how it can be drawn.
With reference to the given data in the above table, we draw the load curve. For
this purpose we take shows on X-axis Time & Y-Axis Load.
There are total 24 hours of the day, for X-Axis it is divided into TWO hours &
load is in increasing order of 10 on Y-Axis.
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Fig: Load Curve
Maximum Demand: From the above curve it is clear that, the maximum load is 70 MW.
Unit Generated per Annum: = Area (in kWh) under the daily load curve.
= [(40 x 6) + (50 x 4) + (60 x 2) + (50 x 4) + (70 x 4) + (40 x 4)] x 103
Unit Generated per Annum = 12 x 105
Average Load = = 50,000 kW
Load Factor = = 0.714
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Example for Practice: The daily load curve on a generating station is as given below:
Time in Hours 0 to 5 5-7 7-10 10-13 13-15 15-19 19-22 22-00

Load in MW 5 7 10 12 8 12 15 10
Draw the Load Curve & Calculate: Load Factor, Average Demand & Energy Generated
per Day.
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10. A Power Station has the Following Daily Load Cycle:
Time in Hours 6-8 8-12 12-16 16-20 20-24 24-6

Load in MW 20 40 60 20 50 20
Plot the Load Curve & Load Duration Curve. Calculate the Energy
Generated per Day.
Given Data: Required Data is given in above Table:
To Find: Energy Generated per Day.
Formula used:
Energy Generated per Day = Area under (in kWh) daily load curve.
Energy Generated per Day = Area under (in kWh) daily load duration curve.
Solution:
While draw the load curve, first up all we need to axis X & Y respectively.
Take Time in Hours in X-Axis & load in MW in Y Axis & Draw the load
curve.
Fig: Load Curve
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While Drawing the Load Duration Curve, same procedures repeat. Take
Time in Hours in X-Axis & Load in MW in Y Axis.
In load duration curve, we know that to arrange all the load order in
descending magnitude (take highest load first then order in descending
magnitude)
Fig: Load Duration Curve
For load curve & load duration curve calculate Energy Generated per Day
Energy Generated per Day = Area (in kWh) under daily load or load duration curve
= [(60 x 4) + (50 x 4) + (40 x 4) + (20 x 12)] x 103 = 840 x 103 kWh
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Example for Practice: A Generating Station has the Following Daily Load Cycle:
Time in Hours 0-6 6-10 10-12 12-16 16-20 20-24

Load in MW 50 70 90 75 100 40
Plot the Load Curve & Load Duration Curve. Calculate the Energy
Generated per Day.
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7. Important Technical Words & its Meaning
Economics of Power Use Factor:

Generation:
Diversity Factor:
Load Factor:
Cost of Generation:
Variable load:
Factor: Kilo watt hour:
Connected Load: Consumer:

Definition:
Load duration curve: Daily:

Monthly:
Average demand: Annual or yearly:
Maximum demand: X 8760

Descending:
Demand Factor:
Capacity factor:
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6 Solved Examples 20-36

1. Definition of Economics of Power Generation:

2. Variable Load on Power Station:

3. Terms commonly used in system operation: connected load,

For Example: Students considered your house, in your house consist of

Then we have to calculate the Connected Load by using above mention

Step-II: Calculate used appliance total Load:

No. of Lamps = 6 (Each Lamp Wattage = 60 W), 6 x 60 = 360 Watts.

Addition= 360W + 160W + 300W + 1000W + 3000W = 4820 W

Total Connected Load = 4820 Watt.

Definition: It is defined as, the theoretical (imaginary) value of power which a

Definition: It is defined as the reserve generating capacity which is available for

Definition: It is defined as the reserve generating capacity which is available in

Definition: It is defines as the generating capacity which is connected to bus and is

4. Curves used in system operation such as Load-curve, load

The Load Curve gives following Information:

2. Load Duration Curve

Plotting these loads in order of descending magnitude, we get Daily Load

The Load Duration Curve gives following information:

3. Integrated Duration Curve

Fig. A Integrated Duration Curve

Fig B: Load Duration Curve

Integrated Duration Curve) X Axis

Integrated Duration Curve)

A Integrated Duration Curve)

5. Factors affecting the cost of Generation: Average demand,

1. Average Demand or Load: ( )

The Average Demand is Calculated by using given formula:

a. Daily Average Load =

b. Monthly Average Load =

c. Yearly or Annual Average Load =

2. Maximum Demand (MD):

Fig: Load Curve

4. Plant Capacity Factor:

Plant Capacity Factor =

Plant Capacity Factor =

Reserve Capacity = Plant Capacity Factor – Maximum Demand

5. Plant Use Factor:

Plant Use Factor =

Plant Use Factor =

Definition: The Ratio of the sum of individual maximum demands to the

Definition: The ratio of number of units actually generated in a given period to

Assume that the plant is operation for ‘T’ Hours

8. Plant Load Factor:

Plant Load Factor =

9. Unit Generated per Annum:

Average Load = Maximum Demand X Load Factor

Units Generated/Annum = Average Load in kW X No. of Hours in a Year

Units Generated/Annum = Maximum Demand in kW X Load Factor X 8760

2. A generating station has a connected load 120MW & it supplies

To calculate load factor by using above formula, substitute the value.

Load Factor = = 0.9132

To Calculate Demand Factor:

Demand Factor = = 0.5

3. A power supply agency, supplies the following load to different

If overall diversity factor is 1.6, determine: