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Base Load
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Average Load
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Load Factor
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1. Chronological Daily Load Curve

2. Load Duration Curve (LDC)

Key Formulas & Theoretical Concepts

1. Daily Load Curve: Plot showing the variation of load on the power station with respect to time (00:00 to 24:00 Hours).

2. Load Duration Curve (LDC): Obtained by rearranging the hourly load data of the daily load curve in descending order of magnitude.

3. Key Metrics Calculations:

  • Total Energy Generated (kWh): E = ∑ (Hourly Load × 1 Hour) = Area under Load Curve.
  • Average Load (kW): Average Load = Total Energy (kWh) / 24 Hours.
  • Load Factor (%): Load Factor = (Average Load / Peak Load) × 100. High load factor means uniform demand and economical power plant operations.