Question
Download Solution PDFState True/False for the following statements related to power generation:
1. Load factor is always greater than unity.
2. Diversity factor is always less than unity.
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFLoad factor
Load factor is a measure of the efficiency with which electrical energy is used.
It is defined as the ratio of the average load over a given period to the maximum load during that same period.
The value of load factor is always less than 1.
Diversity factor
The sum of individual maximum demands to the maximum demand on the power station is known as a diversity factor.
The value of load factor is always greater than 1.
Hence, statement 1 and 2 are false.
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