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What is a characteristic of power demand in modern power plant operations?
What is a characteristic of power demand in modern power plant operations?
- It is variable and unpredictable (correct)
- It is always equal to the plant's capacity
- It is uniform and consistent
- It is only required during peak hours
Which type of power plant is designed to provide power only during peak load periods?
Which type of power plant is designed to provide power only during peak load periods?
- Peak Load Plant (correct)
- Reserve Capacity Plant
- Base Load Plant
- Industrial Process Plant
What is a factor that affects the utilization of a power plant?
What is a factor that affects the utilization of a power plant?
- Fuel prices
- Labor efficiency (correct)
- Weather conditions
- Government regulations
What is the primary goal of load forecasting in power plant operations?
What is the primary goal of load forecasting in power plant operations?
Why is reserve capacity planning important in power plant operations?
Why is reserve capacity planning important in power plant operations?
What is the term for the maximum load-carrying ability of generating equipment or other electric apparatus under specified conditions for a given interval of time?
What is the term for the maximum load-carrying ability of generating equipment or other electric apparatus under specified conditions for a given interval of time?
Which type of reserve is available for service but not for immediate loading?
Which type of reserve is available for service but not for immediate loading?
What is the ratio of the maximum coincidence demand to the maximum non-coincidence demand during a given period of time?
What is the ratio of the maximum coincidence demand to the maximum non-coincidence demand during a given period of time?
What is the term for the energy supplied during designated periods of relatively low system demand?
What is the term for the energy supplied during designated periods of relatively low system demand?
What is the ratio of the average load to the maximum demand during a given period of time?
What is the ratio of the average load to the maximum demand during a given period of time?
What is the term for the maximum demand of coincident or simultaneous load connected to a supply system within a specified period?
What is the term for the maximum demand of coincident or simultaneous load connected to a supply system within a specified period?
What is the term for the reserve generating capacity that is connected to the bus ready to take load?
What is the term for the reserve generating capacity that is connected to the bus ready to take load?
What is the term for the ratio of the energy generated to the product of plant capacity and the number of hours for which the plant was in operation?
What is the term for the ratio of the energy generated to the product of plant capacity and the number of hours for which the plant was in operation?
What is the term for the maximum past or present demand which are taken into account to establishing billings for the previous or subsequent periods?
What is the term for the maximum past or present demand which are taken into account to establishing billings for the previous or subsequent periods?
What is the ratio of the connected load to the average load of a given period of time?
What is the ratio of the connected load to the average load of a given period of time?
