Load Characteristics
By Dr Youcef berrouche
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Definitions
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5. Connected load : It is the sum of the continuous ratings of the load-consuming apparatus
connected to the system or any part of the system
6. Demand Factor : It is the ration of the maximum demand of a system to the total connected
demand of the system
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7. Utilisation Factor : It is the ration of the maximum demand of a system to the total rated
capacity of the system
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T = Time in days (24h), weeks (168h) months (730h) or years (8760h)
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Relation between the diversity FD factor and the demand factor DF
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Relation with the coincidence factor
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Special cases
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Special cases
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Examples :
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Example 1
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Example 2
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Example 2
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The peak is at 5 pm
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Relation between the load (Fld) and loss factors (FLS)
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Relation between the load (Fld) and loss factors (FLS)
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Load growth
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Load growth
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More examples
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More examples
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More examples
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