Compare base load plant with peak load plant.
Sr.No.
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Points
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Base load plant
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Peak load plant
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1 |
Definition
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The power plant which supplies base load of load curve is known as base load plant
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The power plant which supplies peak load of load curve is known as peak load plant
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2 |
Generating capacity
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High
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Low
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3 |
Firm capacity
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High
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Low
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4 |
Working Hours
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24 hours
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Only during peak load hours
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5 |
Cost of generation/ unit
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Generally low cost of generation per unit are selected as base load plant
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Generally high cost of generation per unit are selected as peak load plant
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6 |
Starting time
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Both quick & more starting time power plant can be selected as a base load plant
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Quick starting time power plant are selected as a peak load plant
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7 |
Load factor
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High
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Low
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8 |
Capacity Factor
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High
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Low
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9 |
Plant use factor
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High
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Low
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10 |
Examples
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Large capacity hydro, thermal, nuclear power station
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Small capacity storage hydro, pumped storage hydro, gas, diesel power station.
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