Chapter 32
Basic Electric Power Utilization: Loads, Load Characterization and Load Modeling
32.1 Basic Load Characterization 32-1
32.2 Composite Loads and Composite Load Characterization 32-2
Coincidence and Diversity • Load Curves and Load Duration
32.3 Composite Load Modeling 32-5
32.4 Other Load-Related Issues 32-6
Cold Load Pickup • Harmonics and Other Nonsinusoidal Loads
References32-6
Further Information32-6
Andrew P. Hanson
The Structure Group
Utilization is the “end result” of the generation, transmission, and distribution of electric power. The energy carried by the transmission and distribution system is turned into useful work, light, heat, or a combination of these items at the utilization point. Understanding and characterizing ...
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