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Power Plant Economics

Contents

17.1 Introduction and basic definitions

17.2 Types of loads

17.3 Terminology used in power supply

17.4 Cost of electrical energy

17.5 Energy rates (tariffs) for electrical energy

17.6 Selection of types of generation and generating equipment

17.7 Selection of the number and size of units

17.8 Factors affecting economics of generation and distribution of power

17.9 Planning for power generation in india (Source: kpmg India)

17.10 Power achievement, target v/s achieved

17.1 INTRODUCTION AND BASIC DEFINITIONS

The load required by the consumer does not remain constant with respect to time (hour, day or month), and it fluctuates according to his requirements. The problem of variable load is an important ...

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