The ratio of the area under the load curve to the total area under the rectangle in which it is contained gives the value of ________.

Important terms related to power generation

1.) Load factor: The ratio of the area under the load curve to the total area of the rectangle in which it is contained gives the load factor;

2.) Diversity factor: It is the ratio of the sum of individual maximum demand to the maximum demand of the whole power system. It is always greater than one.

3.) Utilization factor: It is the ratio of maximum load to rated plant capacity.

4.) Average demand: The ratio of the area under the curve to the number of hours represents the average load.

5.) Plant capacity factor: It is the ratio of the average annual load to the plant-rated capacity.

6.) Demand factor: It is the ratio of maximum demand to connected load.