Power plant having maximum demand more than the installed rated capacity will have utilization factor?
Correct answer: C. more than unity
- A. equal to unity
- B. less than unity
- C. more than unity
- D. none of the above
Explanation
Utilization factor is the ratio of maximum demand to the plant's rated capacity. If maximum demand exceeds the installed capacity, this ratio is mathematically greater than unity, although it indicates overloading in practical operation.
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