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PPE Lecture 02
PPE Lecture 02
The ideal load curve is flat, but practically it is far from flat. For a flat load curve, the
load factor will be higher. Higher load factor means the more uniform load pattern with
fewer variations in load.
Load Duration Curve
The load duration curve is defined as the curve between the load and time in which the ordinates
representing the load, plotted in the order of decreasing magnitude, i.e., with the greatest load at the left,
lesser loads towards the rights and the lowest loads at the time extreme right. The load duration curve is
shown in the figure below.
This curve represents the same data as that of the load curve. The load duration curve is constructed by selecting the
maximum peak points and connecting them by a curve.The load duration curve plotting for 24 hours of a day is called
the daily load duration curve. Similarly, the load duration curve plotted for a year is called the annual load curve.
Terms and Definition:
Irrigation load: This type of load is the electric power needed for pumps driven by motors to supply water to
fields. Generally this type of load is supplied for 12 hours during night.
Traction load: This type of load includes tram cars, trolley buses, railways etc. This class of load has wide variation.
During the morning hour, it reaches peak value because people have to go to their work place. After morning
hours, the load starts decreasing and again rises during evening since the people start coming to their home.