Question

Define (i) Load factor and (ii) Diversity factor

Answer 1

Load Factor
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In elecrical engineering load factor is defined as the average load divided by the peak load in a specified time period. It is a measure of utilization rate, or efficiency of electrical energy usage.


Diversity Factor
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Diversity Factor is measure of the probability that a particular piece of equipment will turn on concidentally to another piece of equipment.

Answer 2

In the context of electricity,the diversity factor (or simultaneity factor. ) is the ratio of the sum of the individual non-coincident maximum loads of various subdivisions of the system to the maximum demand of the complete system. The diversity factor is always greater than 1.