The base load power station supplies load for a day for how many hours

Electrical Engineering MCQ on Power Generation

The base load power station supplies load for a day:

  1. 5 hours
  2. 12 hours
  3. 18 hours
  4. 24 hours

Correct answer: 4. 24 hours

Explanation: Based load is defined as the unvarying load which occurs almost the whole day on the station. The base load is the one that has to be supplied by the station at all times of day and night i.e. throughout 24 hours.

Also see difference between base load and peak load power plants

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