Electrical Engineering MCQ on Power Generation
The base load power station supplies load for a day:
- 5 hours
- 12 hours
- 18 hours
- 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