Compare base load plant with peak load plant.
|
Sr.No. |
Points |
Base load plant |
Peak load plant |
| 1 |
Definition |
The power plant which supplies base load of load curve is known as base load plant |
The power plant which supplies peak load of load curve is known as peak load plant |
| 2 |
Generating capacity |
High |
Low |
| 3 |
Firm capacity |
High |
Low |
| 4 |
Working Hours |
24 hours |
Only during peak load hours |
| 5 |
Cost of generation/ unit |
Generally low cost of generation per unit are selected as base load plant |
Generally high cost of generation per unit are selected as peak load plant |
| 6 |
Starting time |
Both quick & more starting time power plant can be selected as a base load plant |
Quick starting time power plant are selected as a peak load plant |
| 7 |
Load factor |
High |
Low |
| 8 |
Capacity Factor |
High |
Low |
| 9 |
Plant use factor |
High |
Low |
| 10 |
Examples |
Large capacity hydro, thermal, nuclear power station |
Small capacity storage hydro, pumped storage hydro, gas, diesel power station. |