tibbie said:
if a generator is generating 20MW and only 5MW is used where does the other 15MW goes?
Dear friend,
Generation depends upon the load .So it is rated in KVA and not in KW.If the load on the system increases during peak hours,what is happening in generating stations? Say some hydel stations ,having generating capacity several MVA,they generate MVA only depending upon the load requirement.That means during peak time more water (or fuel in other cases) is supplied to the prime mover and hence more MW is generated.If u use only 5 MW ,it means only 5 MW is generated by the machine and not 20 MW(20 mw is the maximum loaded capacity of the machine) okay…….
with regards
G S DAS,ELECTRICAL ENGINEER