Loss factor for yearly load variation

The loss factor is the ratio between the average power losses (energy losses) and the losses during peak load in a period of 365.25 days.

For more information, refer to the loss factor $\mu$.

Symbol

$\mu_y$

Unit

p.u.

Formulae

$k_{LF} LF_y+\left(1-k_{LF}\right) {LF_y}^2$

Related

$k_{LF}$

Load loss constant coefficient [p.u.]

$LF_y$

Yearly load factor [p.u.]

$\mu$

Loss factor [p.u.]

$\mu_w$

Loss factor for weekly load variation [p.u.]

Used in

$T_{4\mu}$

Thermal resistance to ambient [K.m/W]