The correct formula for Reserve Capacity in Power Plants – Power Generation MCQ#53

The correct formula for Reserve Capacity in Power Plants:

1. Reserve capacity = Max demand – Plant Capacity
2. Reserve capacity = Max demand + Plant Capacity
3. Reserve capacity = Plant capacity – Max demand
4. Reserve capacity = Max demand – Average demand

Correct answer: 3. Reserve capacity = Plant capacity – Max demand

Reserve capacity is mathematically defined the different of plant capacity and maximum demand