Gross cycle power output, Net plant power output, parasitic load, export and import of electricity

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09 Jul 2014 01:38 #2412 by williampaulbell

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Hello Paul

Could you verify that my understanding of the following concepts is correct when applied to electricity exported and electricity imported that is used to meet parasitic load for a LFR please?

The reason for splitting the electricity into export and import is that the amount paid for exported electricity differs from that paid for imported electricity that is used to meet parasitic load.

1. Does the "Gross cycle power output" give the total amount of electrical power produced by the LFR's generator for export to the grid?
2. Does "Gross cycle power output" less "Net plant power output" give the total parasitic load that is the amount imported from the grid?

Regards

William Bell

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Paul Gilman

09 Jul 2014 17:13 #2413 by Paul Gilman

Replied by Paul Gilman on topic Gross cycle power output, Net plant power output, parasitic load, export and import of electricity

Dear William,

Yes. The difference between "gross" and "net" output is the system's parasitic consumption, and is a reasonable way to estimate the energy imported from the grid by the system.

Best regards,
Paul.

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