Discussion
Utility demands and diversity factors in a processing plant.
| Utility | Connected load | Diversity factor | Design load |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam | 6.6 t/h | 0.75 | 4.95 t/h |
| Electricity | 820 kW | 0.65 | 533 kW |
| Compressed air | 42 m\(^3\)/min | 0.55 | 23 m\(^3\)/min |
| Refrigeration | 310 kW | 0.85 | 264 kW |
Which utility has the most intermittent pattern of demand?
Answer: D
Correct answer: Compressed air
The lowest diversity factor marks the most intermittent demand, and compressed air has it at 0.55 - its consumers are cylinders and valves that operate in short bursts and rarely together. Refrigeration, at 0.85, is nearly continuous, as a cold store must be.
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