GATE EE 2017 Set 2 — Question 53

NAT+2 / -0MediumLoad Frequency ControlEconomic Operation & CompensationPower Systems

Power Systems → Economic Operation & Compensation → Load Frequency Control

Last updated 5 September 2026

Question

Two generating units rated 300 MW and 400 MW have governor speed regulation of 6% and 4% respectively from no load to full load. Both the generating units are operating in parallel to share a load of 600 MW. Assuming free governor action, the load shared by the larger unit is_______MW.

P_1 = 300 \text{ MW}

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P_1 = 300 \text{ MW}

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