Generator Heat Load

Units:GJ (Metric), MMBtu (U.S. Imperial)
Mode:Input Only
Multi-band:False
Default Value:0
Validation Rule:Any Value
Key Property:No
Description:Waste heat that must be extracted for exogenous loads (CCGT)

Generator Heat Load is the waste heat that must be extracted for exogenous loads (CCGT). In CHP units, Heat Load is the heat requirement from the CHP unit and the (optional) auxiliary boiler:

CHP Heat Production + Boiler Heat ProductionHeat Load

Note that Heat Load is automatically de-rated by the Generator Forced Outage Rate and Maintenance Rate in LT Plan.