Generator Min Stable Factor

Units:	%
Mode:	Input Only
Multi-band:	True
Default Value:	0
Validation Rule:	≥0
Key Property:	No
Description:	Minimum stable generation level as a proportion of [Max Capacity]

Generator Min Stable Factor is the minimum stable generation level defined as a percentage of Max Capacity.

It is convenient to use this property instead of Min Stable Level when Max Capacity changes over time and Min Stable Level is always a set proportion of that value.

Table 1: Min Stable Factor Example
Property	Value	Units	Timeslice
Max Capacity	87	MW	M01
Max Capacity	87	MW	M02
Max Capacity	87	MW	M03
Max Capacity	87	MW	M04
Max Capacity	80	MW	M05
Max Capacity	80	MW	M06
Max Capacity	80	MW	M07
Max Capacity	80	MW	M08
Max Capacity	80	MW	M09
Max Capacity	87	MW	M10
Max Capacity	87	MW	M11
Max Capacity	87	MW	M12
Min Stable Factor	40	%

In this example Min Stable Level will always be 40% of Max Capacity.

Min Stable Factor can be defined as a multi-band property when used in conjunction with Generator Head Storage Efficiency Point to define a different minimum operating level depending on the amount of head available at a hydro generator.