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Nnaemeka Emodi 11/24/2017
Hello Everyone,
Is it possible to specify the Peak Load Shape by the particular region that I am working on? The data I have is a 24-hour system load profile and will like to know how to use it in the LEAP model.
My Regards
Taylor Binnington 11/30/2017
Hi Nnaemeka
Yes, this is possible. Establishing a load curve for your electrical systems is a three-step process:
- Set up appropriate Time Slices for your model.
- Create a Yearly Shape using your load data, taking care to select the appropriate type of yearly shape (either % of energy or % of peak).
- Assign the new Yearly Shape as a load profile for your electric generation module.
Normally in LEAP, you would set up your time slices so that they are representative of different time periods - for example, you might establish 12 time slices each of which represent the average load from each of 12 months. You'll need to make these choices in Step 1, above. Do you have load data for 24 hours of each day in the year (i.e. 8760 data points), or load data for 24 "representative" hours (i.e. 24 data points)?
Best,
Taylor
Nnaemeka Emodi 11/30/2017
Thank you Taylor and your reply was really helpful. I have half-hourly datasets but will add each half-hour to make it hourly data for the whole year, then apply what you suggested.
My Regards
Nnaemeka Emodi