The diversity factor recognizes that the whole load does not equal the sum of its parts due to this time interdependence ( i . e . diverseness ).
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Because of the diversity factor, you won't find that ( to radically simplify things ) the generator has a 100 amp circuit breaker and there are five loads with 20 amp circuit breakers.
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We step through the top nominees, the surprises, the overlooked, the diversity factor ( both Denzel Washington and Michael Clarke Duncan are expected nominees ) and other aspects . ( StMurray, Atlanta Journal-Constitution ) . 25.
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"' Diversity factor "'( or simultaneity factor k _ \ text { s } ) is a measure of the probability that a particular piece of equipment will turn on coincidentally to another piece of equipment.
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If the energy balance we do for this facility comes out within reason, but the demand balance shows far too many kW for the peak load, then we can use the diversity factor to bring the kW into line with the facility's true peak load.
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:: : And occasionally a pipeline runs above the frost line ( crossing a bridge, for example ), but in that case, the diversity factor helps ensure that water is always flowing in the pipeline, even if it's hard to believe that people are flushing their toilets that late in the cold night .-- Atlant 22 : 39, 28 March 2007 ( UTC)
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The ( unofficial ) term diversity, as distinguished from diversity factor refers to the percent of time available that a machine, piece of equipment, or facility has its maximum or nominal load or demand ( a 70 % diversity means that the device in question operates at its nominal or maximum load level 70 % of the time that it is connected and turned on ).
