Operation Factor Calculator

✖Working Time refers to the total duration for which a power plant is in working state.ⓘ Working Time [T]			+10% -10%
✖Total Time refers to the total duration for which a plant is operating.ⓘ Total Time [T_t]			+10% -10%

✖Operation Factor the ratio of the duration during which the plant is in actual service, to the total duration of the period of time considered.ⓘ Operation Factor [OF]

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Operation Factor

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`"OF" = "T"/"T"_{"t"}`

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`"0.6"="6h"/"10h"`

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Operation Factor Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Operation Factor = Working Time/Total Time
OF = T/T_t
This formula uses 3 Variables

Variables Used

Operation Factor - Operation Factor the ratio of the duration during which the plant is in actual service, to the total duration of the period of time considered.
Working Time - (Measured in Second) - Working Time refers to the total duration for which a power plant is in working state.
Total Time - (Measured in Second) - Total Time refers to the total duration for which a plant is operating.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Working Time: 6 Hour --> 21600 Second (Check conversion here)
Total Time: 10 Hour --> 36000 Second (Check conversion here)

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

OF = T/T_t --> 21600/36000

Evaluating ... ...

OF = 0.6

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

0.6 --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

0.6 <-- Operation Factor

(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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Operation Factor = Working Time/Total Time
OF = T/T_t

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How to Calculate Operation Factor?

Operation Factor calculator uses Operation Factor = Working Time/Total Time to calculate the Operation Factor, The Operation Factor formula is defined as the ratio of the duration during which the plant is in actual service, to the total duration of the period of time considered. Operation Factor is denoted by OF symbol.

How to calculate Operation Factor using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Operation Factor, enter Working Time (T) & Total Time (T_t) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Operation Factor calculation can be explained with given input values -> 0.6 = 21600/36000.

FAQ

What is Operation Factor?

The Operation Factor formula is defined as the ratio of the duration during which the plant is in actual service, to the total duration of the period of time considered and is represented as OF = T/T_t or Operation Factor = Working Time/Total Time. Working Time refers to the total duration for which a power plant is in working state & Total Time refers to the total duration for which a plant is operating.

How to calculate Operation Factor?

The Operation Factor formula is defined as the ratio of the duration during which the plant is in actual service, to the total duration of the period of time considered is calculated using Operation Factor = Working Time/Total Time. To calculate Operation Factor, you need Working Time (T) & Total Time (T_t). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Working Time & Total Time and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

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