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This tab of the Load Options dialog contains settings for allowing the load to be included as an OPF Control. The load(s) can then be dispatched in the OPF algorithm according to the assigned costs.
Benefit Model
Benefit Model
If this field is set to none, the load will not be dispatchable in the OPF solution. If the option is set to Piecewise Linear, the load is dispatchable during the OPF, according to the following fields.
Min. and Max. MW Output
Minimum and maximum load MW demand for OPF dispatch.
Available for AGC
If checked, the load will be available for redispatch during the OPF routine.
Fixed Benefit
Value of the load benefit at minimum demand.
Piece-wise Linear Benefit Curve
This table allows you to specify pairs of MW demand levels and corresponding load benefit values, which in turn define the starting points and slopes of the piece-wise linear benefit curve segments. To insert a new point on the cost curve, right-click on the table and choose Insert New Point from the resulting local menu. To delete an existing point from the cost curve, right-click on the table and choose Delete Point from the resulting local menu. To edit an existing point in the table, simply enter your changes to the appropriate cells.
OPF Reserve Bids
This tab is only available with the OPF Reserves add-on. Detailed information about this tab can be found in the Generator and Load OPF Reserves Bids topic.