Section 46(4) in Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (Terms and Conditions for Determination of Tariff) Regulations, 2009
(4)Gross Station Heat Rate - For new Generating stations,(a)Coal and lignite based thermal power generating stations= 1.065 X Design Heat Rate (kCal/kWh)Where the Design Heat Rate of a unit means the unit heat rate guaranteed by the supplier at conditions of 100% MCR, zero percent make up, design coal and design cooling water temperature/back pressure.Provided that the Design Heat Rate shall not exceed the limit as specified under Regulation 26(ii)(B)(a) of CERC (Terms and Conditions of Tariff) Regulations, 2009 including amendments thereof shall be applicable.(Appendix-2)(b)Gas-based / Liquid-based thermal generating unit(s)= 1.05 X Design Heat Rate of the unit for Natural Gas and RLNG (kCal/kWh)= 1.071 X Design Heat Rate of the unit for Liquid Fuel (kCal/kWh)Where the Design Heat Rate of a unit shall mean the guaranteed heat rate for a unit at 100% MCR and at site ambient conditions; and the Design Heat Rate of a unit shall mean the guaranteed heat rate for a unit at 100% MCR, site ambient conditions, zero percent make up, design cooling water temperature/back pressure.
