Coincidence Factor Formula

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Coincidence Factor defined in this study as the fractions of the connected (or rated) load (based on actual lighting Watts, motor nameplate horsepower and efficiency. Check FAQs
CIF=1Diversity Factor
CIF - Coincidence Factor?Diversity Factor - Diversity Factor?

Coincidence Factor Example

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Here is how the Coincidence Factor equation looks like.

0.7092Edit=11.41Edit
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Coincidence Factor Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Coincidence Factor?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
CIF=1Diversity Factor
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
CIF=11.41
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
CIF=11.41
Next Step Evaluate
CIF=0.709219858156028
LAST Step Rounding Answer
CIF=0.7092

Coincidence Factor Formula Elements

Variables
Coincidence Factor
Coincidence Factor defined in this study as the fractions of the connected (or rated) load (based on actual lighting Watts, motor nameplate horsepower and efficiency.
Symbol: CIF
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Diversity Factor
Diversity Factor is defined as the ratio of the sum of the maximum demands of the various part of a system to the coincident maximum demand of the whole system.
Symbol: Diversity Factor
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 1.

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How to Evaluate Coincidence Factor?

Coincidence Factor evaluator uses Coincidence Factor = 1/Diversity Factor to evaluate the Coincidence Factor, Coincidence factor is the peak of a system divided by the sum of peak loads of its individual components. It tells how likely the individual components are peaking at the same time. The highest possible coincidence factor is 1, when all of the individual components are peaking at the same time. Coincidence Factor is denoted by CIF symbol.

How to evaluate Coincidence Factor using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Coincidence Factor, enter Diversity Factor (Diversity Factor) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Coincidence Factor

What is the formula to find Coincidence Factor?
The formula of Coincidence Factor is expressed as Coincidence Factor = 1/Diversity Factor. Here is an example- 0.70922 = 1/1.41.
How to calculate Coincidence Factor?
With Diversity Factor (Diversity Factor) we can find Coincidence Factor using the formula - Coincidence Factor = 1/Diversity Factor.
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