MCD is typically calculated by analyzing load profiles over a set period (like a billing month). In electrical contexts, it is often the highest 15-minute or 30-minute average kW recorded during that period.
Suddenly, the gap between MCR and MCD shrinks. The equipment that once ran at 70% capacity (healthy) is now running at 98% capacity (dangerous). mcr to mcd
Think of MCD as the "Actual Traffic" on the road. MCD is typically calculated by analyzing load profiles