An Introduction to Pumped Storage Hydroelectric Power Plant Projects

This publication provides introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, mechanical engineers and electrical engineers and other professional engineers, construction managers and electric power system operators interested in pump storage hydroelectric power plants and their integration into regional electric power systems. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF OFF-STREAM PUMPED-STORAGE PROJECTS, 3. OVERALL STUDY PROCEDURE, 4. SEQUENTIAL ROUTING STUDIES, 5. ECONOMIC ANALYSIS, 6. ANALYSIS OF PUMP-BACK PROJECTS, 7. SOCIAL PROBLEMS.