Question

advantages and disadvantages of pumped storage reservoir

Answer 1

advantages of pumped storage power reservoir

1.  the complementary nature of the pumped storage to the thermal power plant and the possibilities of using storage sites which would not be economical for hydro power alone , have made pumped storage schemes attractive to power uitilities

2.no flowing water supply is required

3.more economical than conventional plants

4.cost required to pump back is cheaper

5.the average plant availability will be of the order of about 95 per cent

disadvantages

1.these plants suffers from economical disadvantage as they require a dual conversion of energy is requried

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