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Which plants supply the peak load for the base power plants?(a) Mini hydel plants(b) Pump storage power plants(c) Low head plants(d) Run-off river power plantsI had been asked this question in class test.The query is from Classification of Hydro-Plant topic in section Hydro Electric Power Plant of Energy Engineering

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Correct CHOICE is (B) Pump storage power PLANTS

The best I can explain: Pumped storage plants supply the peak load for the base power plants and pump all or a PORTION of their own water supply. The PLANT contains a tail water pond and a head water pond connected by a penstock.



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