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What is the function of a pump storage scheme?

(a) Improve power factor

(b) Improve mass factor

(c) Improve plant capacity factor

(d) Improve volume factor

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Origin of the question is Water Hammer in Pipes topic in section Flow Through Pipes of Fluid Mechanics

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The correct choice is (c) Improve plant capacity factor

Explanation: In a hydroelectric power plant, the main function of pump storage scheme is to make more water available during any deficiency. It strengthens the economic factor of the hydroelectric power plant.

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