Generator Pump Load

Units:	MW
Mode:	Input/Output
Multi-band:	False
Default Value:	0
Validation Rule:	≥0
Key Property:	No
Description:	Load drawn by a unit in pumping mode
Detail:

Generator Pump Load applies to pumped storage generators and as an input property is the maximum megawatt load drawn per unit while in pump mode. As output Pump Load is the total station load from all units that are in pump mode. Along with Pump Efficiency and connection to a Head Storage this property designates a Generator as a pumped storage generator.

Example:

Property	Value	Units
Units	1	-
Max Capacity	250	MW
Pump Efficiency	70	%
Pump Load	240	MW

You can define a minimum load level while pumping using the property Min Pump Load.