Electrotechnical and Computer Engineering
Vol. 41 No. 02 (2026): Proceedings of the Faculty of Technical Sciences
PSPP: SHORT CIRCUIT CALCULATION – EUROPEAN PRACTICE AND APPLICATION
Abstract
Preparation of the connection of a pumped storage power plant (PSPP) to the power system, while respecting European practices and standards, is the main topic of this paper. For this purpose, the values of short-circuit current and voltage distribution were analyzed for various PSPP operating modes. Based on the results obtained, adequate protective and switching equipment was selected, along with an accompanying discussion.
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