Jocassee pumped storage projectߞStartup testing and operating experience

The intent of this paper is to offer useful information to those who are designing or are about to begin operation of pumped storage installations for the first time. It describes Duke Power Company´s design, checkout, and precomraercial operation techniques and experiences with Jocassee Pumped-Storage Station (Units 1 & 2 of an eventual 4 Unit Station). Particular emphasis is made on two methods of pump starts, Semi-synchronous and Reduced Voltage, including the control and monitoring equipment involved.