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Originally Posted by thingstodo
I realize that this is simplified for explanation - but - you would actually use a PUMP to pump the water and TURBINE to generate the power. The pump would only move high pressure water under the piston, and the turbine would be used to generate power from the water moving out from under the piston.
I see a problem with maintaining those seals? There does not appear to be access to them.
I'm sure the design has progressed from there!
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Modern pumped hydro uses reversible turbines. No separate pumping system is used.
https://voith.com/corp-en/11_06_Bros...ge_einzeln.pdf