Hydro Power

INTRODUCTION:

1. Hydroelectric power (hydropower) systems convert the kinetic energy in flowing water into electric energy.

2. Falling or flowing water turns a propeller like piece called a turbine.

3.The turbine turns a metal shaft in an electric generator which produces electricity.

1. How a Hydroelectric Power System Works? 


2. Flowing water is directed at a turbine. 


3. The flowing water causes the turbine to rotate, converting the water’s kinetic energy into mechanical energy.


4.  The mechanical energy produced by the turbine is converted into electric energy using a turbine generator. Inside the generator, the shaft of the turbine spins a magnet inside coils of copper wire.


5. It is a fact of nature that moving a magnet near a conductor causes an electric current.

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2. Advantages


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4. 1.No fuel required


5. 2.No air pollution


6. 3.Can easily work during high peak daily load


7. 4.Prevents floods


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9. Disadvantages


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    1.Disrupts the aquatic ecosystems


11. 2.Disruption of surrounding areas


12. 3. Requires large areas


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    4.Large scale human displacement