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    Hydroelectric power systems convert the kinetic energy of flowing water into electrical energy. Water flows through turbines, causing them to rotate and generate mechanical energy. This mechanical energy is then converted into electrical energy using turbine generators. The amount of electricity generated depends on the flow rate of water and the head, or height, from which it falls - greater flow and head produce more electricity.

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    Renewable Energy Source

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    Hydroelectric power systems convert the kinetic energy of flowing water into electrical energy. Water flows through turbines, causing them to rotate and generate mechanical energy. This mechanical energy is then converted into electrical energy using turbine generators. The amount of electricity generated depends on the flow rate of water and the head, or height, from which it falls - greater flow and head produce more electricity.

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    Hydroelectric power systems convert the kinetic energy of flowing water into electrical energy. Water flows through turbines, causing them to rotate and generate mechanical energy. This mechanical energy is then converted into electrical energy using turbine generators. The amount of electricity generated depends on the flow rate of water and the head, or height, from which it falls - greater flow and head produce more electricity.

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    Renewable Energy Source

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    Hydroelectric power systems convert the kinetic energy of flowing water into electrical energy. Water flows through turbines, causing them to rotate and generate mechanical energy. This mechanical energy is then converted into electrical energy using turbine generators. The amount of electricity generated depends on the flow rate of water and the head, or height, from which it falls - greater flow and head produce more electricity.

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    Introduction

    • Hydroelectric power (often called hydropower) is considered a


    renewable energy source. A renewable energy source is one that
    is not depleted (used up) in the production of energy. Through
    hydropower, the energy in falling water is converted into
    electricity without “using up” the water.
    • Hydropower energy is ultimately derived from the sun, which
    drives the water cycle. In the water cycle, rivers are recharged in a
    continuous cycle. Because of the force of gravity, water flows
    from high points to low points. There is kinetic energy embodied
    in the flow of water.
    Cont’d

    Hydroelectric power (hydropower) systems convert the kinetic


    energy in flowing water into electric energy.
    Cont’d
    • How a Hydroelectric Power System Works - Part 1

    Flowing water is directed at a


    turbine (remember turbines are
    just advanced waterwheels).
    The flowing water causes the
    turbine to rotate, converting
    the water’s kinetic energy into
    mechanical energy.
    Cont’d
    • How a Hydroelectric Power System Works – Part 2

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

    How much electricity can be generated by a hydroelectric power


    plant?

    The amount of electricity that can be generated by a


    hydropower plant depends on two factors:

    • flow rate - the quantity of water flowing in a given time; and


    • head - the height from which the water falls.

    The greater the flow and head, the more electricity produced.
    Cont’d
    • Flow Rate = the quantity of water flowing

    When more water flows through a turbine, more electricity


    can be produced. The flow rate depends on the size of the
    river and the amount of water flowing in it. Power
    production is considered to be directly proportional to
    river flow. That is, twice as much water flowing will
    produce twice as much electricity.
    Cont’d
    • Head = the height from which water falls

    The farther the water falls, the more power it has.


    The higher the dam, the farther the water falls,
    producing more hydroelectric power.
    Power production is also directly proportional to
    head. That is, water falling twice as far will produce
    twice as much electricity.
    Cont’d
    It is important to note that
    when determining head,
    hydrologists take into account
    the pressure behind the water.
    Water behind the dam puts
    pressure on the falling water.

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