Hydroelectric

Hydroelectric

Hydroelectricity is the term referring to electricity generated by hydropower; the production of electrical power through the use of the gravitational force of falling or flowing water.

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Penstock

Energy; Hydroelectric

The pipe used to direct water flow towards turbine and into powerhouse.

When air bubbles pass through turbine, damage can be done to the blades, resulting in capacity and efficiency loss. Cavitation describes the vibrations or noise heard as the air bubbles flow through ...

Alternating current

Energy; Hydroelectric

Also known as AC, this electric current changes direction multiple times within a second.

Direct current

Energy; Hydroelectric

Also known as DC, this electric current continues in only one direction.

DC

Energy; Hydroelectric

Acrynym that stands for direct current, this electric current continuous in one direction

Transmission grid

Energy; Hydroelectric

System of transferring electrical power from generator to distribution system through a series of high voltage, wires, lines, transformers, and switches. Transmission grid also connects private ...