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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Alkaline fuel cell

Energy; Hydroelectric

This is a type of fuel cell which uses a potassium hydroxide electrolyte to assist the reaction of hydrogen and oxygen to form water, heat and electricity.

APU

Energy; Hydroelectric

Auxiliary Power Unit

sluiceway

Energy; Hydroelectric

An apparatus used to catch ice or trash from river before it reaches turbine to prevent damage or destruction.

generating capacity

Energy; Hydroelectric

the maximum capacity a power plant or generator can produce under certain conditions at a given time

average annual energy

Energy; Hydroelectric

Total amount of energy produced annually; commonly expressed in gigawatt-hours (GWh)

cavitation

Energy; Hydroelectric

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