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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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Hydroelectric

draft tube

Energy; Hydroelectric

A straight or curved channel or tube that direct water from turbine to water downstream.

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 continuous in one direction.

transmission grid

Energy; Hydroelectric

System of transferring electrical power from generator to distribution system through a series of electrical elements, such as transformers, wires, or power lines. Transmission grid also connects ...

flow

Energy; Hydroelectric

Measures water that is discharged and passes a certain point within a specified amount of time, usually measured in cubic feet or meters per second.

tailrace

Energy; Hydroelectric

The pipelines or channels that transport used water from dam downstream to re-enter river.

fish ladders

Energy; Hydroelectric

Ascending pools of water arranged in a series, designed to allow and enable fish (particularly salmon) to swim upstream, around dam.

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