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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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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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