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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fish screen

Energy; Hydroelectric

Screen placed across turbine intake of a dam to prevent fish from entering the hydropower plant.

Altered version of traditional turbine, a pelton wheel uses a scoop-shaped bucket model attached to a hub to increase efficiency. The momentum of the water pushes water into the cups, resulting in ...

load

Energy; Hydroelectric

The amount of electricity needed to satisfy the demands of customers within a specified period of time.

ramping

Energy; Hydroelectric

The process of change in discharge or output from a dam or powerplant

reaction turbine

Energy; Hydroelectric

Type of turbine that uses a combination of pressure and running water to produce power. The runner of a reaction turbine is placed in the water in a particular way to specifically allow water to ...