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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ramping rate

Energy; Hydroelectric

Measure the rate of change in output or discharge from a dam or powerplant.

conduit

Energy; Hydroelectric

Any type of pipe, channel, tunnel, canal, or something of similar structure that is used to transfer water.

Flume

Energy; Hydroelectric

A channel, chute, or something of similar structure used to transport water or provide water power; sometimes lined.

Diversion

Energy; Hydroelectric

Also known as run-of-the-river, this facility directs water flow to the penstock, using the momentum of a naturally moving river to activate the generator for hydroelectricity.

Availability

Energy; Hydroelectric

Unit of measurement; measures the amount of time a power generating facility is able to supply power for. Typically calculated as a percentage based on capability compared to the total number of ...

Turbidity

Energy; Hydroelectric

Muddy, cloudy, or unclear water due to suspended sediments.

Out of the three main types of hydroelectric power plants, impoundment is the most common. This facility utilises a dam to systematically store and release water to provide enough power to activate ...