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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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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 ...
pelton wheel
Energy; Hydroelectric
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.
spillway
Energy; Hydroelectric
Structure used to prevent flooding or an overflow by discharging excess water from a reservoir.
conduit
Energy; Hydroelectric
Any type of pipe, channel, tunnel, canal, or something of similar structure that is used to transfer water.
ramping rate
Energy; Hydroelectric
Measure the rate of change in output or discharge from a dam or powerplant.