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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turbidity

Energy; Hydroelectric

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

stratification

Energy; Hydroelectric

The division of water into two (or more) layers; this process might occur because of several reason, one being the result of a dam storing what would normally be flowing water. As the water is ...

Active area

Energy; Hydroelectric

The active area of a fuel cell membrane is the amount which is able to be supplied with hydrogen and to produce electricity.

Average annual energy

Energy; Hydroelectric

Average annual energy is the total amount of energy generated in a year.

When air bubbles pass through turbine, damage can be done to the blades, resulting in capacity and efficiency loss. Cavitation describes the vibrations or noise heard as the air bubbles flow through ...