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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Penstock

Energy; Hydroelectric

The pipe used to direct water flow towards turbine and into powerhouse.

draft tube

Energy; Hydroelectric

A straight or curved channel or tube that direct water from turbine to water downstream.

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.

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 continues in only one direction.

DC

Energy; Hydroelectric

Acrynym that stands for direct current, 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 high voltage, wires, lines, transformers, and switches. Transmission grid also connects private ...