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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generating capacity

Energy; Hydroelectric

the maximum capacity a power plant or generator can produce under certain conditions at a given time

Sluiceway

Energy; Hydroelectric

An apparatus used to catch ice or trash from flowing body of water before it reaches turbine to prevent damage or destruction.

Alkaline fuel cell

Energy; Hydroelectric

This is a type of fuel cell which uses a potassium hydroxide electrolyte to assist the reaction of hydrogen and oxygen to form water, heat and electricity.

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 ...

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.