Abstract
HYDRO- ELECTRIC POWER PLANT
Ashfaq J.*, Faizan S., Faiyaz H., Munqeez M., Adil K.
ABSTRACT
? Hydroelectric power (hydropower) systems convert the kinetic energy in flowing water into electric energy. ? Falling or flowing water turns a propeller like piece called a turbine. ? The turbine turns a metal shaft in an electric generator which produces electrictiy. ? The first hydropower was set up in 1897 at Darjeeling of 200KW capacity ? the first major hydro-electric power plant was commissioned in 1902 of 4.5 MW capacity of sivasamudram scheme in mysore. ? The amount of electricity that can be generated by a hydropower plant depends on two factors. ? flow rate - the quantity of water flowing in a given time; and ? head - the height from which the water falls. ? The greater the flow and head, the more electricity produced. Flow Rate = the quantity of water flowing Head = the height from which water falls
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