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Firstly, the topographer makes a detailed study of the topography on the local, in which the hydroelectric power plant will be built. Then on an appropriate place the terrain is lowered to form the waterfall which will move the turbines that will generate electricity. The river is blocked to form a huge dam and it has a channel to make the water fall from the top of the dam. Many stages to be followed until the turbines begin to generate electricity.
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Why do hydroelectric power stations have to be built in hilly areas?
I don't know about hilly areas (many stations are next to dams), but they have to be built where the water flows through the turbines by gravity (i.e., does not have to be pumped).
Which parts of the UK are best for building hydroelectric power stations?
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Why were power stations built?
To produce electricity
How is hydroelectric energy be used in homes and businesses?
Whether the electricity is generated by conventional power stations, or hydroelectric power generation, the electricity used in homes and businesses will still be the same, and used the same.
What was the Shannon Scheme 1927?
I believe it is a hydroelectric power station built on the Shannon River in 1927.
Why are there few hydroelectric power stations in UK?
because the conditions for a hydroelectric power stations in the uk aren't right so only a few can be built.
How many hydroelectric power stations are there in Britain?
There are hundreds of hydroelectric power stations in England.
Why is the control gate built near the dam in hydroelectric power stations?
for the passage of flood discharge
Why do hydroelectric power stations have to be built in hilly areas?
I don't know about hilly areas (many stations are next to dams), but they have to be built where the water flows through the turbines by gravity (i.e., does not have to be pumped).
What is hydroelectric power stations?
A power station that harnesses power from running water.
Why cant hydroelectric power stations be built on flat area's?
They are built on flat land because the dams in the power station cannot be tilted.This is because the dam would be tilted and wouldn't be secure to build.
Is it a better option to produce electricity as compared to hydroelectric power stations?
Hydroelectric power stations certainly have their advantages and disadvantages, as do all forms of electrical generation. Probably the best solution is to use a combination of different means of producing electricity, with hydroelectric stations as part of the mix.
What is Hydroelectric power?
Moving water can be used to generate electricity in hydroelectric power stations.
Why were many dams built in Oklahoma?
hydroelectric power.
Can traditional power stations be switched on and off at will?
No, they can't, they have to be powered up and down over several hours - especially nuclear power stations. This is why hydroelectric power stations are so useful to deal with surges in power demand, they can go from zero to full in seconds - Dinorwig Hydroelectric powerstation is the fastest, taking 12 seconds to go from 0 - 1,320 mw.
Which parts of the UK are best for building hydroelectric power stations?
i don't now so haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
How a hydroelectric plant works?
Hydroelectric power plants or H.E.P stations use a flowing river to turn a turbine which powers the genertator much like other power sources to create electricity. The water is then returned to the river. H.E.P stations can also be in a reservoir.
