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A dam is built, normally across a river but sometimes across a lake or even the sea, in a suitable place. Anyway, once the dam is built, water cannot pass through so it builds up on one side - so that you have a dam with a high water level on one side and no water on the other. There are passages built into the bottom of the dam which contain turbines, and once the water level reaches a sufficient height these passages are opened and water can pass through from the 'high level' side to the 'no water' side (obviously). As the water goes through the passages it spins the turbines which in turn spin electrical generators, creating electricity.
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How is cruachan hydroelectric power station different to a normal hydroelectric power station?
Cruachan Power Station is a storage hydro-electric power station whereas a Normal Hydroelectric power station is produced and then used, no storage needed.
Why the hydro electric power station have high transmission distribution cost?
to help pay for line maintenance, employees, and cost of fuel.
What machines are used for hydroelectricity?
The primary machine used in hydro-electric power generation is the turbine. It's a main fixture of hydro dams.
Why are dams built as part of large hydro power plants?
To gain a constant source of water.
Largest Hydroelectric Power Plant in India?
i think, Nathpa Jhakri power plant on satlej river in HP,India having capacity of 1530 MW is largest hydro plant in india....the largest hydro electric power project in India (under progress) is SUBANSIRI HYDRO ELECTRIC PROJECT- 2000MW - ASSAM. SOMA ENTERPRISE LTD is doing this project under NHPC.KoynaMaharashtra MahaGenco 18 X 106.67 1,920MW
What is a hydro - electric power station?
It's a pwr plant generating pwr from water force:)
Which is first hydro electric power station in Tamil nadu?
Paigara
How does a hydro-electric power station transform energy?
for me it is I love mahir
Name and the situation of a hydro-electric power station in Scotland?
Loch Sloy.
Is Guyana a hyddroelectricity country and why?
Guyana cannot be considered a hydro electric country - it has several small hydro plants scattered throughout the country; but the major power station is still fuel based. A major hydro electric power station is planned with neighboring Suriname.
What day did Benmore Hydro-Electric Power Station open?
26th January 1962
How much would a hydro-electric power station cost?
165 million dollars
Where was the first hydro electric plant built?
Nikola Tesla and George Westinghouse built the first hydro-electric power plant in 1895 in Niagara Falls and started the electrification of the world.
How is cruachan hydroelectric power station different to a normal hydroelectric power station?
Cruachan Power Station is a storage hydro-electric power station whereas a Normal Hydroelectric power station is produced and then used, no storage needed.
Which hydro power plant in karnataka is named as mahatma Gandhi?
There are three hydro power plants in jog falls-KARNATAKA1.Sharavathy (Hydro power) Generating station-1035MW.2.Mahatma Gandhi Hydro Electric station-139.20 MW3. Ambuthirtha Power private limited- (MGHE Tail race project) - 22 MW
What is the name of Pakistan's biggest hydel power station?
be specific: hydro-electric or tidal wave. Hydel power means nothings
IS hydro electric power used in dams?
Dams can be used to produce hydro electric power
