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Depends upon the dam and how many and how big the turbines are. A small dam with a single generator would to well for a very small town. Hoover Dam can generate 4 billion kilowatt-hours a year - enough to serve 1.3 million people.
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How many houses can be powered by one hydro dam?
Depends upon the dam and how many and how big the turbines are. A small dam with a single generator would to well for a very small town. Hoover Dam can generate 4 billion kilowatt-hours a year - enough to serve 1.3 million people.
Do hydro dams kill?
Yes. If one were to go through the works of a Hydro Dam, they would be sliced and killed by the turbine if it was turning fast enough.
What is a hydro electric power dam?
A dam is a wall that holds back water on one side. Such a dam can be made to release this water though a pipe into which a propeller is fitted. As the water flows down the pipe, this spins the propeller, which in turn spins a dynamo that generates electricity. As the source of electricity is water power, the term used is "hydro electric power" - "hydro" refers to water.
What is a challenge of hydro-power?
One challenge for hydroelectric energy is the compromise of generating electricity while no one below the dam needs the water.
Are hydroelectricity plants in Alberta?
Yes there are several hydro plants in Alberta, the largest one being on the Brazeau River with around 350MW of power generation. Other hydro plants are for example; the Oldman River Dam, Bighorn Dam (on North Saskatchewan River), and spray lakes reservoir. There are numerous other small plants, even 3 plants on irrigation canals in southern Alberta. Yes there are several hydro plants in Alberta, the largest one being on the Brazeau River with around 350MW of power generation. Other hydro plants are for example; the Oldman River Dam, Bighorn Dam (on North Saskatchewan River), and spray lakes reservoir. There are numerous other small plants, even 3 plants on irrigation canals in southern Alberta.
What dams are constructed on river indus?
Only one main dam, Tarbela Dam. Other is for hydro-power generation only, called Ghazi-Barotha Dam. A barrage after Tarbela diverts some of the water towards this Dam and after generation of electricity the water is diverted back to indus. Indus have many barrages. Jinnah barrage, Chashma barrage, Taunsa barrage, Guddu barrage, Shukkur barrage and Kotri barrage. Dam under construction: Diamer-Bhasha Dam Future Dam: Kala Bagh Dam
What are the benefits o hydroelectric dams?
One of the advantages of a hydro powered dam is that the energy it produces is considered renewable. This means that power can constantly be created because the fuel source will never run out. Another advantage is that they can be built wherever there is a large body of water.
What is the population of Hydro One?
The population of Hydro One is 5,717.
When was Hydro One created?
Hydro One was created in 1999.
What is Hydro One's population?
Hydro One's population is 2,010.
Is dams built on rivers to produce electricity?
Because you need running water to spin the turbines to create electricity in a hydro plant.
What is the annual consumption of water to produce electricity in Pakistan?
Water in a hydro-electric generation system isn't 'consumed' - it's 'cycled' Water is stored in a lake or reservoir uphill from the dam. Water is released through the dam to turbines, which generate power for distribution to the electrical system. The water collects in a lake downstream from the dam. Using off-peak electricity, the water is then returned to the uphill lake with electrically-powered pumps to start the cycle all over again. No water is lost during the process - it's simply moved from one place to another - then back again.
