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What is hydroelectrity?
When water (Hydro) falls down through the turbine blades of an electricity generator, the blades are made to spin. The blades are connected to a shaft, which is connected at the upper end to the armature of a large generator, which produces electricity. Most, if not all, hydroelectricity is produced in tall dams on rivers. Examples include Hoover Dam in Nevada, and Grand Coulee Dam in Washington. The electricity produced in dams is no different from electricity produced in other ways.
What is the city most reliant on a hydroelectric dam?
"The state of Washington leads the nation in hydroelectricity... About 87 percent of the electricity made in Washington state is produced by hydroelectric facilities" http://www.energyquest.ca.gov/story/chapter12.html
How long does it take for a hydro electric dam to pay for itself?
It all depends on how big the dam was, how much it cost, and how much electricity it produced. Or, in the case of Hoover Dam, the profits of tourism. It can take up to 5 years, but it typically will take around 2-3.
What percentage of US power is Hoover Dam?
The Hoover Dam generates 4.2 billion kW/h of electricity each year. The United States produced about 4.151 trillion kW/h of electricity in 2010. This means the Hoover Dam produced about .101% of the total US power.
How much electricity does khanpur dam produces?
9
How is electricity produced from falling?
Water behind a dam falls down through giant turbines which are connected to great generators, which make electricity because they are turning.
How much electricity does Hoover Dam produce today?
6000000000 volts
How much electricity does the Aswan Dam produce for Egypt?
It produces 12000kilo
How does hydro-power form?
Hydro-power is electricity created when water is forced by gravity from a dam and through turbines. The spinning turbines turn generators, and electricity is produced.
How does hydraulique electricity work?
When the water here is like a dam, water weight creates pressure on water depth. The term refers to the pressure of the hydraulic turbine driven generators and electricity is produced and run. The water flow of electricity is produced. Electricity can be generated from tidal water. Hydraulic fluid power is used.
What are hydropower plants?
When electricity is produced by having falling water directed into turbines.which in turn drive the generators at the base of a dam. These are Hydo-power plants
What is the largest dam in Washington?
The Grand Coulee Dam.
