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What type of resources can tidal energy be put?
Tidal power, also called tidal energy, is a form of hydropower that converts the energy of tides into useful forms of power, mainly electricity. Tidal energy is a renewable energy source.
Why is tidal wave power energy good?
some advantages of tidal energy are, continuous, predictable energy. Another benefit of tidal power is that it is predictable. The gravitational forces of celestial bodies are not going to stop anytime soon.
How is tidal energy effective?
Tidal energy can work in only certain locations. A tidal generating station must be in an area where the difference between high and low tides is very large. This means the tidal waters will have a great deal of energy.
How much energy does tidal energy produce in one day?
The amount of Watts a tidal energy gives is 200-300W
Which tides have maximum tidal range?
A spring tide has the greatest tidal range. A neap tide has a smaller tidal range.
Is hydroelectric tidal potential or kinetic energy?
kinetic
Is the energy stored in tides is potential energy?
No. Tidal energy is kinetic; it's MOVING WATER.
How does energy change forms as it goes from behind a dam to downstream of a dam?
potential energy that converts to kinetic energy
Why is tidal energy not likely to be a potential source of energy?
potential energy is the energy possessed by a body by virtue of its position and the tide is always in motion not standing still hence it is a source of kinetic energy.
Is wave power and tidle power the same?
No, they are not the same. Wave power refers to electricity or high pressure pumped water which is derived from the transformation of the kinetic and potential energy of ocean waves. Tidal energy refers to electricity which is derived from the transformation of the kinetic energy of tidal flows through narrow channels or from the potential energy of seawater impounded from tidal flows.
What are three ways tidal energy used?
Tidal Barrage - uses the potential energy from high tide to low tide. Tidal Electric Resevoir - similar thing but literally a big bath tub in the sea, water in, control the output at low tide. Marine current turbines - turbines undersea Tidal Fence 'Stingray' tidal generator
Is Russia a good candidate for geothermal energy?
Yes! The Kola Bay and Sea of Okhotsk have a tidal energy potential of 100 GW, and if the nation's tidal resources are developed, it can probably double overall energy production. There is currently a tidal plant, the Penzhin Tidal Power Plant, under construction, which is projected to have a capacity of 87 GW (that's 40% of the total energy that Russia currently produces).
What is the history of tidal energy?
tidal energy is created by turbines that does make tidal power
Why is tidal energy not likely to be potential source of energy?
harnessing of tidal energy poses many problems . the rise and fall of water during tides is not high enough to generate electricity on a large scale . there are a very few sites that are suitable to build dams .
Where does tidal energy be placed?
tidal energy is be placed in the sea
Good things about tidal?
The Good thing about tidal energy is that is a very clean for of energy. Tidal energy is also renewable. Tidal energy plants could be place along the coast.
How does tidal energy convert to potential energy?
Potential energy includes that of mass in a gravitational field. The water in a lake high in a mountain has potential energy which can be converted by a hydro electric generator when allowed to fall by gravity. Sea water retained at high tide can be used in the same way when the tide has receded
