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It would be very difficult to harness much energy from an ordinary coast. The best place for tidal power plants is where the tidal water flows in a fast and powerful manner.
- A river mouth that narrows when it meets the sea is a good place.
- A large bay with a small opening to the sea is good.
When the tide comes in, a lot of water is forced into the collection area. Then, when the tide goes out, it runs out very powerfully, and can drive turbines to generate electricity.
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Does tidal energy produce long-lived hazardous wastes?
No. Tidal energy is an inexhaustible form of hydroelectric power that uses only the energy from the changing of the tides to create energy instead of burning or consuming any form of energy source to create it. Thus, it produces no unsafe greenhouse gases or hazardous waste materials.
What are the positive aspects of tidal energy?
Hi nice question! Im working on a project for this. The positives for tidal energy is that it is a renewable resource. That means the sun is involved in how it gets the power. It also does not need to be burned to produce any bad gases like other resources to make power. Bye!
What energy source will tidal energy replace?
Tidal energy has the potential to replace non-renewable energy sources like fossil fuels (coal, oil, and natural gas) for generating electricity. It provides a consistent and predictable source of renewable energy that can help reduce our reliance on fossil fuels and decrease carbon emissions.
What are some interesting facts about tidal energy?
Tidal energy is clean, green, and renewable with no harmful carbon dioxide emissions.It is not increasing global warming, unlike fossil fuel (coal, oil and natural gas) energy.
Can tidal energy cause a flood?
There is a fundamental difference between tides and tidal energy. Tides are the rising and lowering of sea level and this is probably what you are referring to. Yes, it is possible for the rising water to cause floods in lower lying lands. One good example would be the Netherlands aka Holland. Their land level is below/slightly above sea level, so any rise in sea level threatens their livelihood. That is why they have dykes that prevent sea water from entering the land. Tidal energy on the other hand utilises the rising and lowering of water level to run turbines and generators to produce electrical energy.
How does Tidal Energy affect the environment?
It doesnt have any affects on the environment
What ancient renewable resource can be used to create energy?
Renewable resources are resources that are not expected to run out, any time soon at least. Some examples are solar energy, tidal energy and geothermal energy.
Does tidal energy produce long-lived hazardous wastes?
No. Tidal energy is an inexhaustible form of hydroelectric power that uses only the energy from the changing of the tides to create energy instead of burning or consuming any form of energy source to create it. Thus, it produces no unsafe greenhouse gases or hazardous waste materials.
What are the positive aspects of tidal energy?
Hi nice question! Im working on a project for this. The positives for tidal energy is that it is a renewable resource. That means the sun is involved in how it gets the power. It also does not need to be burned to produce any bad gases like other resources to make power. Bye!
Does tidal energy save money?
Tidal energy can save money in the long run because it is a renewable energy source that generates electricity without relying on fossil fuels. However, the initial setup costs for tidal energy infrastructure can be high, making it important to consider the long-term savings and benefits.
What energy source will tidal energy replace?
Tidal energy has the potential to replace non-renewable energy sources like fossil fuels (coal, oil, and natural gas) for generating electricity. It provides a consistent and predictable source of renewable energy that can help reduce our reliance on fossil fuels and decrease carbon emissions.
How many people use Tidal energy?
I don't know of any operating scheme in the US but these sites are supposed to be possible ones for development: Passamaquoddy Bay, Maine - Knik Arm, Alaska - Turnagain Arm, Alaska - Golden Gate, California[42] -
Why is tidal energy non conventional?
Because it has not been harnessed to any extent; it is not historically a conventional method of power generation.
What is the unit of measurement for tidal energy?
The energy created in a tidal energy system is dependent on the volume of water and the force it supplies to the turbines as it flows out. The potential energy contained in the water contained in the catchment of the tidal basin is:E=1/2 Apgh2where:h is the vertical tidal range,A is the horizontal area of the basin,ρ is the density of water = 1025 kg per cubic meter (based on the range of sea water densities between 1021 and 1030 kg per cubic meter)g is the acceleration due to the Earth's gravity = 9.81 meters per second squared.The factor 1/2 occurs in the equation as the water velocity through the turbines decrease from 100% downwards as the height of water in the basin decreases.
On the dynamo Where does the energy to generate the electricity come from?
The energy comes from whatever turns the dynamo. This can be any form of mechanical energy, water power, wind, tidal forces, steam turbine, etc.
What is the good and bad things about wave and tidal energy?
Some forms of wave energy, such as x-rays and gamma, can penetrate human skin and kill cells within the body (this is why they are used to treat cancer). However too much exposer can be extremely harmful causing bodily defects and can alter the way unborn babies develope.
What are some interesting facts about tidal energy?
Tidal energy is clean, green, and renewable with no harmful carbon dioxide emissions.It is not increasing global warming, unlike fossil fuel (coal, oil and natural gas) energy.
