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Why are turbines placed at the bottom of a hydroelectric dam instead at the top?
Turbines are placed at the bottom of a hydroelectric dam to take advantage of the pressure created by the water stored in the reservoir above. The height difference between the water level in the reservoir and the turbines generates potential energy, which is converted into kinetic energy as the water flows through the turbines. Placing the turbines at the bottom allows for maximum energy extraction from the falling water.
Is the river used for electricity?
Yes, they can. If a dam is placed across the river, falling water over the dam can drive turbines which produce electricity.
How many kilo watts does a dam make?
That depends how powerful the turbines are and how many the dam has.
How many water turbines are there in the Hoover dam?
The Hoover Dam is only one dam. If you are talking about all the dams on the Colorado River there are six dams Glen Canyon dam, Hoover dam, Davis dam, Parker dam, Paulo Verde Diversion dam, and Imperial dam.
How many turbines does the rock island dam have?
11
How does the Hoover Dam work?
The hoover dam works by spouting water out of penstocks and into a man-made river, which then enters the dam and the moving water turns the turbines of the generator, which produces the energy we need to power things.
What energy is produced when water is released through dam turbines?
Electrical energy - the turbines drive generators
How does the systems generally work?
Take for example, a dam. Water flows through the gates (when opened) of the dam and turn turbines. Inside these turbines are coils of copper usually that generate electricity.
How does the hydroelectric generating system work?
Take for example, a dam. Water flows through the gates (when opened) of the dam and turn turbines. Inside these turbines are coils of copper usually that generate electricity.
How can you get energy throw running river without making any dam?
submerged turbines, not as efficient as a dam though
What is the definiton of dam?
A hydroelectric dam uses the force of flowing water to drive turbines which generate electric power.
How does hydro generate electricity?
When water falls in the dam there are turbines present, when water falls with full force it turns the turbines.
