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Hydroelectric Power

Hydroelectric Power . 10-3-12 Zach Eric Michael . What Is It?. Form of clean energy F alling water. How Does It Work?. Water pressure Turns turbine Moves electrons . A Better Look At Turbines . Capability . Based on size of the plant

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Hydroelectric Power

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  1. Hydroelectric Power 10-3-12 Zach Eric Michael

  2. What Is It? • Form of clean energy • Falling water

  3. How Does It Work? • Water pressure • Turns turbine • Moves electrons

  4. A Better Look At Turbines

  5. Capability • Based on size of the plant • Power=(height of dam).(river flow).(Efficiency)/11.8 • Supplies 715000MWe to the world • Three Gorges Dam in China- 22,500 MW

  6. Pros • Safe • Reliable • Flexible • Control flooding

  7. Cons • External costs • Known to kill fish • Displacement of people • Loss of scenery

  8. References • http://www.greenworldinvestor.com/2011/07/06/pros-and-cons-of-hydroelectric-energy/ • http://energyinformative.org/hydroelectric-energy-pros-and-cons/ • http://www.china-tour.cn/images/Yangtze-River/Three-Gorges-Dam.jpg • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_largest_hydroelectric_power_stations

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