This paper is published in Volume-10, Issue-1, 2024
Area
Engineering
Author
Tanishq Nilkanth Thakur, Harshada Hemant Dahake, Rishikesh Bhargav Thakur, Janavi Ishwar Choughule, Anurag Shinde, Vipul Ranjane
Org/Univ
Bharati Vidyapeeth Institute Technology, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Pub. Date
20 January, 2024
Paper ID
V10I1-1162
Publisher
Keywords
Hydropower, Hydroelectricity, Mechanical Energy, Flowing Water, Electrical Energy 1. INT

Citationsacebook

IEEE
Tanishq Nilkanth Thakur, Harshada Hemant Dahake, Rishikesh Bhargav Thakur, Janavi Ishwar Choughule, Anurag Shinde, Vipul Ranjane. Hydropower/hydroelectricity dam, International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology, www.IJARIIT.com.

APA
Tanishq Nilkanth Thakur, Harshada Hemant Dahake, Rishikesh Bhargav Thakur, Janavi Ishwar Choughule, Anurag Shinde, Vipul Ranjane (2024). Hydropower/hydroelectricity dam. International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology, 10(1) www.IJARIIT.com.

MLA
Tanishq Nilkanth Thakur, Harshada Hemant Dahake, Rishikesh Bhargav Thakur, Janavi Ishwar Choughule, Anurag Shinde, Vipul Ranjane. "Hydropower/hydroelectricity dam." International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology 10.1 (2024). www.IJARIIT.com.

Abstract

Hydropower, also known as hydroelectricity, denotes the process of converting mechanical energy derived from the movement of flowing water into electrical energy. This phenomenon is intricately connected to the natural water cycle, a perpetual sequence facilitated by the sun's energy. The renewable nature of hydropower stems from the continuous replenishment of the water cycle, ensuring a sustained and dependable energy source. Typically, hydroelectric power plants incorporate essential components such as a water reservoir, a gate or valve for regulating water discharge from the reservoir, and an outlet directing the water post-descent. The elevation of water, notably just prior to cascading over a dam or descending downhill, results in the accumulation of potential energy. Subsequently, this potential energy undergoes conversion into kinetic energy as the water descends, ultimately contributing to the rotation of turbine blades. The kinetic energy harnessed from the flowing water is then utilized to generate electricity, a process integral to the overall functionality of the hydroelectric power plant. The resultant electrical power is subsequently distributed to the plant's consumer base, thereby exemplifying the effectiveness and sustainability of hydropower as a vital component within the renewable energy landscape.