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Name: Dauz, Alyssa I.

Score:
Fajardo, Juaymah Maureen G. Date: March 14, 2019
Fajardo, Jerald J.
Fernandez, Antonette Marieh Fernandez
Ramos, James Ashley L.
Romero, Summer Joy L.
Yuson, Carlos Miguel C.
Section: IX – Mendeleev

ENERGY TRANSFORMATIONS
Hydroelectric Power Model

Objectives:
 Describe and introduce the topic
 Cite the basic parts of the hydroelectric power model and its function; and
 Clip the step-by-step process or how does the model work

A hydroelectric power station converts the kinetic energy of flowing or falling water into
electrical energy that can be used in homes and businesses. Hydroelectric power can be generated
on a small scale with a ‘run-of-river’ installation, which uses naturally flowing river water to turn
one or more turbines, or on a large scale with a hydroelectric dam.

Like other forms of electricity generation, hydropower uses a turbine to help generate
electricity; using the energy of falling or flowing water to turn the blades. The rotating blades spin
a generator that converts the mechanical energy of the spinning turbine into electrical energy. The
amount of electricity generated from each power plant depends on the quantity of the flowing water
and the height from which it falls.

Hydroelectricity is electricity made by generators that are pushed by movement of water. It


is usually made with dams that block a river to make a reservoir or collect water that is pumped
there. When the water is released, the pressure behind the dam forces the water down pipes that lead
to a turbine. It is an established power-generation technology with over 100 years of commercial
operation. Hydroelectricity is produced when moving water rotates a turbine shaft; this movement
is converted to electricity with an electrical generator.

According to Euromonitor, hydroelectricity made up 17% of the total world electricity


production in 2012.

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