IN THE NAME OF ALLAH THE

MOST MERCIFUL THE MIGHTY

UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING
AND TECHNOLOGY BANNU
CAMPUS
 Group members
 Muhammad Tanzil
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 Asad Malik
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 Asif ullah
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 Our presentation includes

Hydroelectric Power

Description Advantages Disadvantages

 Topic ; Hydroelectric Power
Hydro power or hydroelectricity refers to the conversion of
energy from flowing water into electricity
 Description of Hydroelectric Power
 Falling or flowing water turns a propeller like piece
called a turbine.

 The turbine turns a metal shaft in an electric

generator which produces electricity.

 Electric energy obtained from water

due to change in elevation
 How it works

Location Hydro-electric power stations are generally located in

hilly areas where dams can be built conveniently and large water
reservoirs can be obtained.
Construction In a hydro-electric power station, water head is
created by constructing a dam across a river or lake. From the
dam, water is led to a water turbine.
A picture of how it works
 Where is the best place for a HEP
station?
• The best place for a
hydro-electric power
station is up in the
mountains.
• This is because it
doesn’t get too hot so
the water doesn’t
evaporate and stays in
the dam.
• Also there is a lot of
rain in the mountains
ensuring the reservoir is
always full.
Sources of Electric Power
Hydro electrc power station
 Is it renewable?

• Hydro-electric power is renewable.

• The Sun provides the water by evaporation from
the sea,and will keep on doing so
• The Sun evaporates
water from the sea and
lakes, which forms
clouds and falls as rain in
the mountains, keeping
the dam supplied with
water.
Renewable Energy Sources
 Hydrologic Cycle

http://www1.eere.energy.gov/windandhydro/hydro_how.html
 Elements of hydro power station
• Reservoir
• Catchment Area
• Penstocks
• Surge Tank
• Valve house
• Water Turbines
• Control Room
 Advantages
 No fuel required

 renewable energy source

 No air pollution

 Can easily work during high peak daily loads

 Prevents floods
 Disadvantages
 High initial cost

 Disruption of surrounding areas

 Requires large areas

 Large scale human displacement

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