Why water is stored in a high reservoir to run a turbine?

This is because the water, held at a higher elevation, has a certain amount of potential energy that is converted into the rotational motion of turbines as it falls and spins the turbines blades. The higher the water is, the more potential energy it has and thus the more electricity can be generated.

How energy is being converted from dams to plants?

Water gains potential energy just before it spills over the top of a dam or flows down a hill. The potential energy is converted into kinetic energy as water flows downhill. The water can be used to turn the blades of a turbine to generate electricity, which is distributed to the power plant’s customers.

How does run of river facilities work?

A run-of-river hydroelectric system is a design scheme for power generation that is least disruptive to the environment. It harvests energy from flowing water through a canal or penstock in the absence of a large dam and reservoir. From the turbine, the water is discharged down a tailrace or canal back into the river.

How flowing water is tapped as a source of energy?

Flowing water creates energy that can be captured and turned into electricity. This is called hydroelectric power or hydropower. Water released from the reservoir flows through a turbine, spinning it, which in turn activates a generator to produce electricity.

Where is water collected behind a dam?

Once built, the water stored behind the dam raises the water table and is then extracted with wells. A sand-storage dam is a weir built in stages across a stream or wadi.

What happens when you create a hydroelectric generator?

Hydroelectric power is a renewable energy source which harnesses the power of moving water to produce electricity. As the water flows down through the dam its kinetic energy is used to turn a turbine. The generator converts the turbine’s mechanical energy into electricity.

How electricity gets from power plants to our homes?

The electrical charge goes through high-voltage transmission lines that stretch across the country. It reaches a substation, where the voltage is lowered so it can be sent on smaller power lines. The electricity travels through wires inside the walls to the outlets and switches all over your house.

What does Magat dam supply?

It is a multi-purpose dam which is used primarily for irrigating about 85,000 hectares (210,000 acres) of agricultural lands, flood control, and power generation through the Magat Hydroelectric Power Plant. The water stored in the reservoir is enough to supply about two months of normal energy requirements.

Can you drink dam water?

Drinking water from rain tanks, bores and even dams is great when you know the water is safe. However, sometimes prolonged dry periods, contamination from dust, livestock, birds, algae and even insect plagues can affect the quality of your drinking water.

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