hydroelectric dam
Turbine-driving water barrier
A hydroelectric dam is a barrier built across a river to harness flowing water for electricity generation.
Water released through the dam spins turbines connected to generators.
Major hydroelectric dams like Hoover Dam or Three Gorges Dam produce massive amounts of power while also controlling floods and creating reservoirs: The hydroelectric dam supplies electricity to three states.
Dam's water release structure
- penstockControlled water conduit
- intakeAmount received or consumed
- sluice gateAdjustable barrier controlling waterflow
- floodgateWater-controlling barrier mechanism
tailrace · headrace · reservoir · embankment · buttress · barrage · crest · apron
Particles settling in liquid
- siltationAccumulation of fine waterborne particles
- downstream flowWater traveling toward outlet
- floodplainFlood-prone riverside lowland
- ecosystemInterconnected organisms and surroundings
riparian · watershed · streamflow · discharge · aquifer · habitat fragmentation · water temperature · dissolved oxygen
Blade-driven energy converter
- generatorElectricity-producing machine
- megawattMillion-watt unit
- kilowatt-hourUnit measuring electrical consumption
- powerEnergy transfer rate
grid · transformer · alternating current · voltage · current · transmission · substation · output
Movement of liquid mass
- turbulenceChaotic flow patterns
- pressureForce upon contact
- kinetic energyPower from movement
- potential energyWork available from position
flow rate · cavitation · surge · wicket gate · runner · Francis turbine · efficiency · tailwater
Public structure construction field
- constructionProcess of building something
- infrastructureBasic physical systems
- designPurposeful creative planning
- feasibility studyAssessment of project practicality
project management · structural analysis · geotechnical · concrete · foundation · abutment · cofferdam · surveying
Self-replenishing natural power
- clean powerPollution-free electricity sources
- carbon-neutralNet-zero emissions state
- low-emissionProducing few pollutants
- green energyEnvironmentally sustainable electricity
climate mitigation · carbon footprint · water quality · biodiversity · conservation · habitat preservation · resettlement · indigenous rights
spillway
Dam's water release structure
- penstockControlled water conduit
- intakeAmount received or consumed
- sluice gateAdjustable barrier controlling waterflow
floodgate · tailrace · headrace · reservoir · embankment · buttress · barrage · crest · apron · fish ladder
sediment
Particles settling in liquid
- siltationAccumulation of fine waterborne particles
- downstream flowWater traveling toward outlet
- floodplainFlood-prone riverside lowland
ecosystem · riparian · watershed · streamflow · discharge · aquifer · habitat fragmentation · water temperature · dissolved oxygen · erosion
turbine
Blade-driven energy converter
- generatorElectricity-producing machine
- megawattMillion-watt unit
- kilowatt-hourUnit measuring electrical consumption
power · grid · transformer · alternating current · voltage · current · transmission · substation · output · capacity
water flow
Movement of liquid mass
- turbulenceChaotic flow patterns
- pressureForce upon contact
- kinetic energyPower from movement
potential energy · flow rate · cavitation · surge · wicket gate · runner · Francis turbine · efficiency · tailwater
civil engineering
Public structure construction field
- constructionProcess of building something
- infrastructureBasic physical systems
- designPurposeful creative planning
feasibility study · project management · structural analysis · geotechnical · concrete · foundation · abutment · cofferdam · surveying · commissioning
renewable energy
Self-replenishing natural power
- clean powerPollution-free electricity sources
- carbon-neutralNet-zero emissions state
- low-emissionProducing few pollutants
green energy · climate mitigation · carbon footprint · water quality · biodiversity · conservation · habitat preservation · resettlement · indigenous rights
- Innovationssteam engine, printing press, telephone, telegraph, automobile
- green energywind power, solar power, renewables, solar farm, solar panel
- industrial sitesfactory floor, oil refinery, factories, petrochemical plants, plants
- power sourcessolar power, wind power, steam, nuclear power, wave power
- utilitieswater supply, public utilities, water line, gas service, gas
- hydropowerhydropower, water turbine, dam, turbine, penstock
hydroelectric damnuclear power plant
Fission-based electricity facility
natural gas plant · wind farm · solar farm · diesel generator · geothermal plant
hydroelectric damdam removal
Destroying water-blocking structures
wild river · natural waterway · river restoration · rewilding
electric, electricity, electronic, electrical, hydrant, electrode, hydro, hydrology, electrolyte