TAVAS SARIABAT SECONDARY SCHOOL
HYDROELECTRIC POWER
Hydroelectric Power is provided from Hydroelectric Plants(HEP).They turn flowing
water force into electric .The amount of energy in the rapidly flowing water
determines the rate of flow or drop of water.Water flowing in rivers or streams carry a
great deal of energy with it..On the other hand , energy is provided in the same
line.Either way, the water taken into the ducts or pipes flows towards the turbines ,
allowing the turbines with arms such as propellers to rotate.Turbines are connected to
generators and energy is produced by converting mechanical energy to electrical
energy .This is called “Hydroelectric Energy”.
Hydroelectric Power Plants are extremely important for our country .
-They optain energy from renewable water-They don’t generate greenhouse gas emissions.-
Construction and project design can be done entirely with domestic resources-Operating
maintenance costs are low after initial installation costs.-They create employment
opportunities.-It is the most important renewable energy source in terms of reviving economic
and social structure in rural areas.
According to what,hydroelectric power
plants are classified?
• According to storage structures
• According to stream down
• According to installed powers
• According to the typology of the dam body
• According to the situation of meeting the national electrical system