Hydroelectric Power Generation Process

The Process of Hydroelectric Power Generation 1. Water storage and potential energy:

A hydroelectric dam creates a reservoir that stores water at a higher elevation. This stored water

has potential energy due to gravity. 2. Water flow and kinetic energy:

When water is released from the reservoir, it flows down through large pipes called penstocks.

As it moves downward, the potential energy of the water is converted into kinetic energy.

3. Turbine rotation: The moving water strikes the blades of a turbine,

causing it to spin. The turbine converts the water's kinetic energy into mechanical rotational energy.

4. Electricity generation: The spinning turbine is connected to a generator,