INTRODUCTION
Hydroelectric power comes from the action of water, from its movement. It can be understood as a form of solar energy, as the sun starts the hydrological cycle of the earth. Hydrological cycle of water comes from the atmosphere due to the earth's surface. Part and the water evaporates, but most of it soaks into the ground or turns into surface runoff. Rainwater and slush ultimately protects the pond, and natural reservoirs and the ocean, where constant evaporation takes place.
The Hydrologic Cycle
Water that soaks into the soil can be converted into groundwater, part of which flows into streams through springs or groundwater flows. Groundwater in drought periods to may raise the surface of the soil, which raises the evaporation into the atmosphere. Water vapor goes into the atmosphere by evaporation, then circulated, condenses into clouds, and a part of it returns to the earth as rain. Small hydro-powered plants have the largest share in electricity production from renewable sources. It is estimated that the installed capacity at a global level is 47,000 MW, with the technical and economic potential of nearly at 180,000 MW. Small hydro-powered plants (SHP) are usually driven by the water flow, with no need for significant amounts of water, as well as the constructions of large dams and reservoirs, although it helps if they there so they can be easily used . There is a general international agreement on definition of MHE, the upper limit ranges between 2.5 and 25 MW in different countries, but mostly accepting the value of 10 MW. MHE can be further divided into "mini hydroelectric power plant," which is usually described as a composition of up to 500 kW. Regardless of which definition apply, MHE is ...
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8) Provide sufficient biomass resources through their own production or with the help of the supplier, but maximum distance for delivery cannot be greater than 150 km;
9) Provide storage for biomass;
10) Constant monitoring of biological, thermal and chemical conditions in the tanks during anaerobic digestive process that ensures maximum production;
11) Provide specialized technical and administrative staff for different operations;
b) Legal requirements:
1) Legal requirements vary in different countries;
2) Monitor local and regional legislation;
3) Instruments of national law which serve as support for projects on renewable energy are different (for example , state purchasing prices for heat and electricity from renewable sources , the price is guaranteed for a certain period, financial support, etc.).
a. Total raw sugar shipped from each supplier to each refinery must be less than or equal to the amount available to ship
Growth conditions- The conditions of where the Petri dishes were placed for growth had to be kept the same because bacteria grows at different rates in varied conditions. Materials Five pre prepared Petri dishes with nutrient
This lab has two sections. The first section deals with fermentation. The purpose of the fermentation lab is to alter 5 different independent variables (temperature, acid ph, alkali ph, enzyme concentration, and substrate concentration), to learn about their effects on the ongoing process of fermentation.
Energy is the basic necessity of daily life. Nowadays, dependence on fossil fuels for energy needs becoming lower in numerous countries due to the potential of renewable energy to supply sustainable energy to the huge populations in many developing countries who are short of clean and continues energy. Generally, renewable energy can be defined as energy that is derived from natural resources which are constantly replenished and theoretically inexhaustible. Fossil fuels on the other hand can be described as energy that cannot be renewed and will eventually diminish. Thus, in many developing countries renewable energy is the alternative energy to replace non-renewable energy or commonly known as fossil fuels. In addition, according to Sorensen (2004), there is a greater demand for renewable energy sources nowadays due to the uncertainty of fuel price rise in living expenses. Commonly, there are many types of renewable energy available in our world such as wind power, biomass energy, solar energy, hydroelectric power and geothermal energy. However, the main three example of renewable energy are hydroelectric power, solar and biomass energy (Refer to Figure 1 in Appendix 1).
In the debate of traditional energy vs. renewable energy the clear winner is renewable energy. Renewable energy is vastly superior over traditional energy because it decreases dependence on foreign resources, produces no emissions, and is not limited in quantity. Opponents of renewable energy are likely to argue that this is not the case and that instead, traditional energy is better because it creates job growth, is reliable during all hours and climates, and comes with a lower cost. These advantages however are either misconstrued or hardly outweigh the long-term positive benefits of renewable energy.
Alternative energy sources are renewable, and are most commonly referred to as free energy sources. There are many alternative energy sources such as hydro power, solar power, wind, biomass, and geothermal. Using alternative sources is more expensive in the long run, but it is the much safer option for our environment compared to fossil fuels. Although everything used is completely free, such as water and wind, the equipment used to generate these things is expensive. There are several pros and cons that come with the utilization of alternative energy sources.
There are three parts to a typical hydropower plant. The first part is an electric plant where electricity is produced. The second is a dam that open and closes to control the flow of water. Water behind the dam goes into an intake and is pushed against blades in a turbine which causes them to turn. Then the turbine rotates a generator to create electricity.
Next, hydro-electricity is electricity produced by moving water, flowing past a turbine connected to a generator (“Hydropower”). According to Nationalgeographic.c...
Hydropower, the use of water to power machinery or produce electricity, provides the most renewable energy in the United States, and uses alternating current in most modern plants ("Hydropower…”). Hydropower relies on the water cycle and is a clean fuel source; it doesn’t pollute the environment like plants that burn fossil fuels. It is by far the most efficient way to generate electricity, being half the cost of using nuclear power, two-fifths the cost of using fossil fuels, and a quarter the cost of using natural gas ("Wind and Water…”). Also, hydropower is not subject to market fluctuations of embargos, and the average lifespan of a facility is 100 years. Hydropower also has many non-energy benefits such as water supply, flood control, navigation, irrigation, and recreation. However, it does face many environmental challenges such as impacts to aquatic habitats, aesthetic alterations of landscapes, changes to water quality, and interruptions of marine life ("Hydropower…”).
Hydroelectric power plants can be classified in the four different size ranges: micro, mini, small, and large. The smallest hydroelectric...
“Is Renewable energy an economically viable option for South Africa?” “Renewable Energy is a source of energy that is not exhausted when used.” “Economical means giving good value in relation to the resources used or money spent.” “Viable means capable of working successfully; feasible.” (Soanes, Hawker & Elliot et al., 2005)
One of the most compelling arguments for the use of renewable energy is how many forms exist of it. Nuclear power, solar power, wind power, tidal power, hydroelectric power, pumped storage, wave power, geothermal power, biomass, and biogas are the most widely known renewable energy sources (Darvill, 2013). This large selection of fuels supports the idea of renewable fuels one day powering the entire planet. All the sources of energy have different niches and benefits. Solar energy is extremely effective when providing energy for small establishments such as a house or small store, but hydrothermal power would be a more plausible solution for factories or large establishments....
There are different kinds of resources that we can use in order to produce renewable energy. Solar power, wind power, hydroelectric power are just some of the kinds of renewable energy that might be the best options to obtain energy because they come from natural resources. Although renewable energy can be expensive to build, it has less environmental damage in comparison to non-renewable energy. Besides the natural resources such as sun, wind, water and hydrogen, we also have geothermal power, and biofuels as renewable sources.
In addition to, a huge issue with non-renewable energy is the fact that we get most of it from foreign countries. According to a recent study done by Energy Information Administration, “58% of our petroleum comes from outside the country”, this means as some speculate, that o...
Understanding the environment would help you recognise the appropriate energy production system to use. Renewable energy is an alternative natural source to fossil fuels like sunlight, wind and geothermal heat. Wind turbines and photovoltaic panels are examples of energy production systems where the conditions of a particular environment has to be taken into account. If a building is located alongside or near