The diagram demonstrates the fundamental workings of hydroelectric power generation.
This
system involves building a large dam connected to a Linking Words
powerhouse
. The dam forms a substantial reservoir, and the Use synonyms
powerhouse
is where Use synonyms
electricity
is produced.
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Firstly
, water held in the reservoir behind the dam is directed through an intake. It Linking Words
then
travels into a narrow passage called a penstock, where the high pressure causes a turbine to spin. Linking Words
This
turbine is linked to a generator in the Linking Words
powerhouse
above, converting the turbine's motion into Use synonyms
electricity
. The generated Use synonyms
electricity
exits the Use synonyms
powerhouse
through cables that transmit it over long distances to where it is needed.
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Overall
, Linking Words
this
process is simple and efficient in that Linking Words
electricity
is generated by water which does not emit any harmful byproductsUse synonyms
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