Hydropower 101

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  • Hydropower or hydroelectricity refers to the conversion of energy from flowing water into electricity.
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  • @josie4882
    @josie4882 Před 4 lety +385

    pretty sure this is the 100th time my science teacher has made me watch this

  • @sinkryz-reacts
    @sinkryz-reacts Před 6 lety +137

    Hydropower… Hydropower, or hydroelectricity refers to the conversion of energy from flowing water into electricity. It is considered a renewable energy source because he water cycle is constantly renewed by the sun. One of the first uses of hydro-energy was for mechanical milling, such as grinding grains. But today, modern hydro plants produce electricity using turbines and generators. The mechanical energy created by moving water spins rotors on a turbine. This turbine is connected to an electromagnetic generator which produces electricity when the turbine spins. There are two main type of hydroelectricity production. Dams and run of river. Hydro dams utilize the potential energy from damned water to produce electricity. A dam is a large barrier constructed to raise the level of water and control it’s flow. The elevation created by the dam creates gravitational force for turning the turbine when water is released. Some dam also contain an additional reservoir at their base where water is stored to be pumped to the higher reservoir for release when eletricity is in demand. This is referred to a pumped stored hydro. The second form of hydroelectricity production is run of river hydro. Run of river still uses turbines and generators but relies on natural water flow rates of rivers, diverting just a portion of the water through turbines. Because run of river hydro is subject to natural water variability, it is mort intermittent than dammed hydro. There are various of hydro plants that produces electricity. Large hydro, greater than 30 megawatts. Small hydro, 100 kilowatts to 30 megawatts. And micro hydro, less than 100 kilowatts. The Hoover Dam in the United States is a whopping 2074 megawatts, which is enough to serve 1.3 million people. Of all renewable energy sources, hydropower holds largest share of worldwide electricity production. Hydropower has several benefits. It is a cost competitive form of electricity. Even though the initial building cost can be high. It is quite reliable compared to other renewable options and pairs well with other sources as it can be used as base load power. In some cases, dammed reservoirs can also help with flood control and be a reliable supply for communities. There are also some concerns with hydroelectricity, especially when it comes to large dams. Damming a river has a major impact on the local environment, changing wildlife habitat, blocking fish passage and often forcing people in riverside communities to move out of their homes. In addition, dam failures can be catastrophic claiming the lives of those living downstream. Hydroplants are also not completely free of greenhouse gas emissions. As with most form of energy carbon dioxide emissions happen during construction, particularly due to the large quantity of cement used. And plant matter in the flooded areas makes methane another greenhouse gas, as it decays underwater. That’s hydropower.

  • @NolanRomero743
    @NolanRomero743 Před 4 lety +44

    The largest hydroelectric plant in the United States is at Grand Coulee Dam. Its three powerplants have a capacity of 6,809 MW, and it generates, on average, about 21 billion KWh, while Hoover Dam's powerplant has a capacity of 2,074 MW and generates approximately 4 billion KWh a year.

    • @amazingproducts-sahilview3916
      @amazingproducts-sahilview3916 Před 2 lety +1

      dear sister you talked 2 things but whats difference between 1: Grand Coulee Dam. Its three powerplants have a capacity of 6,809 MW, and 2: and it generates, on average, about 21 billion KWh

    • @Iamtheman325
      @Iamtheman325 Před 2 lety +2

      What if the water in the damn drys up?

    • @twqc33z4
      @twqc33z4 Před rokem

      oh really?

    • @Husshar_Ladka
      @Husshar_Ladka Před rokem +1

      @@Iamtheman325 no electricity production then

    • @Iamtheman325
      @Iamtheman325 Před rokem

      @@Husshar_Ladka exactly

  • @mynameisntlucy2608
    @mynameisntlucy2608 Před 2 lety +122

    Thanks for helping me with my engineering assignments! My teacher loved this video! We are talking about hydroelectricity right now so this was perfect!

  • @Parachute880
    @Parachute880 Před 4 lety +11

    Conventional sources of energy have always been blessing to this world.

  • @nitubhardwaj5578
    @nitubhardwaj5578 Před 4 lety +5

    Superb graphics and nice explanation.Short and crisp things don't confuse our minds. Exactly perfect.

  • @jimbobimboslice
    @jimbobimboslice Před 4 lety +17

    I came here because I was reading Dr. Thomas Sowell’s book: Basic Economics. He refers to hydroelectric dams in page 423 of his Government Finance section (chapter 19). Good stuff. I urge you all to read this book with alacrity.

  • @scotttambatengbeh9573
    @scotttambatengbeh9573 Před 2 lety +2

    I'm an accountant student but my wife who is an event planner ask me how hydro works. This video is very helpful.

  • @lolaabazi4198
    @lolaabazi4198 Před rokem +3

    I have a project to present in physics. Most exactly i need to make sure my group understands how this works so this was as simply explained as it could be. Thank you very much

  • @rbbd18
    @rbbd18 Před 3 lety +187

    Anyone else here because they're doing physics for home learning?

  • @raiha4947
    @raiha4947 Před 4 lety +14

    Had to see this for quarantine

  • @pro_xima_alpha
    @pro_xima_alpha Před 3 lety +5

    Thx! Really helped me! I hv a presentation to do in a week and my topic is about Hydro tech...I did have a fair idea about dams but i still was a bit confused. But this video cleared up my confusion! Thx again!

  • @curry._rice2407
    @curry._rice2407 Před 4 lety +17

    I needed this info for a last minute project and I didn't find it clear anywhere. This video is just great. Thanks a lot

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      @stvrfir3.09 Před rokem

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  • @anansari1808
    @anansari1808 Před 4 lety +12

    Her voice is so relaxing. 😍

  • @camilascatonebedin3002
    @camilascatonebedin3002 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you for talking about the concerns with hydropower as well!

  • @carterkinan
    @carterkinan Před 5 lety +2224

    Who came here because of homework 😅

  • @valentinlopez182
    @valentinlopez182 Před 3 lety +4

    Fantastic video. Now, we know about hydropower. Moving water produces electricity.

  • @harshavardhanirugu3594
    @harshavardhanirugu3594 Před 6 lety +18

    I love the videos and I think this will help a lot of students as the explanation was neat and easily understandable

  • @LixianVA
    @LixianVA Před rokem +1

    Thank you so much, my task was to make a podcast about this topic and because of this video, I was able to finish the task faster

  • @3randomsiblings120
    @3randomsiblings120 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you so much. I had a test, and you saved me!!!!!

  • @owenjoslin1471
    @owenjoslin1471 Před 5 lety +9

    Hello! Excellent video. Would I be allowed to embed this into my personal website on Renewable Energy and Green Electricity?
    Many Thanks!

  • @akshitabhardwaj8913
    @akshitabhardwaj8913 Před 7 lety +103

    the narration too is very good

  • @nightwolfeplays5121
    @nightwolfeplays5121 Před 5 lety +46

    Just found this PERFECT video to show my class thank you so much, my teacher thanks you too! :D

  • @Karuminu2
    @Karuminu2 Před 6 lety +36

    I appreciate the honest cons given at the ends. Thank you. Trying to write a good research essay for English 12.

  • @valentinavaccarini8238
    @valentinavaccarini8238 Před 5 lety +5

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  • @kelithic
    @kelithic Před 6 lety +133

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  • @RamanSharma89
    @RamanSharma89 Před rokem

    I came here because ai wanted to teach my students how Hydropower works. Thank you for this informative presentation.

  • @mustafa.h6927
    @mustafa.h6927 Před 6 lety +6

    Really good information and explaining!

  • @amaninyambulapi3650
    @amaninyambulapi3650 Před 6 lety +6

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  • @mayae1018
    @mayae1018 Před 7 lety +259

    thanks needed it for project

  • @snazzyquizzes2336
    @snazzyquizzes2336 Před 3 lety +6

    Thank you for explaining this. It's a good, straightforward description.

  • @sharjeelrajpoot9931
    @sharjeelrajpoot9931 Před 4 lety +1

    great knowledge like my cousin and what a beautiful voice you have!

  • @Probablyervy
    @Probablyervy Před 6 lety +5

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  • @ikeacrumpets
    @ikeacrumpets Před 5 lety +11

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  • @WisomofHal
    @WisomofHal Před 2 lety +1

    I’m glad they’re teaching this in schools.

  • @koolkoala2116
    @koolkoala2116 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you this makes my homework a lot easier!:)

  • @lilyhodgson9585
    @lilyhodgson9585 Před 7 lety +27

    great help end information!! amazing narration!! Continuously went back to this video in my research and i found it very helpful for my project for school. Thank you so much and please keep making videos!!! also the pictures were AMAZING took screen shots and used some of them on my project aswell!!! I HIGHYLY RECCOMENEDED THAT MY CLASS GO WATCH THIS VIDEO AND MANY OF YOUR OTHERS

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    @satyabratasaha3505 Před 6 lety +12

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    @hothikirit6629 Před 7 lety +12

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    @davleshnibinita9718 Před 5 lety +1

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    @craftedxd7363 Před 2 lety +4

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    @bhawanajain5053 Před 5 lety +4

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    @vaibhavshukla780 Před 2 lety

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  • @goahead3654
    @goahead3654 Před 5 lety +4

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    @MintyAlexx Před 2 lety +3

    I'm leaving this comment here for the future when I need to do another essay and its a lot more than 500 words...

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    @smolroyals6823 Před 4 lety +8

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    @user-ds1hd8rm5m Před 2 měsíci

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    @abhighnyashetty3781 Před 4 měsíci +1

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    @sumitrachoudhury4503 Před 6 lety +4

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    @kool_mitchannel2037 Před 4 lety +10

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    @nyigambole1925 Před rokem

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    @ronaldmurida107 Před 7 lety +24

    GOOD EXPLANATION

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    @leorougerie9329 Před 6 lety +6

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    @ananyaroy6336 Před 7 lety +2

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  • @fellowbramptonian
    @fellowbramptonian Před 2 lety +1

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    @rahulvbhoye3217 Před 3 lety +3

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  • @eternallyspoopy2238
    @eternallyspoopy2238 Před 5 lety +18

    Ive watched this video 60 times in one night, do i need to study this hard

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      @moonstudio667 Před 4 lety +2

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      @vijjilaxmi985 Před 3 lety

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      @eternallyspoopy2238 Před 3 lety +1

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      @nootnootmofos7415 Před 3 lety

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  • @pratyanchadeore3520
    @pratyanchadeore3520 Před 2 lety +1

    This video was really helpful. Thanks.

  • @lohiyasathishkumar1358
    @lohiyasathishkumar1358 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you so much for sharing more information about hydropower

  • @janhakonpettersen
    @janhakonpettersen Před 7 lety +3

    Thanks a lot for this informativ video! It helped me a lot for my school project.

    • @kls2770
      @kls2770 Před 7 lety

      do not forget to go further with Informations about Small and Micro Hydro Power plant! the video is limited in explanation only for huge dams. ;)

  • @OrioleFan18
    @OrioleFan18 Před 6 lety +3

    Thank you for this information

  • @saff1257
    @saff1257 Před 5 lety +1

    lower reservoir is meant to store water to be pumped back up when demand is high

  • @ejartsbubble
    @ejartsbubble Před 2 lety +1

    Great work. This is a wonderful summery that is short and sweet. What app do you use to make your videos?

  • @creep1263
    @creep1263 Před 6 lety +4

    Thank you for tall me about Hddropower keep up the good work!

  • @MikeEhrmantraut-vs2cg
    @MikeEhrmantraut-vs2cg Před 3 lety +21

    Who is on online school right now?

  • @ishmeetkaur974
    @ishmeetkaur974 Před 5 lety +1

    Thank you.... Nice explanation 👍👍

  • @Duhulu
    @Duhulu Před 3 lety +2

    This is so helpful! thanks

  • @prezadorz496
    @prezadorz496 Před 5 lety +21

    Thx needed this for homework

  • @killerbearxi7410
    @killerbearxi7410 Před 7 lety +5

    thks!!!need it for school project

  • @Dfokum2095
    @Dfokum2095 Před 7 lety +1

    Beautiful illustration

  • @rachitgupta6506
    @rachitgupta6506 Před 6 lety

    Thanks for the problems, I needed them for a project.

  • @AngelaCelestinewrites
    @AngelaCelestinewrites Před 6 lety +5

    Really helpful! Thanks for uploading...

  • @sheeriocentral3296
    @sheeriocentral3296 Před 4 lety +16

    "Can I take a damn picture of the dam!!!!" ~ Mr.Allen

  • @chiyo0611
    @chiyo0611 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks i needed this for homework :)

  • @talitajames7652
    @talitajames7652 Před 7 lety +1

    nice clean video, great job!

  • @anirudhedemdpsn-std2629
    @anirudhedemdpsn-std2629 Před 3 lety +3

    Who else picked this vid to share this to class

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    @shubhamoptics8330 Před 3 lety +5

    Actually have seen this many times

  • @ahtishamfaraz07faraz44
    @ahtishamfaraz07faraz44 Před 6 lety +1

    Thank you for helping in my project

  • @ArailymSuleimenova
    @ArailymSuleimenova Před 2 lety +1

    Another great video 👏

  • @emmali3796
    @emmali3796 Před 6 lety +5

    This is fantastic. Thank you.

  • @oxyboys3538
    @oxyboys3538 Před 2 lety +9

    Hydropower hydropower or hydroelectricity refers to the conversion of energy from flowing water into electricity it is considered a renewable energy source because the water cycle is constantly renewed by the Sun one of the first uses of hydro energy was for mechanical milling such as grinding grains but today moderhydro plants produce electricity using turbines and generators the mechanicalenergy created by moving water spins rotors on a turbine this turbine is connected to an electromagnetic generator which produces electricity when the turbine spins there are two production dams and run of river hydro dams utilize the potential energy from dammed water to produce electricity a dam is a large barrier constructed to raise the level of water and control its flow the elevation created by the dam creates gravitational force for turning the turbine when water is released some dams also contain an additional reservoir at their base where water is stored to be pumped to the higher reservoir for release when electricity is in demand this is referred to as pumped-storage hydroelectricity production is run of river hydro runoff River still uses turbines and generators but relies on natural water flow rates of rivers diverting just a portion of the water through turbines because run of river hydro is subject to natural water variability it is more intermittent than dammed hydro there are various sizes of hydro plants that produce electricity large hydro greater than 30 megawatts small hydro 100 kilowatts to 30 megawatts and micro hydro less than 100 kilowatts the Hoover Dam in the United States is a whopping 2074 megawatts which is enough to serve 1.3 million people of all renewable energy sources hydropower holds largest share of worldwide electricity production hydropower has several benefits it is a cost competitive form of electricity even though the initial building cost can be high it is quite reliable compared to other renewable options and pairs well with other sources as it can be used as base load power in some cases dammed reseoirs can also help with flood control and be a reliable water supply for communities there are also some concerns with hydropower especially when it comes to large dams damming a river has a major impact on the local environment changing wildlife habitats blocking fish passage and often forcing people in riverside communities to move out of their homes in addition dam failures can be catastrophic claiming the lives of those living downstream hydro plants are also not completely free of greenhouse gas emissions as with most forms of energy carbon dioxide emissions happen during construction particularly due to the large quantities of cement used and plant matter in the flooded areas makes methane another greenhouse gas as it decays underwater that's hydropower.

  • @kame2709
    @kame2709 Před 5 lety

    good job i needed it for class work

  • @maxhydrodotcom4465
    @maxhydrodotcom4465 Před 2 lety

    Great video, thanks.

  • @mandarin1257
    @mandarin1257 Před 6 lety +5

    Nice vid, but there is also Pico Hydro Generators, these are less than 1 or 0.5 KW. I'm building one myself :)

    • @studentenergy
      @studentenergy  Před 6 lety +1

      That's wonderful! Where are you building your project?

    • @mandarin1257
      @mandarin1257 Před 6 lety +2

      In Slovenia, but it's gonna be tiny. Probably about 5 watts. I want to be able to use it for charging my phone and powering LEDs. BTW I subbed because your channel is AMAZING! :)

    • @laasyapaladugu33
      @laasyapaladugu33 Před 5 lety

      it is a good idea

    • @apcaboylan9584
      @apcaboylan9584 Před 4 lety

      Woah that's cool mate well done!!!!

    • @randomguy6328
      @randomguy6328 Před 3 lety

      @@mandarin1257 they you do it... how it went! Lemme know

  • @bubblepuffie916
    @bubblepuffie916 Před 4 lety +5

    I'm here for homework too!

  • @pushyamitrameena1235
    @pushyamitrameena1235 Před 4 lety +1

    Wonderful i love this explanation type really thankyou

  • @bulliedpanda
    @bulliedpanda Před 5 lety +1

    thank you this video is very helpful

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    @smarikabasnet2200 Před 5 lety +5

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  • @laraw3971
    @laraw3971 Před 5 lety +15

    Who is using this for a project and not paying attention?

  • @AST24796
    @AST24796 Před 4 lety +2

    very good explanation and graphics....✌️

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    @piyushjcpubg Před 5 lety +1

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    @jesuissleep Před 6 lety +19

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  • @sameeptalati
    @sameeptalati Před 6 lety +4

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  • @rukundogad9878
    @rukundogad9878 Před 4 lety +1

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  • @fammy4365
    @fammy4365 Před 3 lety

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  • @zynaazim3860
    @zynaazim3860 Před 5 lety +4

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  • @Katzelle3
    @Katzelle3 Před 7 lety +6

    Better than coal.

  • @chuiszeto4928
    @chuiszeto4928 Před 5 lety +1

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  • @KAUSHIKverse
    @KAUSHIKverse Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks
    Because your explanation is to good