18.4.1 - Hydro Projects Overview
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What is a hydroelectric project?
💡 Hint: Think about how energy is harvested from nature.
Name one principle of fluid mechanics.
💡 Hint: It's related to conservation of energy.
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What is the main purpose of hydroelectric projects?
💡 Hint: Think about what these projects fundamentally aim to achieve.
The Bhakra Nangal dam is located in which country?
💡 Hint: Remember the project we discussed in detail!
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Calculate the power generated by a hydroelectric dam if the water inflow rate is 1000 m³/s and the height difference is 30 meters. Use the formula P = ρghQ.
💡 Hint: Remember to convert from cubic meters to watts properly.
Discuss the engineering strategies that mitigate sedimentation effects in hydro projects.
💡 Hint: Consider how fluid dynamics can assist in this process.
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