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  • @josie4882
    @josie4882 4 роки тому +429

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

  • @scotttambatengbeh9573
    @scotttambatengbeh9573 2 роки тому +8

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

  • @Parachute880
    @Parachute880 4 роки тому +13

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

  • @NolanRomero743
    @NolanRomero743 4 роки тому +52

    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 2 роки тому +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 2 роки тому +2

      What if the water in the damn drys up?

    • @twqc33z4
      @twqc33z4 2 роки тому

      oh really?

    • @Husshar_Ladka
      @Husshar_Ladka Рік тому +1

      @@Iamtheman325 no electricity production then

    • @Iamtheman325
      @Iamtheman325 Рік тому

      @@Husshar_Ladka exactly

  • @mynameisntlucy2608
    @mynameisntlucy2608 3 роки тому +130

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

  • @sinkryz-reacts
    @sinkryz-reacts 7 років тому +146

    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.

  • @curry._rice2407
    @curry._rice2407 4 роки тому +19

    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

    • @vijjilaxmi985
      @vijjilaxmi985 3 роки тому

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      @vijjilaxmi985 3 роки тому

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      @vijjilaxmi985 3 роки тому

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      @vijjilaxmi985 3 роки тому

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    • @stvrfir3.09
      @stvrfir3.09 Рік тому

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  • @anansari1808
    @anansari1808 4 роки тому +15

    Her voice is so relaxing. 😍

  • @rbbd18
    @rbbd18 3 роки тому +191

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

  • @jimbobimboslice
    @jimbobimboslice 4 роки тому +18

    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.

  • @nightwolfeplays5121
    @nightwolfeplays5121 6 років тому +47

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

  • @nitubhardwaj5578
    @nitubhardwaj5578 5 років тому +5

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

  • @carterkinan
    @carterkinan 5 років тому +2345

    Who came here because of homework 😅

    • @Cloud420-bx2kw
      @Cloud420-bx2kw 5 років тому +36

      Christine Greco me I have a presentation due tomorrow

    • @139-o9l
      @139-o9l 5 років тому +9

      Bro i have TIPE and this just popped off of nowhere im in tears .

    • @lazarbeam2252
      @lazarbeam2252 5 років тому +12

      Me

    • @lazarbeam2252
      @lazarbeam2252 5 років тому +9

      I’m sad

    • @vmuz1c366
      @vmuz1c366 5 років тому +7

      me i have a presentation

  • @rahulvbhoye3217
    @rahulvbhoye3217 4 роки тому +3

    Will the information be available in PDF format? If so, send

  • @lolaabazi4198
    @lolaabazi4198 2 роки тому +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

  • @valentinlopez182
    @valentinlopez182 3 роки тому +4

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

  • @owenjoslin1471
    @owenjoslin1471 6 років тому +9

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

  • @verynice6685
    @verynice6685 7 років тому +2

    What does the kilowatts part mean? Please respond ASAP

  • @akshitabhardwaj8913
    @akshitabhardwaj8913 8 років тому +102

    the narration too is very good

  • @LixianVA
    @LixianVA Рік тому +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

  • @pro_xima_alpha
    @pro_xima_alpha 3 роки тому +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!

  • @Karuminu2
    @Karuminu2 7 років тому +36

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

  • @harshavardhanirugu3594
    @harshavardhanirugu3594 6 років тому +18

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

  • @raiha4947
    @raiha4947 4 роки тому +15

    Had to see this for quarantine

  • @kelithic
    @kelithic 6 років тому +136

    "Damned water."
    Gosh Dangit, Jimmy!
    LOLOL
    School brought me.

  • @ejartsbubble
    @ejartsbubble 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @mayae1018
    @mayae1018 8 років тому +258

    thanks needed it for project

  • @koolkid9937
    @koolkid9937 6 років тому +1

    So.... this is a natural recourse in Brazil?

  • @valentinavaccarini8238
    @valentinavaccarini8238 6 років тому +5

    I watch these videos for my environmental management exam tomorrow 💕😬

  • @geoffdavis9096
    @geoffdavis9096 6 років тому

    So when the cement trucks are gone and the decaying plants in the flooded basin die ... then there are no more greenhouse gases associated with an hydroelectric dam?

  • @studentenergy
    @studentenergy  3 роки тому +8

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  • @cathy.meowmeow
    @cathy.meowmeow 7 років тому +1

    What application/software did you use in making this video?

  • @cursory9031
    @cursory9031 Місяць тому +3

    Just a reminder that this video was from 2015 and will still be usable for another 50 years.

  • @banhanhduong2483
    @banhanhduong2483 Рік тому

    Can I ask for the transcript of this video

  • @lilyhodgson9585
    @lilyhodgson9585 7 років тому +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

  • @milanelsen1796
    @milanelsen1796 6 років тому +1

    What animation software do you use?

  • @MintyAlexx
    @MintyAlexx 3 роки тому +8

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

  • @paulfortin7764
    @paulfortin7764 Рік тому

    Didnt see the fluctuations that occur with global warming, so what is the possible solution?

  • @satyabratasaha3505
    @satyabratasaha3505 7 років тому +12

    A lot of help on my project. Thanks a lot.Oh and I subscribed.

  • @ronraymond2794
    @ronraymond2794 14 днів тому

    Does any one know the app they used to do this presentation or something similar you guys use to do these homework’s. Please.

  • @amongusgames6081
    @amongusgames6081 5 років тому +6

    I want the music

  • @ps.p4429
    @ps.p4429 4 роки тому

    Can you share excitation and ucb detail of Hydroelectric generation

  • @craftedxd7363
    @craftedxd7363 2 роки тому +4

    Thank you! This is very informative! 😊

  • @3randomsiblings120
    @3randomsiblings120 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @oxyboys3538
    @oxyboys3538 3 роки тому +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.

  • @Piano_Relax
    @Piano_Relax 3 роки тому

    Can you tell me hydroelectric power disadvantages ?

  • @mandarin1257
    @mandarin1257 6 років тому +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  6 років тому +1

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

    • @mandarin1257
      @mandarin1257 6 років тому +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 5 років тому

      it is a good idea

    • @apcaboylan9584
      @apcaboylan9584 4 роки тому

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

    • @randomguy6328
      @randomguy6328 4 роки тому

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

  • @moviesync3131
    @moviesync3131 11 місяців тому

    Wouldn't the water going out have to be less than what comes in?

  • @snazzyquizzes2336
    @snazzyquizzes2336 4 роки тому +6

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

  • @Natasha-wv6xu
    @Natasha-wv6xu 7 місяців тому

    I work in a company where they told me that for the hpp is best if it works on maximum power according to the level of accumulation but if we put it to work for less power it will still use almost the same amount of water. Is that true?

  • @zachary.mp4
    @zachary.mp4 6 років тому +11

    Thank you so much info for my project!

  • @camilascatonebedin3002
    @camilascatonebedin3002 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @MikeEhrmantraut-vs2cg
    @MikeEhrmantraut-vs2cg 3 роки тому +23

    Who is on online school right now?

  • @samuelebittante1986
    @samuelebittante1986 6 років тому +1

    what's the name of the song, please?

  • @mustafa.h6927
    @mustafa.h6927 6 років тому +6

    Really good information and explaining!

  • @RamanSharma89
    @RamanSharma89 Рік тому

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

  • @bhawanajain5053
    @bhawanajain5053 5 років тому +4

    This video gave me alot of information , thanks 😀

  • @SalmanKhan-yl9ps
    @SalmanKhan-yl9ps 3 роки тому

    turbine are closely located with generator or far from it

  • @eternallyspoopy2238
    @eternallyspoopy2238 6 років тому +18

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

    • @moonstudio667
      @moonstudio667 4 роки тому +2

      no bruh, just take notes.

    • @vijjilaxmi985
      @vijjilaxmi985 3 роки тому

      Bruh you don’t need to like she said TAKE NOTES 📝

    • @AR-ei3fs
      @AR-ei3fs 3 роки тому

      Make one bullet point and ask if it’s enough.....

    • @eternallyspoopy2238
      @eternallyspoopy2238 3 роки тому +1

      @@vijjilaxmi985 kinda hard to take notes two years later guys

    • @The_TomatoWasTaken
      @The_TomatoWasTaken 3 місяці тому

      @@nootnootmofos7415 XDDDDDDD

  • @IrfanAli-bs8nm
    @IrfanAli-bs8nm 8 місяців тому

    what software you are using for this kind of animation?

  • @zynaazim3860
    @zynaazim3860 5 років тому +4

    Could someone please professionally caption this? I have to use this for school, and it is quite frustrating as a hoh (hard of hearing) teen when I don't have captions. Thanks!

  • @kls2770
    @kls2770 7 років тому +1

    Super ! but you didn't go further by explaining what are Small Hydro Power Plants, and Micro Hydro Plants. In these cases, the impact on the river, flora and fauna is much less, the period of construction is more reduced, the power plants are NOT blocking the river, etc. than large dams.

  • @goahead3654
    @goahead3654 6 років тому +4

    awesome !!!!! beautiful explanation and amazing animation

  • @thelatterdayarbiter
    @thelatterdayarbiter 5 років тому

    Do you think this method would work if it were say a motor for a vehicle?

  • @jesuissleep
    @jesuissleep 7 років тому +19

    I want to buy this music on iTunes. It’s beautiful. And I want it.

  • @WisdomofHal
    @WisdomofHal 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @ronaldmurida107
    @ronaldmurida107 7 років тому +24

    GOOD EXPLANATION

  • @amazingproducts-sahilview3916
    @amazingproducts-sahilview3916 2 роки тому

    i want to setup the 10kw alternator in my field can anyone please tell me whats the requirment. ie speed of water flow etc and how much electricity it will generate per-hour

  • @amaninyambulapi3650
    @amaninyambulapi3650 7 років тому +6

    thank you for your lesson

  • @deadeye_john
    @deadeye_john 3 роки тому

    Do you get more electricity if the rotor and stator is bigger?

  • @kool_mitchannel2037
    @kool_mitchannel2037 4 роки тому +10

    I NEED IT FOR MY PROJECT I GOT A PLUS THANKS YOU SO MUCH

  • @THESPRAWL-u1h
    @THESPRAWL-u1h 7 місяців тому

    no wonder teachers love this video, amazing animations! I also am teaching with this. Thank you!

  • @Probablyervy
    @Probablyervy 6 років тому +5

    A lot of help for my project thank you so much it helps a lot

  • @user-cu9hy6hn9b
    @user-cu9hy6hn9b 8 місяців тому

    Can anyone explain how the turbines generate electricity? I'm a little confused on that front (how the kinetic energy gets converted to electricity).

  • @janhakonpettersen
    @janhakonpettersen 7 років тому +3

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

    • @kls2770
      @kls2770 7 років тому

      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. ;)

  • @abhighnyashetty3781
    @abhighnyashetty3781 9 місяців тому +1

    Informative .Highly appreciated ❤

  • @hothikirit6629
    @hothikirit6629 8 років тому +12

    good explanation nice speech

  • @thedragonemperor1275
    @thedragonemperor1275 4 роки тому

    What is this music??? Plz tell if anybody knows

  • @prezadorz496
    @prezadorz496 6 років тому +21

    Thx needed this for homework

  • @saff1257
    @saff1257 5 років тому +1

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

  • @sheeriocentral3296
    @sheeriocentral3296 5 років тому +16

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

    • @bananyamoonie4396
      @bananyamoonie4396 4 роки тому

      wait are you refering to mr.allen at ish?

    • @HSEEEE
      @HSEEEE Місяць тому

      Hi

    • @HSEEEE
      @HSEEEE Місяць тому

      Who watching this in 2024😂

    • @HSEEEE
      @HSEEEE Місяць тому

      😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @mohamadkuk
    @mohamadkuk 8 років тому +1

    Thank you very much, but really it will be nice to put cc on your videos .. Go on

  • @sumitrachoudhury4503
    @sumitrachoudhury4503 6 років тому +4

    Nice it helps me in school today

  • @kaye3952
    @kaye3952 3 роки тому

    how heat is produced?

  • @laraw3971
    @laraw3971 5 років тому +15

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

  • @akshayrana9351
    @akshayrana9351 5 років тому

    Which tool is this for creating videos

  • @nbigaming2273
    @nbigaming2273 8 років тому +6

    Needs CC

    • @w0lt288
      @w0lt288 6 років тому

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  • @meheklalwani1358
    @meheklalwani1358 Рік тому

    Can I get written notes of this information

  • @AngelaCelestinewritesNOMORE
    @AngelaCelestinewritesNOMORE 7 років тому +5

    Really helpful! Thanks for uploading...

  • @NurlanSherimbekov
    @NurlanSherimbekov 9 місяців тому

    Can we get permission to link this to our student page on green energy?

  • @RAHULPAL-ro2dk
    @RAHULPAL-ro2dk 2 роки тому +20

    Who came here because of exam (soon)🌚

  • @anjanasingha4566
    @anjanasingha4566 4 роки тому

    What animation did ya use

  • @emmali3796
    @emmali3796 6 років тому +5

    This is fantastic. Thank you.

  • @pawangour9627
    @pawangour9627 3 роки тому

    Sir how to find the turbine size for water flow

  • @OrioleFan18
    @OrioleFan18 7 років тому +3

    Thank you for this information

  • @myatthit5536
    @myatthit5536 6 років тому

    Thanks, I want this video file but can't..

    • @studentenergy
      @studentenergy  6 років тому

      Hi Myat - we've used this site before to download videos: y2mate.com/

  • @LA-bq6hf
    @LA-bq6hf 6 років тому

    I dont get it. If the water that powers a dam comes from a reservoir, does it ever run out? Why do we always see dams overflowing and not drying in the news. I also heard the water from a dam is still but shouldnt it be flowing since the water continously goes down?

    • @studentenergy
      @studentenergy  6 років тому

      Hello! Hydro dams can actually run low on water if there is lower than normal rainfall, or spring runoff. It has happened to dams as big as the Hoover dam before: www.circleofblue.org/2010/world/low-water-may-still-hoover-dam%E2%80%99s-power/. It's generally not as extreme of an event as spillover's, and dont have as compelling visuals, which is likely why they arent reported on as much.

    • @LA-bq6hf
      @LA-bq6hf 6 років тому

      Student Energy thank you! But it still bugs me how they run 24/7 yet the resorvoir is quite small, and it doesn’t even rain everyday. Are they only releasing small quantities of water?

    • @studentenergy
      @studentenergy  6 років тому +1

      Usually the reservoirs and dam will be part of a larger network of rivers. The dam backs up the water that is naturally flowing and pools it in the reservoir. This is mostly done to ensure there is always a large stockpile of water in the reservoir to drive the turbines 24/7. Theoretically you would try to release about the same amount of water as what naturally flows in that river, but practically that is impossible to perfectly maintain. The challenges come with spring runoff or droughts as you can have pretty big changes to what the natural flow rate of that river would be, which makes it harder to keep the artificial flow rate of the dam under control.

  • @smolroyals6823
    @smolroyals6823 4 роки тому +8

    Answered one question with this :) then left

  • @alv1enhidayat907
    @alv1enhidayat907 4 роки тому

    can i make video like that? what app?

  • @creep1263
    @creep1263 6 років тому +4

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