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 4 роки тому +380

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

  • @carterkinan
    @carterkinan 5 років тому +2213

    Who came here because of homework 😅

    • @Cloud420-bx2kw
      @Cloud420-bx2kw 5 років тому +34

      Christine Greco me I have a presentation due tomorrow

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      @user-xc5dz4lo5i 5 років тому +9

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

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      @lazarbeam2252 5 років тому +12

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      @lazarbeam2252 5 років тому +10

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    • @vmuz1c366
      @vmuz1c366 5 років тому +6

      me i have a presentation

  • @mynameisntlucy2608
    @mynameisntlucy2608 2 роки тому +120

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

  • @rbbd18
    @rbbd18 3 роки тому +186

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

  • @NolanRomero743
    @NolanRomero743 4 роки тому +42

    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 Рік тому

      oh really?

    • @Husshar_Ladka
      @Husshar_Ladka Рік тому +1

      @@Iamtheman325 no electricity production then

    • @Iamtheman325
      @Iamtheman325 Рік тому

      @@Husshar_Ladka exactly

  • @Parachute880
    @Parachute880 4 роки тому +10

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

  • @kelithic
    @kelithic 6 років тому +133

    "Damned water."
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    School brought me.

  • @scotttambatengbeh9573
    @scotttambatengbeh9573 2 роки тому +2

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

  • @studentenergy
    @studentenergy  3 роки тому +8

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  • @nitubhardwaj5578
    @nitubhardwaj5578 4 роки тому +5

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

  • @raiha4947
    @raiha4947 4 роки тому +14

    Had to see this for quarantine

  • @lolaabazi4198
    @lolaabazi4198 Рік 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

  • @jimbobimboslice
    @jimbobimboslice 4 роки тому +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.

  • @akshitabhardwaj8913
    @akshitabhardwaj8913 7 років тому +103

    the narration too is very good

  • @nightwolfeplays5121
    @nightwolfeplays5121 5 років тому +46

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

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

  • @mayae1018
    @mayae1018 7 років тому +259

    thanks needed it for project

  • @valentinlopez182
    @valentinlopez182 3 роки тому +4

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

  • @camilascatonebedin3002
    @camilascatonebedin3002 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @anansari1808
    @anansari1808 4 роки тому +12

    Her voice is so relaxing. 😍

  • @Karuminu2
    @Karuminu2 6 років тому +36

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

  • @valentinavaccarini8238
    @valentinavaccarini8238 5 років тому +5

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

  • @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

  • @satyabratasaha3505
    @satyabratasaha3505 6 років тому +12

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

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

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

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

  • @RamanSharma89
    @RamanSharma89 Рік тому

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

  • @amaninyambulapi3650
    @amaninyambulapi3650 6 років тому +6

    thank you for your lesson

  • @hothikirit6629
    @hothikirit6629 7 років тому +12

    good explanation nice speech

  • @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

  • @ikeacrumpets
    @ikeacrumpets 5 років тому +11

    Thank you so much info for my project!

  • @Probablyervy
    @Probablyervy 5 років тому +5

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  • @goahead3654
    @goahead3654 5 років тому +4

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  • @bhawanajain5053
    @bhawanajain5053 5 років тому +4

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  • @snazzyquizzes2336
    @snazzyquizzes2336 3 роки тому +6

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

  • @owenjoslin1471
    @owenjoslin1471 5 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!

  • @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

  • @koolkoala2116
    @koolkoala2116 3 роки тому +1

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

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    @sharjeelrajpoot9931 3 роки тому +1

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  • @eternallyspoopy2238
    @eternallyspoopy2238 5 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.

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      @vijjilaxmi985 3 роки тому

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      @AR-ei3fs 3 роки тому

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    • @eternallyspoopy2238
      @eternallyspoopy2238 3 роки тому +1

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  • @craftedxd7363
    @craftedxd7363 2 роки тому +4

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  • @sinkryz-reacts
    @sinkryz-reacts 6 років тому +136

    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.

  • @davleshnibinita9718
    @davleshnibinita9718 5 років тому +1

    Thanks I needed that for my test in school

  • @ronaldmurida107
    @ronaldmurida107 7 років тому +24

    GOOD EXPLANATION

  • @smolroyals6823
    @smolroyals6823 4 роки тому +8

    Answered one question with this :) then left

  • @user-ds1hd8rm5m
    @user-ds1hd8rm5m Місяць тому

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

  • @vaibhavshukla780
    @vaibhavshukla780 Рік тому

    thanks for this video it helped me a lot in my assignment of hydroelectricity , I had to make a very big report on this , so it really helped , thank s god bless you

  • @sumitrachoudhury4503
    @sumitrachoudhury4503 5 років тому +4

    Nice it helps me in school today

  • @leorougerie9329
    @leorougerie9329 6 років тому +6

    I LOVE IT

  • @WisomofHal
    @WisomofHal 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @ananyaroy6336
    @ananyaroy6336 7 років тому +2

    Very well explained for Students to follow

  • @janhakonpettersen
    @janhakonpettersen 7 років тому +3

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

    • @kls2770
      @kls2770 6 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. ;)

  • @kool_mitchannel2037
    @kool_mitchannel2037 4 роки тому +10

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    @SilverbulletProRBLX 7 років тому +2

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  • @abhighnyashetty3781
    @abhighnyashetty3781 3 місяці тому +1

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  • @OrioleFan18
    @OrioleFan18 6 років тому +3

    Thank you for this information

  • @creep1263
    @creep1263 6 років тому +4

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

  • @nyigambole1925
    @nyigambole1925 Рік тому

    Beautifully made..... Thank You !!

  • @lohiyasathishkumar1358
    @lohiyasathishkumar1358 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much for sharing more information about hydropower

  • @MikeEhrmantraut-vs2cg
    @MikeEhrmantraut-vs2cg 3 роки тому +21

    Who is on online school right now?

  • @sheeriocentral3296
    @sheeriocentral3296 4 роки тому +16

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

  • @ishmeetkaur974
    @ishmeetkaur974 5 років тому +1

    Thank you.... Nice explanation 👍👍

  • @talitajames7652
    @talitajames7652 7 років тому +1

    nice clean video, great job!

  • @killerbearxi7410
    @killerbearxi7410 7 років тому +5

    thks!!!need it for school project

  • @prezadorz496
    @prezadorz496 5 років тому +21

    Thx needed this for homework

  • @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?

  • @Dfokum2095
    @Dfokum2095 7 років тому +1

    Beautiful illustration

  • @rahulvbhoye3217
    @rahulvbhoye3217 3 роки тому +3

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

  • @shubhamoptics8330
    @shubhamoptics8330 3 роки тому +5

    Actually have seen this many times

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    @piyushjcpubg 5 років тому +1

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  • @fellowbramptonian
    @fellowbramptonian 2 роки тому +1

    got a physics test tomorrow and needed to watch this 😎

  • @AngelaCelestinewrites
    @AngelaCelestinewrites 6 років тому +5

    Really helpful! Thanks for uploading...

  • @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 3 роки тому

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

  • @ahtishamfaraz07faraz44
    @ahtishamfaraz07faraz44 6 років тому +1

    Thank you for helping in my project

  • @kame2709
    @kame2709 5 років тому

    good job i needed it for class work

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    @jesuissleep 6 років тому +19

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  • @smarikabasnet2200
    @smarikabasnet2200 5 років тому +5

    Finally got it...

  • @AST24796
    @AST24796 4 роки тому +2

    very good explanation and graphics....✌️

  • @chuiszeto4928
    @chuiszeto4928 5 років тому +1

    thank you!!

  • @sameeptalati
    @sameeptalati 6 років тому +4

    Nyc explanation

  • @emmali3796
    @emmali3796 6 років тому +5

    This is fantastic. Thank you.

  • @rachitgupta6506
    @rachitgupta6506 6 років тому

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

  • @pratyanchadeore3520
    @pratyanchadeore3520 2 роки тому +1

    This video was really helpful. Thanks.

  • @MintyAlexx
    @MintyAlexx 2 роки тому +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...

  • @laraw3971
    @laraw3971 5 років тому +15

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

  • @Duhulu
    @Duhulu 3 роки тому +2

    This is so helpful! thanks

  • @akshitabhardwaj8913
    @akshitabhardwaj8913 7 років тому +2

    amazing video

  • @amongusgames6081
    @amongusgames6081 4 роки тому +6

    I want the music

  • @anirudhedemdpsn-std2629
    @anirudhedemdpsn-std2629 2 роки тому +3

    Who else picked this vid to share this to class

  • @rukundogad9878
    @rukundogad9878 4 роки тому +1

    wow you are good teacher and we need more lessons

  • @chiyo0611
    @chiyo0611 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks i needed this for homework :)

  • @oxyboys3538
    @oxyboys3538 2 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.

  • @Katzelle3
    @Katzelle3 7 років тому +6

    Better than coal.

  • @pushyamitrameena1235
    @pushyamitrameena1235 4 роки тому +1

    Wonderful i love this explanation type really thankyou

  • @taffyistrashy
    @taffyistrashy 4 роки тому +1

    We should make Hydropower a leading supplier. Only creates small carbon emissions and can constantly run unlike wind turbines which may not always run due to the weather.

    • @kidsdontmatter
      @kidsdontmatter 4 роки тому

      Taffy is trashy but to think about it, the country Laos is using hydropower yet it caused too much silt in the water and it got muddy because of the hydropower. There are pros and cons. What I’m trying to figure out is how to get around that bit to where everything flows to be even

  • @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!

  • @bubblepuffie916
    @bubblepuffie916 4 роки тому +5

    I'm here for homework too!

  • @bulliedpanda
    @bulliedpanda 5 років тому +1

    thank you this video is very helpful

  • @kls2770
    @kls2770 6 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.