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patrickkkk:
Many people usually think of a very big dam construction whenever they hear the word " Hydro electric system ", it is important to know that there are different types of hydro electric system which do not necessarily need the availability of big dam. Many of these mini hydro electric systems may generate electricity that can efficiently supply rural communities. That small river that flows behind your house may be a good source of power to generate electricity.


TYPES OF HYDRO-ELECTRIC GENERATION SYSTEM

PICO HYDRO ELECTRIC SYSTEM

This is the type of hydro electric system that is capable of generating electricity within a range of 0kw - 5kw. It is useful in rural houses that require only a small amount of electricity energy. A pico- hydro electric system set up is typically run-of- the- river meaning dams are not needed but rather pipes divert some of the flow and drop this down a gradient and through the turbine before returning it to the stream.

patrickkkk:
MICRO HYDRO- ELECTRIC SYSTEM

It is hydro- electric system that typically produces electricity within the range of 5kw - 100kw. This type of hydro electric can provide power to small communities or isolated home. This system can provide an economical source of energy without purchase of fuel. In this case water from flowing river may be gathered in a space and the water is allowed to flow down a slope to create a high pressure within the penstock pipe to the turbine which turns the alternator that produces the electricity.

patrickkkk:
A pico hydroelectric system

Konquest:
An impressive thread.