Text: Fuel and energy utilization
Question 5 [CO2]
a)
In hydropower technology, the rate of potential energy loss by the falling water is given by the equation: Po = pQgH
Using the principles from this equation, explain the following: i) The advantage of hydropower ii) The disadvantage of hydropower.
(10 marks)
b)
Describe in detail the hydropower technology in Figure Q5 below:
Electric generator
Turbine
Dam
Figure Q5: A hydropower technology
(10 marks)