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    This was a great impact in the community. The Yuma Project was a great effect towards the Yuma county since there would often be floods‚ especially around spring time when the snow melted from the northern sides along the Colorado river. The Hoover dam was built in order to prevent many of the floodings

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    | | SEGI University In Collaboration with University of Sunderland‚ UK | B.ENG (HONS) ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING | EAT 221 Industrial Studies ASSIGNMENT 1 | TITLE : Sayano-Shushenskaya Hydroelectric Power Station Disaster | DURATION: THREE WEEKS | Name: YOUSSOUF AHMED MOHAMED EUSMAN | UOS ID : 201301 | SCM ID: 021840 | Lecturer: Ms Anis Fariza Md Pazil | Word Count :2884 | Submission Form | Hardcopy: Yes/ No | Softcopy: Yes/No |

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    withstanding the inconsistent and unstable relations between India and Pakistan. According to the treaty‚ India is allowed to utilize water of Ravi and Beas where as Pakistan has rights over Indus‚ Jhelum and Chenab. However‚ India may tap the hydroelectric potential of the rivers specified for Pakistan with a condition that any such attempt would not affect the timings and flow of waters in these rivers. Since Pakistan and India have mistrust in bilateral relations therefore implementation of the

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    The water is directed over a series of turbines that use the its energy to rotate the turbines. The rotating turbines are attached to generators which convert the rotating motion into electricity. What gives the hydroelectric dam its energy? The water reservoir. Water Water is a transparent and nearly colorless chemical substance that is the main component of Earth’s streams‚ lakes‚ and oceans. The energy of moving and flowing water can be converted into electricity‚

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    Investigatory in Physics FOURTH YEARS - A/BOYS(S.Y. 2007-2008) Computer #11 Computer #10 Mam. Bing Sarenas Computer #7 Computer #9 Computer #5 Blog Archive ▼ 2007 (2) ▼ September (2) Hydro-electric Miniature Introduction: There are many ways h... About Me THE HYDRO-ENGINEERS View my complete profile SUNDAY‚ SEPTEMBER 30‚ 2007 Hydro-electric Miniature Abstract: We‚ the Researchers made this investigatory Project‚ the hydro-electric miniature as a source of information of other

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    prompted the switch from nuclear to hydroelectric. Nuclear power is a hot topic in politics due to greenhouse gases though‚ it releases virtually no harmful CO2 gas. However‚ hydropower is also having political issues caused by the decrease in water supply. To help explain the switch I

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    Introduction: In our world there are lots of river in the world which have different importances‚ the Amazon River is the one. The Amazon River is the one of world highest levels of biodiversity. Running out to the South Africa there is the Amazon River and Amazon rainforest which are the 2nd largest river and the largest rainforest in the world. The Amazon River is also the largest drainage basin in the world. Because of its large dimensions‚ it also called “The River Sea”. As one of the most

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    limited resource that will eventually be used up. Alternative energy sources such as solar‚ hydroelectric‚ geothermal and wind energies can be used‚ to conserve the planets limited natural resources. Alternative energy is the use of another energy without the burning of fossil fuels and break up on atoms. Solar energy can be used to operate cars and provide electricity for homes and businesses. Hydroelectric energy can be used to provide electric power to small towns and cities. Geothermal energy

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    many advantages and disadvantages of using nuclear power. Nuclear power is said to prevent power outages that happen in areas without nuclear power. For an example‚ if we were using hydroelectricity and the dam suddenly malfunctions‚ then we won’t have electricity until someone fixes the dam‚ and that would be difficult if it happened in the middle of the night. However‚ on the other hand‚ nuclear power is also considered toxic and it pollutes the Earth with harmful and deadly waste. Here are a few

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    solar heating systems have the advantage of storing heat in essentially free once the infrastructure is paid for. 4) Biomass fuel is in abundant supply and can convert waste into energy. 5) Hydroelectric energy may be expensive to build‚ but are inexpensive to operate. Unlike fossil fuel plants‚ hydroelectric dams do not release air pollutants into the atmosphere that cause acid precipitation. They also last longer than most other plants. 6) Geothermal energy is almost entirely emission free and can

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