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Hydropower Glossary Terms Quiz

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What does the term 'closed-loop pumped storage hydropower' refer to?

A system that allows uninterrupted flow of water from intake to tailrace.

A system that operates with multiple turbines in parallel.

A system designed to utilize cavitation phenomenon.

A system with two reservoirs not connected to natural water sources. (correct)

What is the purpose of a 'control gate' in hydropower?

To prevent cavitation in turbines.

To increase the capacity factor of the power plant.

To convert water flow into electricity.

To regulate water released from a reservoir to the power generation unit. (correct)

What does 'biogenic' mean in the context of hydropower?

Involving the utilization of digital control systems in power plants.

Produced or brought about by living organisms. (correct)

Related to the denitrification process in water bodies.

Referring to the civil infrastructure of a hydropower project.

What is the primary impact of cavitation on hydropower turbines?

Formation of shock waves leading to surface cavities. Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the maintenance program based on information collected from monitoring equipment throughout a power plant's life cycle?

Condition-based maintenance Signup and view all the answers

What do adjustable-speed technology machines in hydropower have the ability to do?

Vary the power consumed or generated Signup and view all the answers

What are ancillary services provided by power plants used for in the hydropower industry?

To ensure stable electricity delivery Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of a balancing authority in the power sector?

Integrating resource plans and maintaining load balance Signup and view all the answers

What does 'baseload' refer to in the context of electrical power systems?

Minimum energy demand over a specific period of time Signup and view all the answers

What does 'biodiversity' refer to in the context of habitats or ecosystems?

Variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem Signup and view all the answers