5-7 sentences in own words…

1. With a neat sketch, explain the mechanism of power generation in hydroelectric power plants.

2. Explain with a sketch the major components of a reaction turbine. Explain the mechanism.

3. Explain with a sketch the major components of an impulse turbine. Explain the mechanism.

4. Explain the working principle of a Francis turbine

5. Explain the working principle of the Pelton turbine.

6. What is tidal power? Explain a method to extract power from tides

7. How do we calculate the energy content of surface waves? Explain a method to extract energy from surface waves.

8. What causes geothermal energy? With a neat sketch, explain how geothermal energy can be used for space heating of a small house.

9. Explain how a binary cycle geothermal plant works.

10. How is heat extracted from dry rocks?