Components of Hydro Power Plant | Electricity | Energy Management

The main components of hydro power plant could be listed as: 1. Forebay and Intake Structures 2. Head Race or Intake Conduits 3. Surge Tank 4. Turbines and Generators 5. Power House 6. Tail Race and Draft Tube. Component # 1. Forebay and Intake Structures: As the name suggests forebay is an enlarged body of water in front of intake. [...]