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waterpowerPower produced by a stream of water as it turns a wheel or similar device. The waterwheel, probably invented in the 1st century BC, was widely used throughout the Middle Ages and into modern times for grinding grain, operating bellows for furnaces, and other purposes. The more compact water turbine, which passes water through a series of fixed and rotating blades, was introduced in 1827. Water turbines, used originally for direct mechanical drive for irrigation, now are used almost exclusively to generate hydroelectric power. waterpower [′wȯd·ər‚pau̇·ər] (mechanics) Power, usually electric, generated from an elevated water supply by the use of hydraulic turbines. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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While it's undetermined how much wind power potential is available in the North, the Ontario Waterpower Association estimates there's an estimated 4,000 MW to 5,000 MW in Northern Ontario and the Moose River basin that could be developed and added to the provincial supply mix. hydroelectric: related to the generation of electricity by waterpower. When waterpower and maritime transport were essential for industry, factory sites claimed prime waterfront locations. |
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