Taum Sauk Hydroelectric Power Station Normally the hydroelectric power stations are designed to generate electricity by catching and enhancing the natural motion of the water flow of a river. The usual hydroelectric power station requires building of semi-natural water reservoir by building a dam wall on the way of a river, which leads to accumulation of huge water amounts. This accumulated water causes huge pressure on the dam wall which is used to generate electricity by letting the water pass through turbine tunnels. This way utilizes the Earth gravity and the natural water flow of a river for power generation. It requires some expenses only for maintenance of the dam wall and the facilities on it. But the Taum Sauk Hydroelectric Power Station belongs to more specific type of power plants: a pump storage hydroelectric power station. There is no natural water inflow and the power generating reservoir is filled by few pumps. See more at: bit.ly/LIj8A8
Posted on: Fri, 24 Jan 2014 11:33:12 +0000
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