Turbine Generators and You
How power production occurs and the manner in which we accomplish
3 phase power
-Power Demands in South Carolina-History of Electric Generators-Modern Day Power Generation-Future of Turbine Generators
South Carolina demands 13.4 Terawatt hours of power annually. This power is provided by turbine generators. The means in which is turbine generator is operated depends on the prime mover. Steam through burning coal, natural gas, or nuclear power makes up the majority of this power. Hyrdo and wind combine for less than 10% of the power South Carolina consumes.
Ancient GeneratorsVan de Graaff Generator Faraday Disk Generator
Bad Boi Generators
Prime Movers
Steam PowerWind PowerHydro PowerHuman Power
Faraday’s Law in Practicehttp://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/faraday
Generator Action3 requirements for Generator Action
1) Conductor
2) Magnetic Field
3) Relative motion between the two
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