Yuvraj Birute

Name
Yuvraj Birute
Country
India
Project Idea
Plant Operation Hydroelectricity:

Utilizing the kinetic and potential energy of ocean tides to produce electricity is the function of a tidal hydroelectric power plant, sometimes referred to as a tidal energy or ocean tidal power plant. An summary of this procedure is provided below:

Tidal Cycle: The gravitational attraction of the sun and moon on the oceans of Earth is what causes tides. As the water level rises and falls, there are normally two high tides and two low tides every day.

Tidal Basin or Dam: A tidal basin or dam is built at an appropriate site along the shore to catch tidal energy. The purpose of this construction is to direct and regulate the flow of water.

Underwater turbines or tidal stream generators are situated on the seabed or on support structures within the tidal basin. Similar to underwater wind turbines, these devices are built to harness the kinetic energy of moving water rather than air.

Tidal Flow: Water enters and exits the tidal basin or through submerged channels as the tide rises and falls. The tidal turbines are rotated by this flow, which transforms the mechanical energy of the flowing water into mechanical shaft rotation.

Generator: Above-water generators are coupled to the tidal turbines' mechanical rotation. These generators use the principles of electromagnetic induction to transform the mechanical energy of the rotating shaft into electrical energy.

Transmission of electricity: The electrical energy produced is then delivered through wires to an onshore substation. Here, the electricity is often raised in voltage for effective grid transmission over great distances.

Grid Integration: The electricity is incorporated into the regional or national electrical grid, from which it can be supplied to residences, commercial buildings, and industrial facilities for a variety of purposes.

Tidal hydroelectricity is a promising source of clean energy with the potential to contribute to global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change.
University Name
College of Engineering, Pune.