IELTS Writing Task 1: Process Diagram with Sample Answer

IELTS Writing Task 1: Process Writing  with Sample Answer

The diagram shows how electricity is generated by a hydroelectric dam.

Write a 150-word report for a university lecturer explaining how the process works.

 

Academic Writing Task 1- Hydroelectric 

The diagram depicts and elaborates the process of electricity generation with help of Hydro project.

The hydroelectric power generation process involves construction of a dam to store water in the reservoir; and a powerhouse to house generation equipment. The water from dam’s lake is channelized to the turbine through intake and a narrow channel called Pen stock. The water channels are usually narrow passages which are designed to add speed and force to the flow of water. The force of water is, in turn, used to turn the turbine which subsequently runs the generator unit, connected to it, in the powerhouse. The water that passes through channel; and turns the turbine is routed into the river through a second tunnel.  

The electricity resulting from such process is transmitted to distant locations with the help of long distance transmission lines.

**Hydroelectric power generation is a long term solution for meeting power requirements as it is renewable resources; and does not use fossils fuels.  
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Hydroelectric electricity generation process involves four phases, i.e. storage in reservoir; directing towards the turbine through tunnel; electricity generation through generator; release of water into the river; and transmitting electricity through power lines.