explain the limitations of tidal energy
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It is site specific and the tidal energy can be recovered economically on the locations where the tidal range is 5m or more. In order to handle large volume flow rates of tidal water at low heads , tidal plants need to operate with several turbines in parallel. Sea water is corrosive
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a) Tidal energy: The energy produced by the surge of ocean water during high and low tides due to difference in sea-levels is called tidal energy. The high and low tides occur due to the gravitational pull of the moon. This causes enormous movement of water.
(b) Tidal energy is harnessed by constructing a dam near the shores. During the high tides water flows into the dam and during the low tides, water flows out. This flowing water rotates the turbine, present at the opening of the dam and produces electricity.
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