turbine (Meaning)
turbine (n)
rotary engine in which the kinetic energy of a moving fluid is converted into mechanical energy by causing a bladed rotor to rotate
turbine (n.)
A water wheel, commonly horizontal, variously constructed, but usually having a series of curved floats or buckets, against which the water acts by its impulse or reaction in flowing either outward from a central chamber, inward from an external casing, or from above downward, etc.; -- also called turbine wheel.
A form of steam engine analogous in construction and action to the water turbine. There are practically only two distinct kinds, and they are typified in the de Laval and the Parsons and Curtis turbines. The de Laval turbine is an impulse turbine, in which steam impinges upon revolving blades from a flared nozzle. The flare of the nozzle causes expansion of the steam, and hence changes its pressure energy into kinetic energy. An enormous velocity (30,000 revolutions per minute in the 5 H. P. size) is requisite for high efficiency, and the machine has therefore to be geared down to be of practical use. Some recent development of this type include turbines formed of several de Laval elements compounded as in the ordinary expansion engine. The Parsons turbine is an impulse-and-reaction turbine, usually of the axial type. The steam is constrained to pass successively through alternate rows of fixed and moving blades, being expanded down to a condenser pressure of about 1 lb. per square inch absolute. The Curtis turbine is somewhat simpler than the Parsons, and consists of elements each of which has at least two rows of moving blades and one row of stationary. The bucket velocity is lowered by fractional velocity reduction. Both the Parsons and Curtis turbines are suitable for driving dynamos and steamships directly. In efficienc
Synonyms & Antonyms of turbine
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turbine Sentence Examples
- The hydroelectric turbine harnessed the river's power to generate electricity.
- The wind turbine's blades rotated swiftly, transforming kinetic energy into electrical current.
- The gas turbine engine roared to life, propelling the aircraft forward with immense thrust.
- The steam turbine within the power plant rotated smoothly, converting thermal energy into mechanical energy.
- The turbocharger's turbine spun at high speeds, boosting the engine's performance.
- The microturbine provided a sustainable and efficient source of power for a remote village.
- The marine turbine generated electricity from the ocean's tidal currents.
- The water turbine's blades churned through the water, creating a gentle hum.
- The solar thermal turbine converted concentrated sunlight into mechanical energy.
- The Tesla turbine's bladeless design offered a unique and innovative approach to energy generation.
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rotary engine in which the kinetic energy of a moving fluid is converted into mechanical energy by causing a bladed rotor to rotateA water wheel, commonly horiz
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The hydroelectric turbine harnessed the river's power to generate electricity.
The wind turbine's blades rotated swiftly, transforming kinetic energy into electrical current.
The gas turbine engine roared to life, propelling the aircraft forward with immense thrust.
The steam turbine within the power plant rotated smoothly, converting thermal energy into mechanical energy.
