Jet Propulsion/Turbines
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A turbine produces mechanical work from the pressure or kinetic enrgy of a moving fluid. They differ from reciprocating motors in that the fluid flows through continuously.
Turbines like compressors can be axial or radial.
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[edit] Applications
[edit] Water Turbines
The earliest water turbines were water wheels.
These extract mechanical work from water pressure.
[edit] Wind Turbines
Commonly known as windmill extract work from the wind.
[edit] Steam Turbines
These extract mechanical work from steam.
[edit] Axial Turbines
Used in most gas turbines and steam turbines
[edit] Radial Turbines
Used in turbochargers and small gas turbines.
