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.
Applications[edit | edit source]
Water Turbines[edit | edit source]
The earliest water turbines were water wheels.
These extract mechanical work from water pressure.
Wind Turbines[edit | edit source]
Commonly known as windmill extract work from the wind.
Steam Turbines[edit | edit source]
These extract mechanical work from steam.
Axial Turbines[edit | edit source]
Used in most gas turbines and steam turbines
Radial Turbines[edit | edit source]
Used in turbochargers and small gas turbines.