reaction turbine
reaction turbine · reaction turbines
A power-generation prime mover having nozzles mounted on the moving elementA power-generation prime mover having nozzles mounted on the moving element; turned by the reaction of the issuing fluid jet
Meaning
1 sensesA power-generation prime mover having nozzles mounted on the moving element; turned by the reaction of the issuing fluid jet
More definitions
- a turbine with blades arranged to develop torque from gradual decrease of steam pressure from inlet to exhaust
Forms
plural: reaction turbines| Singular | reaction turbine |
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