turbine

Noun
  1. Rotary engine in which the kinetic energy of a moving fluid is converted into mechanical energy by causing a bladed rotor to rotate (synset 104505818)
    is a type of: rotary engine - an internal-combustion engine in which power is transmitted directly to rotating components
    subtypes:
    • gas turbine - turbine that converts the chemical energy of a liquid fuel into mechanical energy by internal combustion; gaseous products of the fuel (which is burned in compressed air) are expanded through a turbine
    • hydroelectric turbine - turbine consisting of a large and efficient version of a water wheel used to drive an electric generator
    • impulse turbine - a turbine that is driven by jets direct against the blades
    • reaction turbine - a turbine with blades arranged to develop torque from gradual decrease of steam pressure from inlet to exhaust
    • steam turbine - turbine in which steam strikes blades and makes them turn
    • wind turbine - a turbine that is driven by the wind
    has:
    • blade, vane - flat surface that rotates and pushes against air or water
    • rotor, rotor coil - the rotating armature of a motor or generator
    • stator, stator coil - mechanical device consisting of the stationary part of a motor or generator in or around which the rotor revolves

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