impulse turbine

Noun

Meaning

a turbine that is driven by jets direct against the blades

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De Laval's impulse turbine is simpler, less expensive and does not need to be pressure-proof. Source: Internet

Impulse turbines A selection of impulse turbine blades An impulse turbine has fixed nozzles that orient the steam flow into high speed jets. Source: Internet

Whilst this makes the Parsons turbine much longer and heavier, the overall efficiency of a reaction turbine is slightly higher than the equivalent impulse turbine for the same thermal energy conversion. Source: Internet

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