reaction turbine

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a turbine with blades arranged to develop torque from gradual decrease of steam pressure from inlet to exhaust

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A turbine composed of moving nozzles alternating with fixed nozzles is called a reaction turbine or Parsons turbine. 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

A reaction turbine needs to fully contain the water during energy transfer. Source: Internet

The Francis reaction turbine is still in wide use today. Source: Internet

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