Jet Propulsion/Turbines

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

Water Turbines

The earliest water turbines were water wheels.

These extract mechanical work from water pressure.

Water turbines

Wind Turbines

Commonly known as windmill extract work from the wind.

wind turbine

Steam Turbines

These extract mechanical work from steam.

steam turbine

Axial Turbines

Used in most gas turbines and steam turbines

Radial Turbines

Used in turbochargers and small gas turbines.

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