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.