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Centrifugal Pumps
Thermal Turbo Machines 2 min read

Centrifugal Pumps

·         Centrifugal’ means directing or moving away from the axis. ·         Centrifugal pumps use an impeller and a volute to create partial…

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Thermal Turbo Machines 1 min read

Wind Turbines

·         A wind turbine is a machine for converting the kinetic energy in wind into mechanical energy. ·         If the mechanical energy…

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Kaplan Turbine
Thermal Turbo Machines 1 min read

Kaplan Turbine

·         The Kaplan turbine is a propeller-type water turbine that has adjustable blades. It was developed in 1913 by the Austrian…

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Francis Turbine
Thermal Turbo Machines 1 min read

Francis Turbine

·         The Francis turbine is a reaction turbine, which means that the working fluid changes pressure as it moves through the…

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Pelton Turbine
Thermal Turbo Machines 1 min read

Pelton Turbine

·         The Pelton turbine is a tangential flow impulse turbine. ·         It is most efficient in high head applications. ·         Pelton turbines in…

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Gas Turbine
Thermal Turbo Machines 1 min read

Gas Turbine

·         Gas turbine unit mainly comprises compressor module, turbine module, combustor and many auxiliary components. ·         Gas turbines find wide application as…

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Thermal Turbo Machines 1 min read

Combustor

·         Combustion takes place in a combustor, which is located between the compressor and the turbine. ·         Combustor design requires low velocity…

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