TURBINE STORY |
In our previous article, we have discussed the invention and utility of wind turbine in detail to our esteemed readers, but without knowing the practical performance and working principles of the turbine, this example becomes like the English language that can be read and heard but not spoken.
So, let us move on to our main topic. Basically, the word turbine is derived from the Latin word turbo, which means "Vortex" and "Cap".
Here, to increase the knowledge of our esteemed readers, let us tell you that vortex refers to that special state of the flow of water or any liquid in which the flow takes the form of a shell commonly found in the sea, and cap is a special round-shaped rod.
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Claude Burdin |
In 1822, this name was proposed by Claude Burdin, a mining engineer from France. Later, in 1824, a student of Claude proposed this name in honor of his first water-powered turbine.
In practical terms, turbines are divided into two different types, the first is known as impulse and the second is known as reaction turbine.
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IMPULSE TURBINE WORKING PRINCIPLE |
Impulse turbines are connected to special types of water or gas nozzles, whose function is to create a special type of pressure in water or gas and with the help of this highly pressurized water or gas, the blades of the turbine are rotated. Impulse turbines are generally used for hydropower power plants or steam power generation.
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REACTION TURBINE |
On the other hand, reaction turbines work under the principles of Newton's Third Law and perform their work with the natural flow of water or gas without the help of any pressure or nozzles.
Here we will tell our esteemed readers that Newton says in his Third Law that every action has an equal reaction, on the basis of which reaction turbines perform their work. These turbines play an important role in power plants and marine propulsion systems.
Thus, these turbines have been divided into two different types according to the working method, but today's modern turbines in the world are capable of working in both modes simultaneously, depending on the operational conditions and the production demand. The performance of these modern turbines is tested with the help of various scientific formulas, software and simulation programs. Today, there are different types of turbines in the world that are playing a special role in the production demand of heavy industry, such as:
STEAM TURBINE: - Plays an important role in meeting the production demand of electricity in thermal power plants.
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STEAM TURBINE |
WIND TURBINE: - Plays an important role in meeting the electricity demand in various industries and villages and is known as an environmentally friendly invention in the 10th century.
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WIND TURBINE |
GAS TURBINE: - In today's modern era, these turbines are widely used in the manufacture of aircraft engines due to their relatively low weight and high power.
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GAS TURBINE |
WATER TURBINE:- This type of turbine is used to meet the demand for electricity generation in rivers and dams. These turbines are of special importance due to their environmental friendliness.
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WATER TURBINE |
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Written by Syed Murtaza Hassan