Definition of turbine Turbine

/tɚˈbajn/ - [terbayn] - tur•bine

We found 7 definitions of turbine from 7 different sources.

What does turbine mean?

Noun Plural: turbines
turbine - rotary engine in which the kinetic energy of a moving fluid is converted into mechanical energy by causing a bladed rotor to rotate
		rotary engine an internal-combustion engine in which power is transmitted directly to rotating components
		vane, blade the flattened weblike part of a feather consisting of a series of barbs on either side of the shaft
		gas turbine turbine that converts the chemical energy of a liquid fuel into mechanical energy by internal combustion; gaseous products of the fuel (which is burned in compressed air) are expanded through a turbine
		hydroelectric turbine turbine consisting of a large and efficient version of a water wheel used to drive an electric generator
		impulse turbine a turbine that is driven by jets direct against the blades
		reaction turbine a turbine with blades arranged to develop torque from gradual decrease of steam pressure from inlet to exhaust
		rotor coil, rotor rotating mechanism consisting of an assembly of rotating airfoils; "there are horizontal rotors on a helicopter or compressor rotors in a jet engine"
		stator, stator coil mechanical device consisting of the stationary part of a motor or generator in or around which the rotor revolves
		steam turbine turbine in which steam strikes blades and makes them turn

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turbine (Noun)
Any of various rotary machines that use the kinetic energy of a continuous stream of fluid a liquid or a gas to turn a shaft.

turbine (n.)
A water wheel, commonly horizontal, variously constructed, but usually having a series of curved floats or buckets, against which the water acts by its impulse or reaction in flowing either outward from a central chamber, inward from an external casing, or from above downward, etc.; -- also called turbine wheel.

turbine
A fluid acceleration machine for generating rotary mechanical power from the energy in a stream of fluid.\n(Source: MGH)

turbine
tur′bin, n. a horizontal water-wheel with vertical axis, receiving and discharging water in various directions round the circumference—by parallel, outward, or inward flow.—adj. Tur′binal, turbinate.—n. (anat.) a scroll-like bone.—adjs. Tur′binate, -d, shaped like a top or inverted cone: spiral: (anat.) whorled in shape: whirling like a top.—ns. Turbinā′tion; Tur′bine-pump, a pump in which water is raised by the inverted action of a turbine-wheel; Turb′ine-steam′er, a vessel impelled by a steam-turbine.—adjs. Tur′biniform, Tur′binoid, top-shaped. [Fr.,—L. turbo, turbinis, a whirl—turbāre, to disturb—turba, disorder.]

A turbine is an engine that turns fluid into energy.

Simple turbines have a shaft with a blade on it. Moving fluids, such as water or air, push the blades so that they turn around with the shaft. The turning movement can be used to make energy. Early turbine examples are windmills and water wheels. Turbine blades can also be turned to move a fluid. This is how simple propeller airplanes work.

A casing can be placed around the turbine to control the movement of the fluid.