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Turbine spins due to mechanical and rotation energy being applied to them. In a wind turbine that energy comes from moving air. Hydroelectric and water mill turbines use the energy from flowing water. Fuel and natural gas can also drive the turbines that generate electricity or provide the thrust needed by aircraft to fly also.
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What is needed to run the turbine of a hydroelectric power plant?
Water at pressure that is sufficient to continuously spin the turbine(s).
What is Water power used for?
A: Water sitting at 100' has a tremendous kinetic energy if allow to flow to spin a turbine this power which if free can generate power in the form of electricity
Hydroelectric power depends on what two things?
A hydroelectric generator requires two things to produce power; water and head. Water is obviously needed to spin the turbine, and head is the difference in altitude between the surface of the water in the reservoir above the generator and the water turbine at the generator.
Prime movers for power generating operation?
A "prime mover" is part of a generator - specificially the thing that's causing the generator to spin (such as a turbine). It is called the prime mover because it is what is causing the generator's rotation.
What is difference between radial flow turbine and axial flow turbine?
in a radial flow turbine the steam enters the turbine in the direction of its radius and leaves it in the direction of the axis of the shaft. in a axial flow turbine the steam enters the turbine in the direction of the axis of the shaft and leaves the turbine in the same direction.
How does the wind cause a turbine to spin?
turbines spin when there is a cause of wind..!!
Which does not provide the energy to spin a turbine?
electromagnetics
Uses movement of water or wind to spin a turbine?
A windmill uses movement of water or wind to spin a turbine. This is a natural way to make energy and keep it for future use.
Why must the turbine spin for nuclear power?
To turn the generators.
How fast does a wind turbine spin?
it depends how windy it is by vysnav.k ;-)
What is needed to run the turbine of a hydroelectric power plant?
Water at pressure that is sufficient to continuously spin the turbine(s).
How does nuclear fission spin a turbine?
The heat energy resulting from nuclear fission is used to produce steam that spins the turbine.
What is the drive of a turbo charger?
the exhaust spins a turbine to make it spin
Does heat energy make wires in a generator spin?
In a way. It is the difference between temperatures at the inlet and outlet of the steam turbine (generically, a 'heat engine') which results in the turbine spinning -this, in turn, causes the generator to spin.
Does a wind turbine spin at the speed of sound?
Definitely not. Not even the tip of the blade.
Where can you get a wind turbine model?
Amazon has a Solar Wind Turbine Model for less than $50 and also a USB Wind Turbine Model for the same price. With the solar model the blades spin when sunlight hits the solar panels and with the usb model the blades will spin when connected to a usb port.
How a gas turbine work?
Basically, a gas turbine is powered by gas under pressure, The gas is pressurized by burning some type of fuel such as kerosene, jet fuel, or propane. That heat causes air expansion, and the subsequent inflow of air makes the turbine spin. A gas turbine consists of three main parts; a combustion chamber, a turbine and a compressor. Air and fuel are mixed in the combustion chamber where it is ignited and increases in speed and power. This power is directed over the turbine blades which spin the turbine and power the compressor. It's a pretty simple process: heated fuel causes pressure and air expansion. The expanded air causes a turbine to spin. That is how gas turbines like jet engines work.
