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I know this will sound stupid, but what would happen if you just fed air into a turbine? Doesn't it derive energy from the rotation? Why do people run steam through a turbine? Sounds like a wind mill.
Clearly, people do run air through wind turbines...Maylis said:I know this will sound stupid, but what would happen if you just fed air into a turbine? Doesn't it derive energy from the rotation? Why do people run steam through a turbine? Sounds like a wind mill.
It is.Maylis said:Sounds like a wind mill.
Like in a turbocharger, which also works with external * combustion... namely, an internal combustion engine's exhaust gas.jack action said:The answer is often by heating up the air...
* External combustion might not be, exactly, the right term... however, no combustion actually takes placeWikipedia® said:A turbocharger is powered by a turbine driven by the engine's exhaust gas.
A turbine is a machine that converts the energy of a moving fluid, such as air or steam, into mechanical energy. In a turbine, the fluid passes through a series of blades, causing the blades to rotate. This rotation is then used to power a generator or other machinery.
The purpose of feeding air or steam to a turbine is to provide the fluid with the necessary energy to rotate the blades. The fluid is heated and pressurized before entering the turbine, which allows it to expand and push against the blades, causing them to rotate.
The main difference between feeding air and steam to a turbine is the source of energy. Air turbines use compressed air, which is typically produced by a compressor, while steam turbines use high-pressure steam, which is produced by a boiler. Additionally, steam turbines are generally more efficient than air turbines.
The amount of air or steam fed to a turbine is controlled by adjusting the valves that regulate the flow of the fluid. The valves can be opened or closed to increase or decrease the amount of fluid entering the turbine, which in turn affects the speed and power of the turbine.
There are several advantages of using a turbine to generate power. Turbines are efficient and reliable machines, making them a cost-effective option for power generation. They can also use a variety of fuels, including air and steam, making them versatile. Additionally, turbines are environmentally friendly, as they produce minimal emissions compared to other forms of power generation.