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Term: Impulse turbine

Definition: An impulse turbine is a type of turbine that uses the force of high-speed jets of fluid (water, steam, or gas) to rotate its blades. It works on the principle of Newton's third law of motion.

Senses/Usages:

1. Mechanical Engineering: In mechanical engineering, an impulse turbine refers to a turbine that extracts energy from a high-velocity fluid jet. This type of turbine is commonly used in hydroelectric power plants.

Example sentence: The hydroelectric power plant utilizes an impulse turbine to convert the kinetic energy of flowing water into mechanical energy.

2. Steam Power Generation: In the context of steam power generation, an impulse turbine utilizes a high-velocity steam jet to rotate its blades and generate electricity.

Example sentence: The steam power plant employed an impulse turbine to convert the thermal energy of steam into rotational motion.

3. Aerospace: In aerospace engineering, an impulse turbine can be used to drive auxiliary equipment or compressors in aircraft engines.

Example sentence: The aircraft's auxiliary power unit features an impulse turbine to provide electrical power during flight.

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