English Explanatory Dictionary

Francis turbine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A type of water turbine with an inward-flow reaction that combines radial and axial flow concepts.

Word forms

Francis turbine Francis turbines

Etymology

Named after British-American engineer James B. Francis.

Related words

Kaplan turbine Turgo turbine Tyson turbine

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