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TURBINE

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A rotary prime mover. Turbines may be steam, water or gas operated.

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Term Note
HYDROELECTRIC POWER STATION Power generation by releasing stored water through a turbine driving a generator.
PENSTOCKS A pipe or conduit used to carry water to a turbine.
POWER STATION A building or set of buildings and structures where power, especially electrical or mechanical, is generated. Use more specific term where known.

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