TURBINES

THE 4 PARTS OF A TURBINE

• Base
• Tower
• Nacelle
• Blades

What Are Turbines used for ?

The steam from the heated water goes into the turbine then, the steam is converted into electrical energy which is electricity.

Wind Turbines
They convert kinetic energy into wind energy. This mechanical energy can convert into electricity that can power homes and businesses.

Which Power Plants use Turbines?

Many power plants use turbines but here are some examples:
Gas power plants,
Electrical power plants,
Oil power plants,
and thermal power plants.

Primary Fuels for Turbines

The primary fuels for turbines are fossil fuels such as, coal, oil, natural gas. Also water for water turbines.

WHAT ARE PROS FOR USING TURBINES

• They are a clean fuel source.
• They are sustainable.
• They are not expensive.

NEGATIVES OF TURBINES

• These are usually located away from cities.
• This may harm local wildlife.
• They can make noise.
• They may not be profitable.

Suck, Squeeze, Bang, Blow What is it?

Suck,squeeze, bang, blow is the process in which air or other material go through the tubine.

Cont.

First is suck, the fan at the front turbine sucks in air. Second is squeeze, the compressor separates the jet engine from a simple controlled explosion. Third is bang, this part is like a giant lighter, it ignites the fuel. The last is blow, when the air comes in not all the air goes through, some is blown out.

CITE YOUR SOURCES
"Suck, Squeeze, Bang, Blow. Or How a Jet Engine Works." Http://paleocave.sciencesortof.com. 22 June 2010. Web. 2 Sept. 2014. .

"Advantages and Challenges of Wind Energy." Energy.gov. US Department of Energy. Web. 2 Sept. 2014. .
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Dorsey, Priccirlli. "Fossil Fuels." Eesi.org. Environmental and Energy Study Institute. Web. 2 Sept. 2014. .
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