Francis turbine
- noun
- /ˈfrænsɪs ˈtɜːrbaɪn/
- Specialized
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turbina Francis
- The Francis turbine is widely used in medium-head hydroelectric power plants around the world.
Examples
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Modern dam projects often install multiple Francis turbines for maximum energy output.
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Engineers examined the Francis turbine to ensure it was operating efficiently.
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The Francis turbine is widely used in hydroelectric plants.
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Many engineers prefer the Francis turbines for their efficiency.
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Modern dam projects often install multiple Francis turbines for maximum energy output.
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The Francis turbine is widely used in medium-head hydroelectric power plants around the world.
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Engineers examined the Francis turbine to ensure it was operating efficiently.
Synonyms
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3.9
A machine that uses moving water, steam, or air to turn blades and make power
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4.3
A machine that uses moving water to make electricity
Surface Forms
Morphology
Francis + turbine
The phrase combines a proper name 'Francis' with the noun 'turbine', so a learner who knows 'turbine' would reasonably infer this denotes a particular type or model of turbine (i.e., a turbine named Francis). However, the specific technical properties in the provided definition (inward-flow radial design, range suitability) cannot be derived from the constituents alone and the proper name carries no descriptive meaning, making the expression only partially predictable.
Etymology
The Francis turbine is named after James B. Francis, an engineer who in the 1800s made a design where water flows inward and turns the turbine like a wheel of blades. Because the water moves into the centre and spins those blades, the design became a reliable way to 'generate electricity' in many dams.