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VITESSE ISENTROPIQUE [1 record]

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Record 1 1986-07-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (Physics)
  • Turbines
  • Geothermal Power Plants
CONT

If ... each fluid maintained its own isentropic velocity regardless of drag, the trouble would ... be transferred to the discs of the bladeless turbine and to the blades of the total flow impulse turbine which would be struck by two fluids at different velocities, so that the discs and blades could not move at an ideal speed to suit both fluids.

Key term(s)
  • isentropic speed

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mécanique des fluides et hydraulique (Physique)
  • Turbines
  • Centrales géothermiques

Spanish

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