Velocity triangles are graphical representations used to analyze the relationship between different components of velocity in turbomachinery and fluid flow systems. They are essential for understanding how energy is transferred between a fluid and a machine component such as a turbine or compressor blade.

Velocity Triangles

Velocity triangles

graphical representations

components of velocity

Turbomachinery refers to machines that transfer energy between a rotor and a fluid, including both turbines and compressors. These machines are integral to energy conversion processes in industries such as power generation, aviation, and oil and gas, where they are used to either extract energy from fluids or impart energy to them.

turbomachinery

fluid flow systems

Energy transfer is the process by which energy moves from one system or object to another, often changing form in the process. This fundamental concept is crucial for understanding various physical phenomena, from biological processes to mechanical systems and thermodynamics.

Energy Transfer

fluid

machine component

A turbine is a mechanical device that converts kinetic and potential energy of a fluid (such as water, steam, or air) into mechanical work, often used to generate electricity. It operates on the principle of fluid dynamics, with blades that are designed to efficiently capture and transfer energy from the moving fluid to a rotor shaft.

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