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Francis turbine [ˈfrɑːnsɪs]

(Engineering / General Engineering) a water turbine designed to produce high flow from a low head of pressure: used esp in hydroelectric power generation

[named after J. B. Francis (1815-92), English-born hydraulic engineer, who invented it]

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Francis turbine - a type of hydroelectric turbine

hydroelectric turbine - turbine consisting of a large and efficient version of a water wheel used to drive an electric generator

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Francis turbine (redirected from Inward-flow turbine)

Francis turbine
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