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1. An axial flow turbine operates in the exactly reverse of an axial flow compressor,
   "Whereas for an axial turbine the rotor is 'impacted' by the air flow, for a radial turbine, the flow is smoothly orientated at 90 degrees by the compressor towards the combustion chamber and driving the turbine in the same way water drives a watermill.";
   - axial flow turbine

Type of: turbine

Encyclopedia: Axial turbine