A velocity compounded impulse turbine is also called as______________
A)curtis wheel
B)pressure compounded
C)curtis wheel & pressure compounded
D)none of the mentioned

Question

A velocity compounded impulse turbine is also called as______________  
A)curtis wheel
B)pressure compounded
C)curtis wheel & pressure compounded
D)none of the mentioned

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A velocity compounded impulse turbine is specifically referred to as a Curtis wheel. This type of turbine uses multiple sets of moving blades to extract energy from steam velocity in stages, rather than reducing the steam pressure in stages as in a pressure-compounded turbine.

A Velocity Compounded Impulse Turbine Is Also Called As______________