what is a turbine

A turbine is a device that harnesses the kinetic energy of a fluid, such as water, steam, air, or combustion gases, and converts it into rotational motion. The rotational motion can be used for generating electrical power when combined with a generator. A turbine is a turbomachine with at least one moving part called a rotor assembly, which is a shaft or drum with blades attached. The blades spin while the fluid flows through, capturing some of the energy as rotational motion. Turbines are used in many different areas, including electrical generation, engines, propulsion systems, wind power, hydropower, and heat engines. There are different types of turbines, such as steam turbines, wind turbines, gas turbines, and water turbines. Windmills and water wheels are also forms of turbines.