Sentences with phrase «flows turn the turbine»

Instead of wind, tidal flows turn the turbine, converting the kinetic energy of moving seawater into electrical energy.

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Alstom, a French maker of natural - gas turbines and high - speed trains, said its operating profit margins will fall in this fiscal year and next, having previously said the margins would improve, as its cash flow turns negative.

When there's a demand for electricity, the water is released to flow down the hill, turning turbines to run a generator.

Usually used at time of peak demand or shortage Using river flow Uses the natural flow of water of a river to turn the turbine to generate electricity.

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Water allowed to flow downhill where the PE KE KE of water turns turbines generating energy Rapidly expanding with power from hydroelectric plants doubling every 15 years.

Each time someone turns on the water to shower, wash dishes, or flush the toilet, the flow of water through the plumbing is used to turn the turbine, which then converts the motion into electrical current.