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Which type of steam turbine is used in a thermal power plant: impulse turbine or reaction turbine?
That's interesting. Can you explain the difference between an impulse turbine and a reaction turbine?
Sure! An impulse turbine is driven by a high-velocity jet of steam, which enters the turbine and impacts the blades on a rotor, causing them to rotate. In contrast, a reaction turbine is driven by a jet of steam that flows over the blades, which causes a pressure difference and generates torque.