large turbine

collocation in English

meaningsoflargeandturbine

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large
adjective
uk
/lɑːdʒ/us
/lɑːrdʒ/
big in size ...
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turbine
noun[C]
uk
/ˈtɜː.baɪn/us
/ˈtɝː.bɪn/
a type of machine through which liquid or gas flows and turns a special wheel with blades in order to ...
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(Definition oflargeandturbinefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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I remember a case not long ago of a river which fed alargeturbineplant in connection with a generating station.
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If the propeller of alargeturbineis going around very fast in a high wind, it is bound to create huge ripple effects on the water within its vicinity.
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Many different versions of engine-generators are available - ranging from very small portable petrol powered sets tolargeturbineinstallations.
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Wind turbines can also be bigger than on land because it is easier to transport verylargeturbinecomponents by sea.
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It has fallen into disuse due to the difficulty of supporting a very wide opening under alargeturbine.
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We must consider the construction phase for 60 large turbines.
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Electricity generation depends on large turbines and the heat source does not matter.
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This type of boiler dominates the electric power industry, providing steam to drive large turbines.
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Large turbines were once situated within the factory building.
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Borescope inspection of engines can be used to prevent unnecessary maintenance, which can become extremely costly for large turbines.
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The desired frequency affects the design of large turbines, since they are highly optimized for one particular speed.
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With the receding tide, this energy is then converted into mechanical energy as the water is released through large turbines that create electrical power through the use of generators.
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Large turbines were most efficient at about 3,000 rpm, while an efficient propeller operated at about 100 rpm.
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Small turbines are pointed by a simple wind vane, while large turbines generally use a wind sensor coupled with a servo motor.
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