A water turbine is a rotary engine that takes energy from moving water.
Water turbines were developed in the 19th century and were widely used for industrial power prior to electrical grids. Now they are mostly used for electric power generation.
Read more about Water Turbine: History, Theory of Operation, Types of Water Turbines, Design and Application, Maintenance, Environmental Impact
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