Definition of Turbogenerator

1. Noun. Generator consisting of a steam turbine coupled to an electric generator for the production of electric power.

Generic synonyms: Generator
Group relationships: Power Plant, Power Station, Powerhouse

Definition of Turbogenerator

1. n. An electric generator or dynamo which is combined on one frame with a turbomotor, by which it is driven.

Definition of Turbogenerator

1. Noun. A turbine directly connected to an electric generator in order to generate power. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Turbogenerator

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Turbogenerator

turbocharging
turbocompressor
turbocompressors
turbodiesel
turbodiesels
turbodrill
turbodrills
turboelectric
turboencabulator
turboencabulators
turboexpander
turboexpanders
turbofan
turbofan engine
turbofans
turbogenerator (current term)
turbogenerators
turbojet
turbojet engine
turbojets
turboload
turboloader
turboloaders
turboloads
turbomachine
turbomachinery
turbomachines
turbomolecular pumps
turbomycin
turbond

Literary usage of Turbogenerator

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Armature Winding and Motor Repair: Practical Information and Data Covering by Daniel Harvey Braymer (1920)
"Insulation for turbogenerator Coils.—Since a turbogenerator may at times be subjected to ... Testing turbogenerator Windings.—Open coils may be tested for ..."

2. Marine Fire Prevention, Firefighting and Fire Safety: A Comprehensive (1994)
"The main feed cable from the port turbogenerator passed across the turbine room to the vessel's ... This caused a dead short in the port turbogenerator. ..."

3. Transactions of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers by American Institute of Electrical Engineers (1917)
"A modern turbogenerator puts through itself practically its own weight of air ... In one case of a turbogenerator which I examined, the inlet passage at the ..."

4. Electrical Engineer (1892)
"Garnett has stated that the Parsons turbogenerator is now " as efficient as the best compound engine of the marine type, and that for light loads it stands ..."

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