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Amongst which of the following type of turbines are also known as reversing turbines?
8. Amongst which of the following type of turbines are also known as reversing turbines?
- Astern steam turbine
- Non-condensing steam turbine
- Reaction turbine
- Cross-compound steam turbine
Answer: A) Astern steam turbine
Explanation:
The astern turbine creates reverse thrust for propulsion systems.
Astern turbines can reverse the direction of rotation by modifying the steam flow or changing the blade angle, and therefore it is also known as reversing turbine.