Francis turbine

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-011654",
  "term": "Francis turbine",
  "field": "Environment",
  "term_source": "Francis Turbine",
  "definition": "A type of hydropower turbine that contains a runner that has water passages through it formed by curved vanes or blades. As the water passes through the runner and over the curved surfaces, it causes rotation of the runner. The rotational motion is transmitted by a shaft to a generator.",
  "subject": "Built environments",
  "references": [
    "DOE Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Glossary of Energy-Related Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/francis-turbine/"
}