what is the difference between impulse and reaction turbines ?

Answer Posted / kamal kumar barad

the main difference is -in impulse turbine (steam) both heat
energy & pressure energy are converted into kinetic
energy.but the pressure remains constant when steam passes
through vanes,but in reaction turbine the pressure drops
when passes through the moving blades

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