Turbines are machines that convert the energy of a moving fluid into mechanical energy. They are used in a wide variety of applications, including the generation of electricity. The most common type of turbine is the steam turbine, which uses the energy of steam to turn a rotor. Steam turbines are used in thermal power plants, which are the most common type of power plant in the world. Other types of turbines include gas turbines, which use the energy of hot gases, and hydroelectric turbines, which use the energy of flowing water.
