turbogenerator
noun
tur·bo·gen·er·a·tor
ˌtər-bō-ˈje-nə-ˌrā-tər 
: an electric generator driven by a turbine
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The final demonstrator will have a maximum gross weight of 9,000 pound (4,000 kg) and pack a 1.2 MW-class turbogenerator.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 29 Feb. 2024
Power comes from a 1,000 kW (1,340 hp) turbogenerator, which Alauda says allows for green hydrogen to be used as a potential fuel source.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 21 Feb. 2023
More than 90 percent of the new ship's hull is complete, and the two turbogenerators have been installed.
—Tim Newcomb, Popular Mechanics, 15 July 2013
Zunum also put out a request for information to manufacturers for the turbogenerator, while the company will design and build the motor in their own factory.
—Jay Bennett, Popular Mechanics, 6 Oct. 2017
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 29 Feb. 2024
Power comes from a 1,000 kW (1,340 hp) turbogenerator, which Alauda says allows for green hydrogen to be used as a potential fuel source.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 21 Feb. 2023
More than 90 percent of the new ship's hull is complete, and the two turbogenerators have been installed.
—Tim Newcomb, Popular Mechanics, 15 July 2013
Zunum also put out a request for information to manufacturers for the turbogenerator, while the company will design and build the motor in their own factory.
—Jay Bennett, Popular Mechanics, 6 Oct. 2017
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First Known Use
1898, in the meaning defined above
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