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Steam turbine
Steam turbine: a machine that converts thermal energy into mechanical work.
Note - A steam turbine consists of one or several cylinders, a control system, and necessary auxiliary equipment
Source: "DIAGNOSIS OF MACHINES BY WORKING CHARACTERISTICS. GENERAL PRINCIPLES. GOST 30848-2003 (ISO 13380:2002)"
(introduced by Order of Rosstandart dated 11.08.2005 No. 211-st)