Machine designed to convert energy into useful mechanical motion
A power-driven machine (device) that turns a certain energy into mechanical work. Engines are divided into primary and secondary.
Primary engines (internal combustion engine, hydroturbine and others) that directly convert the energy of natural resources (water, energy fuel) into mechanical or electrical energy.
Secondary motors (e.g. electric motor) - motors that receive energy from primary motors, converters or energy storage devices (e.g. solar cells or spring mechanisms)
Engine varieties:
A power-driven machine (device) that turns a certain energy into mechanical work. Engines are divided into primary and secondary.
Primary engines (internal combustion engine, hydroturbine and others) that directly convert the energy of natural resources (water, energy fuel) into mechanical or electrical energy.
Secondary motors (e.g. electric motor) - motors that receive energy from primary motors, converters or energy storage devices (e.g. solar cells or spring mechanisms)
Engine varieties:
Machine designed to convert energy into useful mechanical motion