uniflow

/ˈjuːnaɪflaʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

A flow in which all the working fluid, usually steam, passes through the turbine in one direction only, from the turbine inlet to the turbine exhaust.

“The power plant utilized a uniflow steam turbine for maximum efficiency.”

Synonyms

  • one-way flow
  • unidirectional flow

Antonyms

  • bidirectional flow
  • two-way flow