MACHINES OR ENGINES FOR LIQUIDS

Introduced: September 1968

Classification Context

Section:: MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
Class:: MACHINES OR ENGINES FOR LIQUIDS; WIND, SPRING, OR WEIGHT MOTORS; PRODUCING MECHANICAL POWER OR A REACTIVE PROPULSIVE THRUST, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
Subclass:: MACHINES OR ENGINES FOR LIQUIDS

Description

F03B covers turbomachinery and reciprocating devices that convert energy between flowing or pressurized liquids and mechanical work, including turbines, pumps, compressors, and hydraulic motors. This subclass encompasses both impulse and reaction turbines driven by water or other liquids, as well as positive-displacement and dynamic machines where liquid serves as the working medium. Related reciprocating engines driven by liquid pressure or flow are included, though steam and gas engines are classified separately in F03C and F03D respectively.

Related Keywords

water or tide MILL(S)

9 direct subcodes

Child Classifications

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F03B 1/00 Engines of impulse type, i.e. turbines with jets of high-velocity liquid impinging on bladed or like rotors, e.g. Pelton wheels; Parts or details peculiar thereto
F03B 11/00 Parts or details not provided for in, or of interest apart from, groups
F03B 13/00 Adaptations of machines or engines for special use; Combinations of machines or engines with driving or driven apparatus; Power stations or aggregates
F03B 15/00 Controlling
F03B 17/00 Other machines or engines
F03B 3/00 Machines or engines of reaction type; Parts or details peculiar thereto
F03B 5/00 Machines or engines characterised by non-bladed rotors, e.g. serrated, using friction
F03B 7/00 Water wheels
F03B 9/00 Endless-chain type machines or engines