Prime mover is a primary source of power. All the machinery that provides power for performing various kinds of mechanical work is prime movers. It is a group of machines that transform various forms of energy such as thermal, electrical or pressure into mechanical energy. Engines, turbines, pumps, actuators, etc. are the examples of prime movers.
On the basis of direction of movement, prime movers may be classified as reciprocating prime movers and rotating prime movers. Steam engine, reciprocating pump, reciprocating compressors, internal combustion engines, mechanical actuators, etc. are the examples of reciprocating prime movers and centrifugal pump, gas turbines, steam turbines, rotary compressors, etc. are the examples of rotating prime movers.
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