A machine that extracts energy from various energy sources that exist in nature to produce mechanical work. Also known as a power machine. Examples of engines include windmills and waterwheels that use mechanical energy, and heat engines that use the thermal energy of fuel. Electric motors are also included in prime movers. Note that the term engine usually refers to an internal combustion engine, but it can also refer to heat engines in general, and is sometimes used synonymously with prime mover. → Related topics Engine | Machinery | Locomotive | Solar car | Fuel consumption rate | Hoist | Motor Source : Heibonsha Encyclopedia About MyPedia Information |
自然に存在する各種のエネルギー源からエネルギーを取り出して,機械的仕事を得る機械。動力機械とも。力学的エネルギーを利用する風車,水車,燃料のもつ熱エネルギーを利用する熱機関があり,電動機を原動機に含めることもある。なおエンジン(機関,発動機)という語はふつう内燃機関をさすが,広く熱機関全体をさして,またときには原動機と同義に使うこともある。 →関連項目エンジン|機械|機関車|ソーラーカー|燃料消費率|ホイスト|モーター 出典 株式会社平凡社百科事典マイペディアについて 情報 |
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