An engine, turbine, or water wheel that drives or operates an electric generator.
The source of the turning force applied to the rotor of a generator. This may be an electric motor, a gasoline engine, a steam turbine, and so forth.
a turbine, waterwheel, or other mechanical device
an internal-combustion engine or a turbine that is the source of power for driving a machine or machines.
The machine that provides input power to a drive. The most frequently encountered prime movers include electric motors, internal combustion engines, hydraulic and air motors.
The engine, turbine, water wheel, or similar machine that drives an electric generator; or, for reporting purposes, a device that converts energy to electricity directly (e.g., photovoltaic solar and fuel cells).
In industry, prime mover is most often an electric motor. Occasionally engines, hydraulic or air motors are used. Special application considerations are called for when other than an electric motor is the prime mover.
A V-type diesel with 8 to 20 cylinders rated at about 125 hp per cylinder if normally aspirated or 250 hp per cylinder if it is turbo-charged.