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This lecture covers the design and operation of turbomachines, focusing on compressors and turbines. It explains the importance of cooling in the first turbine stage, multidisciplinary aspects, and the role of turbomachines in various applications such as electricity production and aviation. The lecture delves into the concepts of axial, radial, and diagonal turbomachines, as well as the efficiency and work calculations in ideal and real turbomachines.