Parsons marine turbine,19th century. Illustration of a section through a low-pressure Parsons marine turbine. Turbines are rotary mechanical devices that are powered by a fluid flow,converting energy into useful work. This one is from Parsons,a company founded in 1889 by British engineer Charles Algernon Parsons (1854-1931) to build his steam turbine invention. Artwork from 'Chaudieres et Machines a Vapeur' (1911) by French civil engineer Max de Nansouty (1854-1913),part of the 'Les merveilles de la science' series of 1867-1891 by Louis Figuier | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library |
Bildgröße: | 7027 px × 2740 px |
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