Laval turbine,19th century. Illustration showing the mechanism by which steam was used to rotate a Laval turbine. This mechanism was invented by Swedish engineer Gustaf de Laval (1845-1913). Turbines are rotary mechanical devices that are powered by a fluid flow,converting energy into useful work. 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 | |
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