Title

An early steam turbine, a device that extracts thermal energy from pressurised steam and uses it to do mechanical work on a rotating output shaft

Caption

Illustration depicting an early steam turbine, a device that extracts thermal energy from pressurised steam and uses it to do mechanical work on a rotating output shaft. Invented by Charles Algernon Parsons (1854-1931) an Anglo-Irish engineer and inventor of the compound steam turbine. Dated 19th century

Date

19th century

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP23A18_256

License type

Rights managed

Available size

60,0Mb (4,9Mb) / 21,3in x 10,9in / 6399 x 3277 (300dpi)

Keywords

Illustration Illustrated Steam Turbine Device Thermal Energy Thermal Energy Steam Steam Power Steam Powered Rotating Output Shaft Shaft Sir Charles Parsons Charles Algernon Parsons Anglo-Irish British Britain Irish Ireland Engineer Inventor Compound Steam Turbine 19th Century Illustration Illustrated Steam Turbine Device Thermal Energy