Title

Parsons' gearing down machinery for steam turbines, which allowed the turbine to be run much faster that the propeller

Caption

Diagram depicting Parsons' gearing down machinery for steam turbines, which allowed the turbine to be run much faster that the propeller. Charles Algernon Parsons (1854-1931) an Anglo-Irish engineer and inventor of the compound steam turbine. Dated 20th century

Date

20th century

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP23A18_266

License type

Rights managed

Available size

60,0Mb (4,3Mb) / 18,7in x 12,5in / 5613 x 3736 (300dpi)

Keywords

Diagram Illustration Illustrated Gearing Down Machinery Gearing Down Machinery Machine Technology Steam Turbine Steam Turbines Turbine Propeller Thermal Energy Thermal Energy Steam Steam Power Steam Powered Sir Charles Parsons Charles Algernon Parsons Anglo-Irish British Britain Irish Ireland Engineer Inventor Compound Steam Turbine 20th Century Diagram Illustration Illustrated Gearing Down Machinery Gear