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Parsons Steam Turbine

Charles Parsons steam turbine  Direct current generating set. 4.5 kW.  6000rpm.

A very early version of Charles Parsons steam turbine which revolutionized the way steam power is used today.
This turbine No 1219 was built in 1908 for a shipping company Worms and Co.
It was sent to a ship in Port Said, Egypt.
It was used to generate direct current electricity at 65 volts and 70 amps. for general ships lighting and supply to the searchlight.

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  • Home
  • BE INVOLVED
  • Plan a Visit
  • Exhibits
    • Jessop and Appleby
    • Tower Bridge Engine
    • The Sleaford Engine
    • The Hick Hargreaves Engine
    • The Hunter and English Engine
    • The Roall Engine
    • The Hopwas Beam Engine 'Spruce'
    • The Dover Engine
    • Victorian Engineers' Workshop
    • Pulsometer Pump
    • Parsons Steam Turbine
    • Boiler House
  • Venue for hire
  • Contact us