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September 6, 1904
The Monroe Journal
Monroe, Union County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
Historical overview of marine steam turbines, noting their advantages like reduced vibration, stability, and low maintenance, with origins traced to Hero of Alexandria in 120 B.C.
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MARINE TURBINES.
They Date Back to the Time of Hero of Alexandria.
In turbine steamers there is a marked absence of vibration, while the position low in the hull of the machinery gives great stability and in men-of-war makes better protection possible and affords facilities in maneuvering.
The practical advantages of turbines are many. They reduce the oil bill considerably and while they occupy less floor and cubic space are simple in construction and operation.
In a turbine there is nothing to wear out. The only parts subjected to friction are the bearings at the extremities of the spindle, but these run in oil and after years of constant service show no wear. Parsons' turbine plants of 400 horsepower and 150 horsepower which have been driving electric generators for years, have not yet cost a penny for repairs.
The steam turbine dates back to 120 B. C., when Hero of Alexandria described it in his book on pneumatics.-Pearson's Weekly.
They Date Back to the Time of Hero of Alexandria.
In turbine steamers there is a marked absence of vibration, while the position low in the hull of the machinery gives great stability and in men-of-war makes better protection possible and affords facilities in maneuvering.
The practical advantages of turbines are many. They reduce the oil bill considerably and while they occupy less floor and cubic space are simple in construction and operation.
In a turbine there is nothing to wear out. The only parts subjected to friction are the bearings at the extremities of the spindle, but these run in oil and after years of constant service show no wear. Parsons' turbine plants of 400 horsepower and 150 horsepower which have been driving electric generators for years, have not yet cost a penny for repairs.
The steam turbine dates back to 120 B. C., when Hero of Alexandria described it in his book on pneumatics.-Pearson's Weekly.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Curiosity
What keywords are associated?
Marine Turbines
Steam Turbines
Hero Of Alexandria
Turbine Advantages
Historical Invention
What entities or persons were involved?
Hero Of Alexandria
Parsons
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Key Persons
Hero Of Alexandria
Parsons
Event Date
120 B. C.
Story Details
Description of marine turbines' advantages including stability, low maintenance, and historical origin in Hero of Alexandria's work on pneumatics.