Steam Turbine & Generator - C.A. Parsons & Co, 1887

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Summary:: Serial no. 168. Used as a generator for a ship's electrical lighting plant. Manufactured in 1887, this unit is one of the earliest axial flow turbine units produced by C.A. Parsons & Co. Ltd, Newcastle Upon Tyne. Charles Parsons invented the modern steam turbine for electrical power generation but it was soon adapted for use in marine propulsion after a trial installation in the steam yacht SY Turbinia in 1894. This unit was donated to the Museum by C.A. Parsons & Co. in January 1914 following a special request from the Curator R. Henry Walcott via Parson's local agent William Adams & Co.
Acquisition Information:: Donation from C.A. Parsons & Co, 1914

Discipline:	Technology
Dimensions:	770 mm (Height)

Tagged with:	ships, turbines, electric generators, electric lighting
Themes this item is part of:	Engineering Collection, Transport Collection
Primary Classification:	MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Secondary Classification:	Steam Power
Tertiary Classification:	steam turbines
Manufacturer:	C.A. Parsons & Co, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England, Great Britain, 1887