The Parsons marine steam turbine is a steam turbine propulsion system developed by Charles Parsons in the 1890s, first demonstrated dramatically aboard his experimental vessel Turbinia in 1897. Its superior speed and efficiency over reciprocating steam engines led to rapid adoption by the Royal Navy and major ocean liners in the early twentieth century, reshaping marine propulsion.
Facts
Year1894 is the launch year of Turbinia, the demonstration vessel; the Parsons Marine Steam Turbine Company itself was formed in 1897. SignificanceA revolutionary marine propulsion turbine that became the standard for future steamships and warships, establishing turbine power as the dominant technology for the next generation of naval and commercial vessels. 1 Manufacturer or BuilderCharles Algernon Parsons / Parsons Marine Steam Turbine Company 1 Displacement or Thrust2,100 horsepower (1,600 kW) in Turbinia, achieving 34.5 knots (63.9 km/h) 1 Sources
1. Wikipedia: Parsons Marine Steam Turbine
WikipediaDevelopment section
Charles Algernon Parsons invented the modern steam turbine in 1884, and having foreseen its potential to power ships, he set up the Parsons Marine Steam Turbine Company in 1897.
Demonstration section
From this clear demonstration of her speed and power and after further high speed trials attended by the Admiralty, Parsons set up the Turbinia Works at Wallsend.
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