26-02-2013, 12:58 PM
Persentation on Turbine Blade
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Turbine:
Turbine is an engine that converts energy of
fluid into mechanical energy.
Historical facts:
The first turbine was made by Hero of Alexandria in the second century
The first steam turbines were constructed in 1883 by Dr Gustaf de Laval and in 1884 by sir Charles Parsons
In1896 Charles Curtis received a patent on impulse turbine
In 1910 was created radial turbine
Airfoil Shape
Just like the wings of an airplane, wind turbine blades use the airfoil shape to create lift and maximize efficiency.