Fourneyron turbine

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf water turbine
gptkbp:component gptkb:stator
rotor
guide vanes
casing
gptkbp:countryOfOrigin gptkb:France
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Fourneyron turbine
gptkbp:influenced development of modern turbines
gptkbp:introducedIn 1827
gptkbp:inventedBy Benoît Fourneyron
gptkbp:namedAfter Benoît Fourneyron
gptkbp:notableFeature high efficiency
horizontal axis
gptkbp:principle converts water energy to mechanical energy
gptkbp:type outward-flow water turbine
gptkbp:usedFor hydroelectric power generation
gptkbp:usedIn early hydroelectric plants
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Benoit_Fourneyron
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5