Maxim's steam turbine

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf steam turbine
gptkbp:application electricity generation
gptkbp:associated_with Hiram_Maxim's_inventions
gptkbp:benefits compact size
high maintenance
gptkbp:built 1894
gptkbp:climate high
gptkbp:contributedTo industrial revolution
gptkbp:criticalReception high
gptkbp:design rotating blades
gptkbp:energyEfficiency high
gptkbp:has low emissions
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Maxim's steam turbine
gptkbp:improves reciprocating engines
gptkbp:influenced Victorian engineering
modern turbine design
gptkbp:inspiration gptkb:James_Watt's_steam_engine
gptkbp:inventor gptkb:Hiram_Maxim
gptkbp:is a type of turbine
gptkbp:is_a_key_component_of steam power plants
gptkbp:is_characterized_by continuous rotation
gptkbp:is_designed_to convert thermal energy to mechanical energy
gptkbp:is_essential_for energy technology
large scale energy production
gptkbp:is_known_for high power output
gptkbp:is_part_of thermodynamic cycles
gptkbp:is_recognized_for its efficiency
gptkbp:is_used_in power plants
power generation
gas turbines
electric power generation
combined cycle power plants
various fuels
early steamships
gptkbp:legal_principle thermodynamics
gptkbp:marketedAs early 20th century
gptkbp:notable_feature single-stage design
gptkbp:operates_in steam
high speeds
gptkbp:operational_status naval vessels
gptkbp:patentCitation gptkb:the_United_States
gptkbp:patentNumber US_Patent_529,179
gptkbp:performedBy expanding steam
gptkbp:produces gptkb:United_Kingdom
the late 19th century
gptkbp:reign marine propulsion
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:Maxim_Gun
gptkbp:requires water supply
gptkbp:suitableFor various industrial applications
gptkbp:technology turbomachinery
gptkbp:type mechanical device
gptkbp:was_a_catalyst_for its time