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Turbines on the Portrush railway, Ireland
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Turbines on the Portrush railway, Ireland
5311972 Turbines on the Portrush railway, Ireland; (add.info.: Engraving depicting turbines on the Portrush railway, Ireland. This was the first railway to be powered by hydroelectricity. The electrical work was carried out under the direction of Sir Charles Siemens. Wooden launder feeds water to discharge down near-vertical pipes and turbines which are contained in the spherical iron housings to discharge to waste in the stream below. The power-take-off to is via the two vertical shafts and bevel gearing. The two turbines each produce 50 hp at 225 rpm with a working head of water of 24 ft. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG
Media ID 38363542
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Discharge Dust Bins Electrical Electricity Energy Gearing Launder Physics Pipes Rail Refuse Collection Rubbish Shafts Siemens Special Refuse Collector Stream Trains Trash Turbines Waste Wood (material)
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This engraving captures the innovative use of hydroelectricity on the Portrush railway in Ireland during the 19th century. The image showcases turbines powered by water flowing through wooden launders, with spherical iron housings containing the machinery. Sir Charles Siemens oversaw the electrical work on this groundbreaking project, making it the first railway to be powered by hydroelectricity.
The intricate details in this print highlight the advanced technology and engineering involved in harnessing natural resources for transportation. The two turbines depicted each produce 50 horsepower at 225 revolutions per minute, utilizing a working head of water measuring 24 feet.
The combination of wood, metal, and water elements in this illustration symbolizes progress and sustainability in energy production. The vertical shafts and bevel gearing demonstrate how power is transferred efficiently from nature to locomotion.
As we admire this historical artwork, we are reminded of the ingenuity and vision that drove advancements in rail transport. The Turbines on the Portrush railway stand as a testament to human innovation and our ability to adapt technology for a more sustainable future.
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