Steam Turbine

machines · energy · steam · power

Turns heat into motion. A steam turbine works by letting pressurized steam push against curved blades, making them spin really fast. This spinning shaft can then power a ship's propeller or turn a generator to make electricity.

Invented by Charles Parsons. Sir Charles Parsons created the modern steam turbine in 1884, and it completely changed how ships could travel across the ocean. His invention made ships faster and more reliable than ever before.

Made from super strong steel. Building a steam turbine today requires advanced metalwork and special high-grade steel alloys that are shaped with precision machines. These materials have to handle extreme heat and pressure without breaking.

Powers the modern world. Steam turbines are still incredibly important in 2024 because they help generate electricity in power plants, including nuclear power stations. The largest one ever built can produce enough electricity for nearly two million homes.