Gearbox from Parsons' Axial Flow Steam Turbine
gearbox from Parsons' axial flow steam turbine with dynamo, 1901
Parsons' Axial Flow Steam Turbine with dynamo constructed for 60 K.W. Generator
- Made:
- 1901 in Newcastle upon Tyne
Parsons' Axial Flow Steam Turbine with dynamo constructed for 60 K.W. Generator, 1901; installed at the National Physical Laboratory where it ran until 1913.
Charles Parson's axial flow steam turbine, 1902. From 1894, the axial flow turbine, of which this is an early example, was adopted almost universally, and is still used in many modern power stations. The turbine used high-pressure steam to operate at approximately 4000 revolutions per minute. It was attached to a dynamo that produced a power output of 60 kilowatts. This set was installed at the National Physical Laboratory, London, where it provided power until 1913.
Details
- Category:
- Motive Power
- Object Number:
- 1924-514
- Measurements:
-
overall (estimate): 2900 x 5100 x 1350 mm; weight (estimate) 6096kg (6 tons)
- type:
- engines, steam engines and turbines
- credit:
- National Physical Laboratory.
Parts
Dynamo from Parsons' Axial Flow Steam Turbine
dynamo (dc generator) from Parsons' axial flow steam turbine, 1901
- Measurements:
-
overall: 1300 mm x 830 mm x 1050 mm, ,
- Object Number:
- 1924-514/2
- type:
- engines , steam engines and turbines
Turbine from Parsons' Axial Flow Steam Turbine
turbine from Parsons' axial flow steam turbine, 1901
Governor Arm from Parsons' Axial Flow Steam Turbine
governor arm from Parsons' axial flow steam turbine, 1901
- Measurements:
-
overall: 180 mm x 300 mm x 1700 mm, 7.5 kg
- Materials:
- steel
- Object Number:
- 1924-514/5
- type:
- engines , steam engines and turbines
Right-angle Steam Pipe with Flanges from Parsons' Steam Turbine
right-angle steam pipe with flanges (copper) (attach to outboard armature bearing) from Parsons' axial flow steam turbine, 1901.
- Measurements:
-
overall: 110 mm x 200 mm x 490 mm, 1.5 kg
- Materials:
- copper
- Object Number:
- 1924-514/6
- type:
- engines , steam engines and turbines
Right-angle Steam Pipe with Flanges from Parsons' Steam Turbine
right-angle steam pipe with flanges (copper) (attach to outboard armature bearing) from Parsons' axial flow steam turbine, 1901
- Measurements:
-
overall: 150 mm x 350 mm x 470 mm, 2 kg
- Materials:
- copper
- Object Number:
- 1924-514/7
- type:
- engines , steam engines and turbines
Right-angle Steam Pipe with Flanges from Parsons' Steam Turbine
right-angle steam pipe with flanges (copper) (attached to centre bearing stud) from Parsons' axial flow steam turbine, 1901
- Measurements:
-
overall: 110 mm x 150 mm x 350 mm, 1 kg
- Materials:
- copper
- Object Number:
- 1924-514/8
- type:
- engines , steam engines and turbines
Right-angle Steam Pipe with Flanges from Parsons' Steam Turbine
right-angle steam pipe with flanges (copper) (attached to centre bearing stud) from Parsons' axial flow steam turbine, 1901
- Measurements:
-
overall: 120 mm x 120 mm x 400 mm, 1.5 kg
- Materials:
- copper
- Object Number:
- 1924-514/9
- type:
- engines , steam engines and turbines
Connecting Rod for Gearbox Governer Mechanism from Parsons' Steam Turbine
connecting rod for gearbox governer mechanism (side) from Parsons' axial flow steam turbine, 1901
- Measurements:
-
overall: 130 mm x 160 mm x 980 mm, 26.5 kg
- Materials:
- steel and brass (copper, zinc alloy)
- Object Number:
- 1924-514/10
- type:
- engines , steam engines and turbines
Connecting Rod for Gearbox from Parsons' Axial Flow Steam Turbine
Connecting rod for gearbox from Parsons' axial flow steam turbine, 1901
- Measurements:
-
overall: 160 mm x 980 mm, 26.5 kg
- Materials:
- steel and brass (copper, zinc alloy)
- Object Number:
- 1924-514/11
- type:
- engines , steam engines and turbines
Follower Arm for Gearbox Cam from Parsons' Axial Flow Steam Turbine
follower arm for gearbox cam from Parsons' axial flow steam turbine, 1901
- Measurements:
-
overall: 4 mm x 8 mm x 1600 mm, 7.5 kg
- Materials:
- steel
- Object Number:
- 1924-514/12
- type:
- engines , steam engines and turbines
Inlet Valve Rod from Parsons' Axial Flow Steam Turbine
inlet valve rod from Parsons' axial flow steam turbine, 1901
- Measurements:
-
overall: 100 mm x 120 mm x 2280 mm, 6 kg
- Materials:
- steel
- Object Number:
- 1924-514/13
- type:
- engines , steam engines and turbines
Change Spring and Hanger from Parsons' Axial Flow Steam Turbine
change spring and hanger from governor gear from Parsons' axial flow steam turbine, 1901
- Measurements:
-
overall: 100 mm x 160 mm x 900 mm, 3 kg
- Materials:
- coated steel
- Object Number:
- 1924-514/14
- type:
- engines , steam engines and turbines
Dynamo Rotor from Parsons' Axial Flow Steam Turbine
dynamo rotor from Parsons' axial flow steam turbine, 1901
- Object Number:
- 1924-514/15
- type:
- engines , steam engines and turbines
Dynamo Tail Bearing from Parsons' Axial Flow Steam Turbine
dynamo tail bearing from Parsons' axial flow steam turbine, 1901
- Measurements:
-
overall: 500 mm x 360 mm x 250 mm, ,
- Object Number:
- 1924-514/16
- type:
- engines , steam engines and turbines
Dynamo Brush Frame from Parsons' Axial Flow Steam Turbine
dynamo brush frame from Parsons' axial flow steam turbine, 1901
- Measurements:
-
overall: 700 mm x 700 mm x 1140 mm, 203.5 kg
- Object Number:
- 1924-514/17
- type:
- engines , steam engines and turbines
Drip Tray from Parsons' Axial Flow Steam Turbine
drip tray from Parsons' axial flow steam turbine, 1901
- Measurements:
-
overall: 80 mm x 840 mm x 3950 mm, 86.5 kg
- Object Number:
- 1924-514/18
- type:
- engines , steam engines and turbines
Main Condenser from Parsons' Axial Flow Steam Turbine
main condenser from Parsons' axial flow steam turbine, 1000x3770x1520mm, with drip tray at /18 fixed on top. Fixed onto plinth are: governor assembly at /3, governor arm at /5, follower arm for gearbox cam at /12 and inlet valve rod at /13; 1901
- Measurements:
-
overall: 1000 mm x 1400 mm x 3950 mm,
- Object Number:
- 1924-514/19
- type:
- engines , steam engines and turbines
Pair of Pump Guides from Parsons' Axial Flow Steam Turbine
pair of pump guides (attached to stand NOI) from Parsons' axial flow steam turbine, 1901
- Measurements:
-
overall: 740 mm x 980 mm x 1350 mm, 203 kg
- Object Number:
- 1924-514/20
- type:
- engines , steam engines and turbines
Collar for Coupling Twixt Rotor and Armature from Parsons' Steam Turbine
collar for coupling twixt rotor and armature from Parsons' axial flow steam turbine, 1901
- Measurements:
-
overall: 90 mm x 80 mm x 160 mm, 3.5 kg
- Object Number:
- 1924-514/21
- type:
- engines , steam engines and turbines
Pipe from Turbine Casing from Parsons' Axial Flow Steam Turbine
pipe (copper) from gearbox end of turbine casing from Parsons' axial flow steam turbine, 1901
- Measurements:
-
overall: 130 mm x 300 mm x 830 mm, 3 kg
- Object Number:
- 1924-514/22
- type:
- engines , steam engines and turbines
Pipe from Turbine Casing from Parsons' Axial Flow Steam Turbine
pipe (copper) from gearbox end of turbine casing from Parsons' axial flow steam turbine, 1901
- Measurements:
-
overall: 210 mm x 220 mm x 890 mm, 5.5 kg
- Object Number:
- 1924-514/23
- type:
- engines , steam engines and turbines
Box of Components for Parsons' Axial Flow Steam Turbine
box of small parts: spindles, nuts (and rods, NOI) from Parsons' axial flow steam turbine, 1901
- Measurements:
-
overall: 40 mm x 270 mm x 440 mm, 10.5 kg
- Object Number:
- 1924-514/24
- type:
- engines , steam engines and turbines
Nut from Parsons' Axial Flow Steam Turbine
Dark metal nut from Parsons' Axial Flow Steam Turbine with dynamo constructed for 60 K.W. Generator, 1901. Hexagonical shape with hole in centre with screw thread,
- Measurements:
-
overall: 22 mm x 56 mm
- Materials:
- metal (unknown)
- Object Number:
- 1924-514/25
- type:
- nut
Nut from Parsons' Axial Flow Steam Turbine
Dark metal nut from Parsons' Axial Flow Steam Turbine with dynamo constructed for 60 K.W. Generator, 1901. Hexagonical shape with hole in centre with screw thread,
- Measurements:
-
overall: 22 mm x 56 mm
- Materials:
- metal (unknown)
- Object Number:
- 1924-514/26
- type:
- nut
Angle Pipe from Parsons' Axial Flow Steam Turbine
Angle Pipe with Handle from Parsons' Axial Flow Steam Turbine with dynamo constructed for 60 K.W. Generator, 1901.
Pipe has many appendages, such as nuts, it has a corner pipe shape overall, with a handle on the corner. On one end there is a hexagonical nut, on the other there is a screw thread with hollow centre. On corner of pipe there is a square nut. Part is currently of a brass coloured metal and the screw thread end has '781' embossed in the metal.
Part from Parsons' Axial Flow Steam Turbine
Unidentified part from Parson's Axial Flow Steam Turbine. Brass coloured metal shaft with rectangluar indent covered in dark substance. Small copper coloured metal plate attached to a tarnished metal mesh with approx 45 degree angle. Culminates in brush like end, may be broken or torn.
- Measurements:
-
overall: 370 mm x 55 mm x 60 mm,
- Materials:
- metal (unknown)
- Object Number:
- 1924-514/28
- type:
- components
Part from Parsons' Axial Flow Steam Turbine
Unidentified part from Parson's Axial Flow Steam Turbine. Metal mesh shaft with one copper/brass coloured metal cap on one end with inscription 'C.A. PARSONS & CO NEWCASTLE ON TYNE'. On opposite end the mesh has frayed and there are metal fibres protruding.
- Measurements:
-
overall: 189 mm x 53 mm x 52 mm,
- Materials:
- metal (unknown)
- Object Number:
- 1924-514/29
- type:
- components
Washers from Parsons' Axial Flow Steam Turbine
Three washers from Parson's Axial Flow Steam Turbine. Red-brown colour, heavily tarnished. Round in shape with hole in centre.
- Measurements:
-
overall: 4 mm, 40 mm,
- Materials:
- wood (unidentified)
- Object Number:
- 1924-514/30
- type:
- washer
Part from Parsons' Axial Flow Steam Turbine
Unidentified part from Parson's Axial Flow Steam Turbine. Brass coloured metal shaft with rectangluar indent covered in dark substance. Small copper coloured metal plate attached to a tarnished metal mesh with approx 45 degree angle. Culminates in brush like end, may be broken or torn.
- Measurements:
-
overall: 441 mm x 57 mm x 45 mm,
- Materials:
- metal (unknown)
- Object Number:
- 1924-514/31
- type:
- components
Part from Parsons' Axial Flow Steam Turbine
Unidentified part from Parson's Axial Flow Steam Turbine. Brass coloured metal shaft with rectangluar indent covered in dark substance. Small copper coloured metal plate attached to a tarnished metal mesh with approx 70 degree angle. Culminates in brush like end, may be broken or torn.
- Measurements:
-
overall: 375 mm x 52 mm x 52 mm,
- Materials:
- metal (unknown)
- Object Number:
- 1924-514/32
- type:
- components
Part from Parsons' Axial Flow Steam Turbine
Unidentified part from Parson's Axial Flow Steam Turbine. Brass coloured metal shaft with rectangluar indent covered in dark substance. Small copper coloured metal plate attached to a tarnished metal mesh with approx 45 degree angle. Culminates in brush like end, may be broken or torn.
- Measurements:
-
overall: 380 mm x 52 mm x 60 mm,
- Materials:
- metal (unknown)
- Object Number:
- 1924-514/33
- type:
- components
Screw from Parsons' Axial Flow Steam Turbine
T-shaped screw from Parson's Axial Flow Steam Turbine. Brass coloured metal. Cylinder shaft with screw thread, with a smaller cylinder at its end.
- Measurements:
-
overall: 65 mm x 60 mm
- Materials:
- metal (unknown)
- Object Number:
- 1924-514/34
- type:
- screw
Part from Parsons' Axial Flow Steam Turbine
Unidentified part from Parson's Axial Flow Steam Turbine. Metal mesh shaft with one copper/brass coloured metal cap on one end with inscription 'C.A. PARSONS & CO NEWCASTLE ON TYNE'. On opposite end the mesh has frayed and there are metal fibres protruding.
- Measurements:
-
overall: 193 mm x 45 mm x 29 mm,
- Materials:
- metal (unknown)
- Object Number:
- 1924-514/35
- type:
- components
- Image ©
- The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Part from Parsons' Axial Flow Steam Turbine
Unidentified part from Parson's Axial Flow Steam Turbine. Metal mesh shaft with one brass coloured metal cap on one end with inscription 'C.A. PARSONS & CO NEWCASTLE ON TYNE'. On opposite end the mesh has frayed and there are metal fibres protruding.
- Measurements:
-
overall: 198 mm x 50 mm x 18 mm,
- Materials:
- metal (unknown)
- Object Number:
- 1924-514/36
- type:
- components
Part from Parsons' Axial Flow Steam Turbine
Unidentified part from Parson's Axial Flow Steam Turbine. Metal mesh shaft in flat rectangular shape. One neatly finished end, one end as though cut off. Stitches down centre of object, protruding both time, some stitches unravelled.
- Measurements:
-
overall: 190 mm x 41 mm x 5 mm,
- Materials:
- metal (unknown)
- Object Number:
- 1924-514/37
- type:
- components
Rod and Nut from Parsons' Axial Flow Steam Turbine
Cylindrical rod with screw threads on each end, dark silver metal. Found with hexagonal nut with screw thread on inside hole, and washer.
Handle from Parsons' Axial Flow Steam Turbine
Handle with hole and spherical bulb on one end.
- Measurements:
-
overall: 125 mm x 42 mm x 46 mm,
- Materials:
- metal (unknown)
- Object Number:
- 1924-514/39
- type:
- handles
Part from Parsons' Axial Flow Steam Turbine
Brass coloured part, round form with hole in centre, lip from round form tapering into a sylindrical rod. End of metal rod has a form of tape and tightly packed metal wires, may be snapped off.
- Measurements:
-
overall: 132 mm x 45 mm x 13 mm,
- Materials:
- metal (unknown)
- Object Number:
- 1924-514/40
- type:
- components
Part from Parsons' Axial Flow Steam Turbine
Dark coloured metal part in rectagular shape, slightly curved. At one end, there are two incisions of about 39 mm in length, creating three 'prongs'. On the opposite end is a plate in which two pieces of metal are joined by four screws. On the smaller plate of metal is the figure '4' embossed.
- Measurements:
-
overall: 111 mm x 37 mm
- Materials:
- metal (unknown)
- Object Number:
- 1924-514/41
- type:
- components
Nut from Parsons' Axial Flow Steam Turbine
Brass coloured metal nut in hexagonical shape. Hole in centre with screwthread. .
- Measurements:
-
overall: 30 mm x 27 mm x 21 mm,
- Materials:
- metal (unknown)
- Object Number:
- 1924-514/42
- type:
- nut
Part from Parsons' Axial Flow Steam Turbine
Brass coloured metal rectangular form with rectangular hole in centre. Top of object peaks into a cylinder in centre of one side of rectangle. Hole with screwthred within this slight cylinder with T shaped screw in same material.
Part from Parsons' Axial Flow Steam Turbine
Brass coloured metal rectangular form with rectangular hole in centre. Top of object peaks into a cylinder in centre of one side of rectangle. Hole with screwthred within this slight cylinder with T shaped screw in same material.
Part from Parsons' Axial Flow Steam Turbine
Brass coloured metal rectangular form with rectangular hole in centre. Top of object peaks into a cylinder in centre of one side of rectangle. Hole with screwthred within this slight cylinder with T shaped screw in same material.
Part from Parsons' Axial Flow Steam Turbine
Brass coloured metal rectangular form with rectangular hole in centre. Top of object peaks into a cylinder in centre of one side of rectangle. Hole with screwthred within this slight cylinder with T shaped screw in same material.
Part from Parsons' Axial Flow Steam Turbine
Brass coloured metal rectangular shaped part, one bevelled edge. Hole in centre of part.
- Measurements:
-
overall: 50 mm x 43 mm x 9 mm,
- Materials:
- metal (unknown)
- Object Number:
- 1924-514/47
- type:
- components
Part from Parsons' Axial Flow Steam Turbine
wooden saucer shape with white speck of paint on varnished surface. Base has small cylindrical appendage with a hole in its centre.
- Measurements:
-
overall: 23 mm, 56 mm,
- Materials:
- wood (unidentified)
- Object Number:
- 1924-514/48
- type:
- components
