Turbine Collection (#13)

Wind turbine, powering free-range hen unit building, Cumbria, England, june

Wind turbines beside road, Wild Horse Wind Facility, Vantage, Washington, U. S. A. october
Wind turbines beside road, Wild Horse Wind Facility, Vantage, Washington, U.S.A. october

Wind turbines on upland farmland, Lammermuir Hills, Scottish Borders, Scotland, september

Wind turbines in grazing marsh habitat with sheep flock, Romney Marsh, Kent, England, december

Wind turbine at ecotech centre, Swaffham, Norfolk, England, august

Wind turbine generators in desert, San Gorgonio Pass Wind Farm, Palm Springs, California, U. S. A
Wind turbine generators in desert, San Gorgonio Pass Wind Farm, Palm Springs, California, U.S.A

Wind turbine and solar panels at ecotech centre, Swaffham, Norfolk, England, august

Stone pine trees are engulfed by the moving sand dunes of Andalusia, Spain. Note the wind turbines on the hills

Wind turbines Andalusia Spain

Wind turbines on hill, with cattle on hillside, ruined building and sheep on pasture in foreground, Lammermuir Hills, Scottish Borders, Scotland, september

Aerial view of off-shore windfarm, wind turbines at sea, Scroby Sands, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England, october

Wind turbines on hill above reservoir, Whiteadder Reservoir, Lammermuir Hills, Scottish Borders, Scotland, september

Tidal energy converter, artwork
Tidal energy converter. Artwork of an offshore tidal turbine. Tidal forces rotate the propellor blades (centre right), which then drive a generator in order to produce electricity

Hydroelectric power station turbine. Hydroelectric power stations use water, stored behind a dam on a river, to generate electricity

Gunib hydroelectric power station, Russia
Gunib hydroelectric power station. Worker inspecting machinery in the turbine hall of the Gunib hydroelectric power station in Dagestan, Russia

Energy generation, conceptual computer artwork

Hydroelectric power station turbine room. The tip of the turbine, which extends downwards below this room, is the orange structure

Wave energy converter, diagram
Wave energy converter. Diagram of an oscillating water column (OWC) wave power plant. This coastal energy converter consists of an inclined concrete cavity connected to two low pressure air turbines

Wind turbines at power station, Hawaii
Power from the wind. View of wind turbines in an electricity generating wind farm. One of the leading forms of alternative energy, wind power creates no emissions to threaten the environment

Mars wind turbines. Computer illustration of wind turbines on the surface of Mars. They could provide energy for a Martian colony

Turbocharger. Cut away turbocharger showing turbine blades. This device is used in internal combustion engines to improve engine performance. It consists of a turbine (centre right) and a compressor

Nuclear power station turbine. The turbine is housed in the cylindrical area at centre, and is partially sunk into the floor

Nuclear power station turbine room. This is the engine section of the turbine room. The turbine room is where steam is used to drive turbines to produce electricity

Smoke from a fire driving a turbine in a chimney
Smoke-powered turbine. Engraving of smoke from a fire rising up and powering a turbine in a chimney. The thermal energy of the smoke is being converted into the rotational mechanical energy of

Turbine rotor assembly area
Turbine rotor assembly and balancing area. This is a steam turbine, for use in a power station. The pressure from steam passing through the turbine causes the turbine to rotate

Wind power, artwork
Wind power. Computer artwork of numerous wind turbines in the sea. Wind power is a clean and renewable source of power. The turbine blades are turned by the wind, generating electricity

Windmill, computer artwork. This type of windmill may be used to generate electricity or pump water

Wind farm. These wind turbines are used to generate electricity from the winds that arise from the heating of the Earth by the Sun

Nano turbine
Conceptual 3D image of a micromechanical turbine. This turbine could be used to drive a drill, small enough to be fitted to the end of a medical catheter

Hydroelectric generator
MODEL RELEASED. Hydroelectric generator. Worker inspecting a generator in a hydroelectric power station. A turbine is fitted beneath the generator shaft. Photographed in Scotland, UK

Turbine mock-up at Hoover Dam
A walk-in mock-up of a hydroelectric turbine for electrical generation at Hoover Dam. It shows the rotating shaft at centre with attached rotor (black) and fixed stators in the foreground (both sides)

Hydroelectric turbine, 19th century
Hydroelectric turbine, 19th-century artwork. This turbine is part of the hydroelectric power station built from 1895 on the US side of Niagara Falls

Turbine hall of hydroelectric dam
Hydroelectric power. View of the turbine hall of the Krasoyarsk Hydropower Plant. The red objects are the upper bearings of the turbines that are sunk into the floor below

Leningrad nuclear power station
Nuclear power station. View of part of the turbine hall at the Leningrad nuclear power station at Sosnovy Bor. The station uses four RBMK-1000 reactors, the type used at the Chernobyl site

Generator repair at nuclear plant
Power plant maintenance. A turbine waiting for repair during routine maintenance at a nuclear power station. The turbine is used to convert the energy from steam generated in the nuclear pile into

Offshore wind farm foundations, artwork
Offshore wind farm foundations. Computer artwork showing the structures that secure offshore wind turbines to the sea floor

Offshore wind farm in a storm, artwork
Offshore wind farm in a storm, computer artwork

Assembling equipment in a power station
Electricity generation. Workers assembling part of a turbine generator at a power station. Photographed at Kaliningrad, Russia

Turbine hall at a power station
Electricity generation. View across the turbine hall of a power station. The turbine hall is where high pressure steam from the boilers is fed into turbines that are connected to generators

Wind farm, Ortiguera area, A Coruna, Galicia, Spain, Europe

Wind farm and cows, Ortiguera area, A Coruna, Galicia, Spain, Europe

Wind farm, Pontevedra area, Galicia, Spain, Europe

USA, California, Mojave. View of a wind turbine farm in action

USA, California, Altamont Pass, wind generators

Steam turbine locomotive engine, wheel section

Steam turbine locomotive engine, plan, side elevation, cross section and detail of roller Date: 1849

Detail of a steam turbine locomotive, with side elevation and vertical and longitudinal sections Date: 1848

The Turbine Steamer Onward, July 1905
Photograph of the South-Eastern and Chatham Railway Companys turbine steamer Onward, during the inauguration of its service between Folkestone and Boulogne, 17th July 1905

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The turbine, a marvel of engineering, has revolutionized various industries and transportation systems throughout history. From the RMS Mauretania to modern wind farms, turbines have played a crucial role in powering our world. In 1906, the Gas Turbine No. 18000 marked a significant milestone as the first successful gas turbine engine. This breakthrough invention paved the way for future advancements in aviation and power generation. Another notable figure in turbine history is Sir Charles Parsons, who introduced steam turbine blades. His creation propelled the iconic Turbinia, a steam turbine-powered steamship that amazed spectators with its speed and efficiency. Fast forward to present times, wind turbines dominate landscapes across the globe. Wind farms like those near Atherton in Queensland or Teesside Wind Farm showcase how renewable energy sources are harnessed to generate electricity sustainably. Scotland's Shetland Islands boast breathtaking views of wind turbines dotting their picturesque landscape—a testament to harnessing nature's power for clean energy production. Sir Frank Whittle's contributions cannot be overlooked either; his invention of the jet engine revolutionized air travel by utilizing gas turbines for propulsion. Even on land, wind turbines continue to make an impact. The Pincher Creek wind farm stands tall against Alberta's skyline—proof that sustainable energy solutions can coexist with natural beauty. Not limited to just land-based applications, ocean liners like T. S. S Marathon from Aberdeen Line also benefited from turbine technology. These vessels relied on powerful turbines for smooth sailing across vast oceans. As dawn breaks over England's Lake District bay view towards distant hills adorned with wind farms creates an awe-inspiring sight—an illustration of how we blend renewable energy into our surroundings harmoniously. From maritime legends like RMS Mauretania and Turbinia powered by steam turbines to cutting-edge innovations such as gas and wind turbines shaping our future—the significance of this remarkable invention continues to propel us towards a more sustainable world.