Water turbine pump, Sutton Poyntz
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Water turbine pump, Sutton Poyntz
Image: © Chris Allen Taken: 14 Apr 2004
Known variously as a Whitelaw or Scotch turbine this is the simplest form of reaction turbine and is essentially the same as Hero's steam aeolipile. This is of considerable vintage and is a unique survivor.
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Image Location
Latitude
50.654482
Longitude
-2.416971