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Francis turbine, made by Planes, Flaquer i Cia

The turbine Francis generates 90 CV. The word turbine comes from latine turbo –inem, which means rotation or turn, 1905. Photo by Pep Botey. Castelló d'Empúries Flour Mill and Eco-Museum.

 

The turbine Francis generates 90 CV. The word turbine comes from latine turbo –inem, which means rotation or turn, 1905. Photo by Pep Botey. Castelló d'Empúries Flour Mill and Eco-Museum.

 

The turbine transforms the kinetic energy of the water into mechanical energy, which is then transmitted through a system of wheels, belts and pulleys. The level of efficiency of a turbine is much higher than the hydraulic wheels, which were used previously.

Francis turbines are reaction turbines, often used for waterfalls and mid-level fows of water.

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