Testing Large Turbines, Westinghouse Co. Works

Testing Large Turbines, Westinghouse Co. Works

★ 4.7IMDb Score
Released:1904-05-01
Duration:3 min
Director:Billy Bitzer
Actors:
Production:American Mutoscope & Biograph

Overview:

On the left of the screen, a small group of men lift the top off of what appears to be a turbine with a crane and continue to check the machine, tightening various parts with wrenches. On the right side, a few men appear to be testing the workings of what may be a turbine.

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