Engineering graphics and watermills: Ancient technology in Spain

José Ignacio Rojas-Sola and Rafael López-García

Renewable Energy, 2007, vol. 32, issue 12, 2019-2033

Abstract: This article shows the hydraulic and mechanical study of the turbine of a typical Spanish watermill. The mill in question is located in Alcalá La Real (Jaén, Spain), and shows the common characteristics of Spanish watermills. Given its state of abandonment, we developed a virtual model of the mill, in 3D and with computer animation which helps to show how the mill worked. We also give a comparison with Spanish windmills, showing way the two types of technology coexisted as a way of milling grain, and we give data on the performance of both technologies

Keywords: Watermills; Industrial archaeology; Computer-aided design; Computer animation; Technical analysis (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2007
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DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2006.10.013

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