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James Bicheno Francis

American engineer (1815-1892) · United States · On the map · Scientists · Died at 77

James Bicheno Francis was a British-American civil engineer, who invented the Francis turbine.

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The Lowell canal system as it appeared when Francis joined the Proprietors of Locks and Canals on the Merrimack River in 1836

The Lowell canal system as it appeared when Francis joined the Proprietors of Locks and Canals on the Merrimack River in 1836

The Great Gate, also known as Francis' Folly

The Great Gate, also known as Francis' Folly

A Francis turbine runner, rated at nearly one million hp (750 MW), being installed at the Grand Coulee Dam, United States

A Francis turbine runner, rated at nearly one million hp (750 MW), being installed at the Grand Coulee Dam, United States

Awards

Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

About this person

Country

United States

Category

Scientists

Type

Scientist

Status

Deceased

Dates

Lived 1815 to 1892 · aged 77

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