Gustaf de Laval
Swedish engineer and inventor (1845–1913) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Karl Gustaf Patrik de Laval (Swedish pronunciation: [ˈɡɵ̂sːtav dɛ laˈvalː] ⓘ; 9 May 1845 – 2 February 1913) was a Swedish engineer and inventor who made important contributions to the design of steam turbines and centrifugal separation machinery for dairy.
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Born | 9 May 1845 |
Died | 2 February 1913 (aged 67) Stockholm, Sweden |
Nationality | Swedish |
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Known for | Steam turbines, dairy machinery, and the de Laval nozzle for rocket engines |
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