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Viktor Kaplan Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for Viktor Kaplan, based on 2 World History Database records associated with Austria.

2 records1913–19132 events1 places

Chronological biography

1913

Adjustable-Blade Water Turbine1913
Science / Technology · Engineer and Inventor · Brno

Enables efficient hydroelectric generation under changing water-flow conditions.

Kaplan Turbine1913
Science / Technology · Engineer and Inventor · Brno

Develops a propeller turbine with adjustable runner blades.

Titles and roles

Engineer and Inventor

Record provenance

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