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Engineering graphics and watermills: Ancient technology in Spain

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  • Rojas-Sola, José Ignacio
  • López-García, Rafael

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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

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  • Rojas-Sola, José Ignacio & López-García, Rafael, 2007. "Engineering graphics and watermills: Ancient technology in Spain," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 32(12), pages 2019-2033.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:renene:v:32:y:2007:i:12:p:2019-2033
    DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2006.10.013
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    1. Rojas-Sola, José Ignacio & Amezcua-Ogáyar, Juan Manuel, 2005. "Southern spanish windmills: Technological aspects," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 30(13), pages 1943-1953.
    2. Rojas-Sola, José Ignacio & González, Miguel Ángel Gómez-Elvira & Martín, Enrique Pérez, 2006. "Computer-aided design and engineering: A study of windmills in la Mancha (Spain)," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 31(10), pages 1471-1482.
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    1. García-Asensio José M. & Ayuga Francisco, 2017. "Irrigation engineering in Spain and how it has changed the country’s landscape," European Countryside, Sciendo, vol. 9(1), pages 211-229, March.
    2. Vashisht, A.K., 2012. "Current status of the traditional watermills of the Himalayan region and the need of technical improvements for increasing their energy efficiency," Applied Energy, Elsevier, vol. 98(C), pages 307-315.
    3. Pujol, T. & Montoro, L., 2010. "High hydraulic performance in horizontal waterwheels," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 35(11), pages 2543-2551.
    4. Pujol, Toni & Solà, Jordi & Montoro, Lino & Pelegrí, Marc, 2010. "Hydraulic performance of an ancient Spanish watermill," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 35(2), pages 387-396.

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