Mechanisms — heritage milling

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Windmill (form 2) diagram
Windmill Form 2: Two-stage Gear-ratio Comparison
Compare two ideal two-stage windmill gear ratios. Enter a common first-stage ratio and see the second-stage ratio needed for each output speed.
Water Wheel (form 8) diagram
Water Wheel Form 8: Flow, Head and Power Calculator
Calculate gross hydraulic power from entered flow and net head, apply an assumed efficiency and convert power to torque at a chosen speed.
Water Wheel (form 7) diagram
Water Wheel Form 7: Retained-water Static Moment
Calculate the moment of one retained water mass at an entered radius and angle. An assumed efficiency and chosen speed give an illustrative power product.