Water-powered machinery

Water-powered machinery uses the energy of flowing or falling water to perform work. This is typically achieved through mechanisms like waterwheels or turbines, which convert the movement of water into rotational energy. The rotational energy then drives various types of equipment, such as mills, pumps, or generators. Historically, water power was a crucial source of energy for industries like grinding grain or sawing timber before the advent of electricity. It remains an important renewable resource today, providing a sustainable and reliable source of energy for electric power generation and other mechanical processes.