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Centrifugal marine engine and boilers, 500hp
Centrifugal marine engine and boilers, 500hp, side elevations and sections 5 January 1849 Date: 1849
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1. Title: A Glimpse into Maritime History: Centrifugal Marine Engine and Boilers, 500hp (1849) 2.. This print, dated 5 January 1849, offers a fascinating glimpse into the early days of maritime engineering with its depiction of a Centrifugal Marine Engine and Boilers, generating a power output of 500 horsepower. The side elevations and sections illustrated in this print represent a significant milestone in the development of marine propulsion systems, paving the way for more efficient and powerful engines that would revolutionize transportation on water. The centrifugal marine engine, a precursor to the modern internal combustion engine, employed the principles of impulse and reaction to convert pressure into mechanical energy. This innovative design, which utilized a rotary pump to compress air, was a major departure from the reciprocating engines that dominated the maritime scene at the time. The engine's ability to generate more power per unit weight made it an attractive alternative for shipbuilders and engineers, leading to its increasing adoption in the latter half of the 19th century. The accompanying boilers, essential components of the steam power system, were designed to generate high-pressure steam to drive the engine. The print illustrates the boiler's firebox, where fuel was burned to produce heat, and the furnace, where the heat was transferred to the water in the boiler. The steam produced was then directed to the engine via a complex network of pipes and valves. This intricately detailed print offers a unique perspective on the technological advancements that shaped the maritime industry during the 19th century. The Centrifugal Marine Engine and Boilers, 500hp, represent a pivotal moment in the transition from sail to steam power, marking a critical turning point in the history of maritime transportation.
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