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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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20x30 inch Poster Print
Discover the fascinating world of maritime engineering with our exclusive range of poster prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image showcases a centrifugal marine engine and boilers, rated at an impressive 500 horsepower. Drawn in 1849, this detailed illustration offers a glimpse into the past, providing a unique perspective on the technological advancements of the time. With its intricate design and high-quality print, this poster is a must-have for marine enthusiasts, historians, or anyone with an appreciation for industrial history. Add this stunning piece to your workspace, home office, or any space in need of a thought-provoking conversation starter. Bring the past to life with Media Storehouse's poster prints.
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Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 76.8cm x 51.4cm (30.2" x 20.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
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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