Combustion Collection (page 2)

Men at work in engine room of a ship, WW1
Men at work loading coal in the engine room of a ship during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

Launch of Vostok 1 spacecraft
Vostok 1 spacecraft. Launched from Earth (April 12, 1961) with the first cosmonaut, Yuri Gagarin, aboard. Still from a documentary shot in 1968

Magnesium ribbon burning. Image 3 of 3. Magnesium metal burns with a bright white flame. During the reaction, it forms white magnesium oxide

Ethanol flame. The flame is burning on a wick that is soaked in ethanol. As the ethanol on the end of the wick is burnt, more ethanol replaces it from the reservoir below

Sulphur flame test. Sulphur burning in air, producing a blue flame. The colour of the flame is caused by electrons that have been excited to a higher energy state

Burning magnesium powder in a bunsen burner flame. Magnesium powder will ignite easily. It is used in fireworks for the bright light produced

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Antoine-Laurent Lavoisier conducting an experiment in his laboratory, 1700s. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th-century Illustration

Enamel sign for Redex Petrol service
A tin/alloy sign for Redex Service, an engine supplement to be added to petrol, sump, gearbox or rear axle to improve the overall performance of a vehicle. *EDITORIAL USE ONLY*

Front view of a V12 petrol engine with white fan at the front

Internal Combustion Engines. Deutches Museum. Munich. Germany

Stationary Gas Motor. The motor is from the first series of internal combustion engines to be built in the Gas Motor Factory Deutz

Advert for Champion combustion gas lamp 1889
The Champion combustion gas lamp for domestic use. Combustion which is obtained by means of the well reglated construction of the regenertor and the constant supply of heated air to the flame

Page from Ironmonger Diary 1889
Two ads for Moorwood, Sons & Co. Comet, slow combustion stoves and Mathieson, Wilson & Co, ironfounders, Armley, Leeds. 1889

Advert for Dobble, Forbes & Co stoves and ranges 1889
A selection of ranges and stoves all available from Dobble, Forbes & Co, in three store in Larbert, London and Glasgow. 1889

Bolide meteorite observed by Padre Secchi
Bolide observed by padre Secchi, Italian astronomer, who stated that the body was brighter than Venus and the two tails changed colour in the course of combustion. Date: 14 November 1868

Gas-powered transport by G. H. Davis
A substitute for petrol: internal combustion engines run on gas for road transport. Showing a bus with the plant on a trailer, and other types of converted vehicles

Fernand Forest Photo
FERNAND FOREST - French engineer who made important contributions to the development of the internal combustion engine : in his workshop 1888. Date: 1851 - 1914

STEEL HYDRAULIC PRESS, 1942. Maintenance man working on a cold steel hydraulic press at the Combustion Engineering Company in Chattanooga, Tennesee. Photograph by Alfred Palmer, June 1942

Illustration of internal combustion engine with cross section showing piston and crank

Illustration of a jet engine

WELDERS, 1942. Employees of the Combustion Engineering Company making boilers for a ship in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Photograph by Alfred T. Palmer, June 1942

WELDER, 1942. An employee of the Combustion Engineering Company making boilers for a ship in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Photograph by Alfred T. Palmer, June 1942

A charcoal kiln in the forest, after a 19th century drawing, from Les Merveilles de la Science
KW2619059 A charcoal kiln in the forest, after a 19th century drawing, from Les Merveilles de la Science, published c.1870 (engraving) by French School

SELDEN: ROAD ENGINE, 1895. The first patent ever granted for a combination of an internal combustion engine with a carriage, George B. Seldens road engine of 1895

AD: SPARK PLUGS, 1919. American advertisement for Champion Dependable Spark Plugs, 1919

AD: ATLAS FARM POWDER. American advertisement for an explosive powder produced by the Atlas Farm Powder Company, 1919

Diagram of Gustave Trouves ornithopter, which was powered by an internal combustion engine
TROUVEs ORNITHOPTER. Diagram of Gustave Trouves ornithopter, which was powered by an internal combustion engine. Invented in 1870, it was the first ornithopter to successfully fly

Airship invented by Paul Haenlein in 1872, which was the first airship to be powered by an internal-combustion engine
HAENLEINs AIRSHIP. Airship invented by Paul Haenlein in 1872, which was the first airship to be powered by an internal-combustion engine

Plan of a carriage powered by French inventor Jean Joseph Etienne Lenoirs internal combustion engine, c1859
INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE. Plan of a carriage powered by French inventor Jean Joseph Etienne Lenoirs internal combustion engine, c1859

Karl Benzs horizontal single-cylinder motor vehicle engine, late 1890s
BENZ ENGINE, 1890s. Karl Benzs horizontal single-cylinder motor vehicle engine, late 1890s

Side view of a plan of French inventor Jean Joseph Etienne Lenoirs internal combustion engine, c1859
INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE. Side view of a plan of French inventor Jean Joseph Etienne Lenoirs internal combustion engine, c1859

Wilhelm Maybachs V-twin engine, designed in 1889 for Daimler motor vehicles
DAIMLER ENGINE, 1889. Wilhelm Maybachs V-twin engine, designed in 1889 for Daimler motor vehicles

Nikolaus Ottos four-cylinder, eight-piston engine of 1862
INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE. Nikolaus Ottos four-cylinder, eight-piston engine of 1862

Method for starting Gustave Trouves ornithopter. Invented in 1870, it was the first ornithopter to successfully fly
TROUVEs ORNITHOPTER. Method for starting Gustave Trouves ornithopter. Invented in 1870, it was the first ornithopter to successfully fly. Contemporary American engraving

Automobile reliability race between Paris and Rouen, sponsored by Le Petit Journal. First prizes awarded to Panhard & Levassor and to the Peugeot brothers. From Le Petit Journal Paris 6 August, 1894

Rumfords calorimeter used to determine amount of heat produced by combustion. Benjamin Thompson, Count Rumford (1753-1814) Anglo-American scientist

Armand Peugots (1849-1915) motor car fitted with Daimler V-twin petrol engine. First petrol driven car built in France 1889-1890. Engraving

Benz tricycle of 1886 with Karl Benz (1844-1929), German engineer and car manufacturer, at the controls

Mercedes 35 PS motor of 1901. In the back are Adolph Daimler (1834-1900) German engineer and inventor, and his wife Mercedes

A childs toy bear (teddy bear) set alight and in flames. Toys are made of fire retardant fabrics

Georg Ernst Stahl (1660-1734) German chemist and medical theorist. Proposed the phlogiston theory of combustion. Engraving from his Opusculum Chymico-physico-medicum (1715)

Sectioned view of S. U. Carburettor, 1965
Sectioned view of S.U. Carburettor, 1965

Two lumps of vine charcoal, close up

Burning coal flame

Chemical Laboratory Aparatus C017 / 3477
Plate from 18th century encyclopedia showing an illustration of different types of chemical laboratory aparatus. The illustration shows various furnace types, bellows, reverboratory and assay device

Matches igniting C018 / 8594
Matches igniting

Match igniting C018 / 8592
Match igniting

Match igniting C018 / 8591
Match igniting

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"Unleashing the Fiery Power: Exploring the Mysteries of Combustion" Fire, a mesmerizing element that has captivated mankind since ancient times. From flame tests in laboratories to spontaneous combustion, combustion remains an enigma waiting to be unraveled. In 1961, the launch of Vostok 1 spacecraft marked a milestone in human history as Yuri Gagarin became the first person to orbit Earth. The roaring flames beneath propelled him into space, showcasing the incredible power of controlled combustion. But not all instances are within our control. Paranormal tales have whispered about mysterious fires erupting without any apparent cause - spontaneous combustion defying scientific explanation and leaving us perplexed. As we delve deeper into this fiery realm, we encounter intriguing symbols like the Champion Spark Plug Service Sign – an emblem representing precision and efficiency in igniting engines with a spark. However, amidst these wonders lies a dark side. Tragic accidents remind us of the devastating consequences when fire spirals out of control. Figure 1 depicts a terrible incident where a lady finds herself ablaze - a haunting reminder that vigilance is crucial when dealing with combustible materials. Yet beyond such tragedies lie everyday marvels associated with combustion. The warmth emanating from burning wood or flickering candles creates cozy environments and evokes feelings of comfort and tranquility. Returning to history's pages once more, Charles Dickens' "Bleak House" introduced readers to another facet of this phenomenon - spontaneous human combustion depicted as an eerie occurrence shrouded in mystery during Victorian times. Combustion continues its dance through time, captivating our senses while posing questions yet unanswered by science. Its allure persists as it illuminates both our physical world and our imagination alike – reminding us that within every flame lies untapped potential waiting for discovery.