Babcock and Wilcox boilers, 1897
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Babcock and Wilcox boilers, 1897
Babcock and Wilcox boilers. 19th-century artwork of a front view of two Babcock and Wilcox boilers (236 square meters of heating surface) during installation. This design of boiler, manufactured by the US company Babcock and Wilcox (founded 1867), is a type of water-tube boiler. Tubes of water (centre) are heated by a furnace (bottom), and steam and water circulate from the tanks (top) that are not heated directly. Modern boilers use this design, rather than the older fire-tube boiler. Artwork from the first volume (1897) of La Revue Scientifique et Industrielle by French chemist and inventor Jules-Louis Breton (1872-1940)
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1897 Apparatus Boiler Engineering Factory France French Heating Jules Louis Breton La Revue Scientifique Et Industrielle Machine Power Scientific And Industrial Review Tubes Worker Babcock Wilcox
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This 19th-century artwork showcases the impressive Babcock and Wilcox boilers, a revolutionary technological advancement in the power industry. The illustration, created by French chemist and inventor Jules-Louis Breton in 1897, offers a front view of two massive boilers during installation. With an extensive heating surface area of 236 square meters, these water-tube boilers were manufactured by the renowned American company Babcock and Wilcox. Unlike their predecessors, fire-tube boilers, this innovative design featured tubes filled with water at its core. These tubes would be heated by a furnace located at the bottom while steam and water circulated from unheated tanks positioned on top. The significance of this engineering marvel cannot be overstated as it revolutionized boiler technology. The image highlights how this cutting-edge design became the foundation for modern-day boiler systems used worldwide. Its impact on industrial processes was immense as it provided efficient heating solutions for factories and other large-scale operations. The monochrome artwork captures not only the intricate details of these powerful machines but also pays homage to the skilled workers who operated them. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity and progress in harnessing steam power during that era. Preserved through time, this historical print is an invaluable piece that reflects both scientific advancements and industrial growth in Europe and America during the late 1800s.
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