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Pressure Gauge Collection

"The Evolution of Pressure Gauge: From Aneroid Barometer to Navy SEALs" The Aneroid barometer engraving from 1881 marks the early days of pressure measurement

Background imagePressure Gauge Collection: James Watt, caricature C015 / 6706

James Watt, caricature C015 / 6706
James Watt (1736-1819). Caricature of the Scottish engineer and inventor James Watt. Watt made numerous practical improvements to the steam engine of his day

Background imagePressure Gauge Collection: Aneroid barometer engraving 1881

Aneroid barometer engraving 1881
Le Monde Physique par Amedee Guillemin - Paris / Librairie Hachette et Cie 1881

Background imagePressure Gauge Collection: The Diver -- H. M. S. Blake, c1900. Creator: Unknown

The Diver -- H. M. S. Blake, c1900. Creator: Unknown
The Diver -- H.M.S. Blake, c1900. From " The British Navy - Primus Magic Lantern Slides - Junior Lecturers Series B". [W. Butcher & Sons]

Background imagePressure Gauge Collection: The electric furnace, 1890-1910

The electric furnace, 1890-1910. French advertising for Liebig Extract of Meat

Background imagePressure Gauge Collection: Vapor pump with vertical boiler

Vapor pump with vertical boiler
Antique illustration of a vapor pump with vertical boiler

Background imagePressure Gauge Collection: Vertical wall steam plunger

Vertical wall steam plunger
Illustration of a Vertical wall steam plunger

Background imagePressure Gauge Collection: An over the shoulder view of a Navy SEAL combat swimmer

An over the shoulder view of a Navy SEAL combat swimmer diving the Draeger LAR-V oxygen rebreather, a Secumar lifejacket, carrying a MK-1 limpet mine on a backpack

Background imagePressure Gauge Collection: A Navy SEAL combat swimmer navigates the water utilizing a compass board

A Navy SEAL combat swimmer navigates the water utilizing a compass board
A Navy SEAL conducting a combat swimmer navigation training utilizing the compass board for navigation and wearing a Draeger LAR-V oxygen rebreather

Background imagePressure Gauge Collection: Natural gas pressure gauge C016 / 8139

Natural gas pressure gauge C016 / 8139
Natural gas pressure gauge. This gauge is used to monitor the pressure of natural gas as it exits a gas well and enters a pipeline. This gauge is being used at a fracking site in the USA

Background imagePressure Gauge Collection: Carbon dioxide incubator C016 / 3110

Carbon dioxide incubator C016 / 3110
Carbon dioxide incubator. Cell cultures inside a carbon dioxide incubator

Background imagePressure Gauge Collection: Carbon dioxide incubator C016 / 3109

Carbon dioxide incubator C016 / 3109
Carbon dioxide incubator. Close-up of the pressure gauges and regulator on a carbon dioxide cylinder that supplies a carbon dioxide incubator used for cell culture

Background imagePressure Gauge Collection: Mercury steam pressure gauge

Mercury steam pressure gauge. Artwork of a steam pressure gauge based on a mercury manometer design. The manual valve (left) was used to open the gauge to the steam in the engine

Background imagePressure Gauge Collection: Steam engine pressure gauge

Steam engine pressure gauge
Pressure gauge. Close up of the dial of a steam engines pressure gauge. The pointer is approaching 2000 which could symbolise the onset of the millennium (the year 2000)

Background imagePressure Gauge Collection: Pressure gauge on fire extinguisher

Pressure gauge on fire extinguisher
Pressure gauge on a fire extinguisher, close-up

Background imagePressure Gauge Collection: James Watt (1736-1819)

James Watt (1736-1819)

Background imagePressure Gauge Collection: James Watt, Scottish engineer

James Watt, Scottish engineer
James Watt (1736-1819). Historical artwork of the Scottish engineer and inventor James Watt. Watt made numerous practical improvements to the steam engine of his day

Background imagePressure Gauge Collection: Statue of James Watt

Statue of James Watt in George Square, Glasgow. Designed by sculptor Francis Leggatt Chantrey and erected in 1832

Background imagePressure Gauge Collection: Pump gauge

Pump gauge. Close-up of the pressure gauge on a cooling pump

Background imagePressure Gauge Collection: Portrait of James Watt (1736-1819)

Portrait of James Watt (1736-1819) after a portrait by Carl Frederik von Breda. Scottish engineer & inventor, Watt made numerous practical improvements to the steam engine of his day


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"The Evolution of Pressure Gauge: From Aneroid Barometer to Navy SEALs" The Aneroid barometer engraving from 1881 marks the early days of pressure measurement, showcasing the ingenuity of scientists in understanding atmospheric changes. James Watt, depicted in a caricature from C015 / 6706, revolutionized steam engine technology and introduced pressure gauges to monitor and control steam power efficiently. The Diver aboard H. M. S. Blake around 1900 relied on pressure gauges to ensure safe diving operations, highlighting their crucial role in underwater exploration and naval activities. In the late 19th to early 20th century, electric furnaces emerged with pressure gauges as vital instruments for precise temperature regulation during industrial processes like metal smelting (1890-1910). Vapor pumps equipped with vertical boilers utilized pressure gauges for efficient vapor compression systems, contributing to advancements in various industries such as refrigeration and chemical processing. Vertical wall steam plungers incorporated pressure gauge mechanisms that enabled accurate monitoring of steam pressures within complex machinery, ensuring optimal performance across multiple sectors. Over-the-shoulder view captures a Navy SEAL combat swimmer relying on precision instruments like a pressure gauge while navigating treacherous waters – exemplifying how these devices aid high-stakes missions. U. S Navy SEAL combat swimmers skillfully utilize pressure gauges as they execute daring underwater operations requiring meticulous planning and constant awareness of changing water depths. Navigating through unknown territories beneath the surface, a Navy SEAL combat swimmer relies on both skill and tools like compass boards integrated with precise pressure gauge readings for successful missions. Beyond industrial applications, natural gas facilities employ specialized pressure gauges (C016 / 8139) to maintain safe operating conditions while distributing this valuable energy resource worldwide. 11 &