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The International Exhibition: marine engine by Messrs. Escher, Wyss, and Co. of Zurich..., 1862. Creator: Unknown
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The International Exhibition: marine engine by Messrs. Escher, Wyss, and Co. of Zurich..., 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: marine engine by Messrs. Escher, Wyss, and Co. of Zurich - from a photograph by the London Stereoscopic Company, 1862. Motive power for steamships. '...the engines were exhibited completely fitted, with the portion of the vessel that forms the engine-room: the main shaft is in place, with the paddle-wheels attached...[The] marine engines exhibited by Escher, Wyss, and Co., consist of a pair of compound cylinder engines, of 30-horse power, adapted to shallow navigation; these engines weigh, including water in the boilers, about 37½ tons; they are intended to be worked at a pressure of from to five atmospheres, and are guaranteed to work up to 180-horse power, if necessary, with a consumption of 2¼lb. of best Newcastle coal per hour and per indicated horse power, and to propel a vessel...at a speed of fifteen statute miles per hour. The chief points sought to be obtained in these engines are lightness and simplicity of construction...The air-pump and feed-pumps are worked by a small auxiliary inverted steam-cylinder, the exhaust steam from which serves, by means of a blast-pipe in the funnel, to increase the combustion of the coal and the evaporative powers of the boilers'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862
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This stunning print captures the marvel of engineering that was The International Exhibition: marine engine by Messrs. Escher, Wyss, and Co. of Zurich in 1862. The intricate details of the compound cylinder engines, weighing about 37½ tons, are on full display in this image. These powerful engines were designed for steamships and boasted a 30-horse power capacity, with the ability to reach up to 180-horse power if needed.
The main shaft and paddle-wheels attached to these engines showcase their functionality for propelling vessels at speeds of up to fifteen statute miles per hour. What sets these marine engines apart is their focus on lightness and simplicity of construction, making them efficient and effective for shallow navigation.
The smaller auxiliary inverted steam-cylinder used to operate the air-pump and feed-pumps adds another layer of innovation to these impressive machines. With a consumption rate of only 2¼lb. of coal per hour per indicated horse power, these engines were not only powerful but also economical.
Overall, this print serves as a testament to the ingenuity and craftsmanship behind The International Exhibition: marine engine by Messrs. Escher, Wyss, and Co., showcasing a piece of history that continues to inspire awe even today.
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