Crossley gas engine, 1897
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Crossley gas engine, 1897
Crossley gas engine. 19th-century artwork of a British design of gas engine from the Crossley Brothers of Manchester. This is a horizontal type, controlling a double pump with a gear train. A gas engine is an internal combustion engine that runs on a gas fuel, such as natural gas, instead of the petrol used in car engines. Gas engines are used in heavy-duty industrial settings, such as factories. The first practical gas engines were developed in the 1860s. 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 Engine Engineering Factory France French Horizontal Internal Combustion Engine Jules Louis Breton La Revue Scientifique Et Industrielle Machine Manchester Scientific And Industrial Review Crossley Gas Engine
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases a remarkable piece of engineering history - the Crossley gas engine. Created by the renowned British company, Crossley Brothers of Manchester, this horizontal type gas engine was a groundbreaking invention in the late 19th century. The artwork, featured in La Revue Scientifique et Industrielle, beautifully captures the intricate design and functionality of this technological marvel. Gas engines revolutionized heavy-duty industrial settings like factories by utilizing natural gas as fuel instead of traditional petrol used in car engines. Developed during the 1860s, these internal combustion engines played a pivotal role in advancing industrialization across Europe. The illustration highlights a double pump controlled by a gear train within the Crossley gas engine's structure. This ingenious mechanism allowed for efficient power generation and utilization within factory environments. Jules-Louis Breton, an accomplished French chemist and inventor, skillfully depicted this historical masterpiece with meticulous attention to detail. As we admire this artwork today, we are reminded of the immense contributions made by engineers like those at Crossley Brothers who paved the way for modern machinery. Their innovative spirit continues to inspire future generations to push boundaries and explore new frontiers in technology and industry.
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