Westinghouse electric generator, 1897
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Westinghouse electric generator, 1897
Westinghouse electric generator. 19th-century artwork of a compound-type generator (right) directly coupled to a dynamo (left) by a flexible sleeve. This set-up uses magnets in the dynamo to convert mechanical rotary motion into electrical power, generating electricity. This generator was manufactured by US company Westinghouse Electric, founded in 1886. 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 Compound Dynamo Electrical Power Electricity Electromagnetic Engineering France French Generating Generator Jules Louis Breton La Revue Scientifique Et Industrielle Machine Magnets Power Power Station Powering Scientific And Industrial Review Turbine Westinghouse
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This black and white artwork captures the essence of technological innovation in the late 19th century. The image showcases a Westinghouse electric generator, a marvel of engineering from 1897. In this compound-type generator, we witness the seamless coupling of a dynamo and generator through a flexible sleeve. The dynamo, situated on the left side, utilizes magnets to convert mechanical rotary motion into electrical power. This ingenious setup generates electricity with remarkable efficiency. Manufactured by the renowned American company Westinghouse Electric, established in 1886, this generator symbolizes the pioneering spirit that drove advancements in electrical power during this era. The artwork originates from La Revue Scientifique et Industrielle's first volume published in 1897 by Jules-Louis Breton, an accomplished French chemist and inventor. His illustration beautifully portrays not only the intricate machinery but also highlights its significance for both European and American industries at that time. As we gaze upon this historical artifact, we are transported back to an age when electromagnetic technology was rapidly transforming society. It serves as a reminder of how far we have come since then while appreciating the foundations laid by visionaries like Westinghouse and Breton. This monochrome masterpiece stands as a testament to human ingenuity and our relentless pursuit of progress in science and industry.
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