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The International Exhibition: marine engines of the Mediterranean Forging Company... 1862. Creator: Unknown
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The International Exhibition: marine engines of the Mediterranean Forging Company... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: marine engines of the Mediterranean Forging Company - from a photograph by the London Stereoscopic Company, 1862....engines constructed by the Societe Nouvelle des Forges et Chantiers de la Mediterranee at Marseilles...This mechanical example in an eminent degree indicates how a compression can be made into the smallest possible space of a pair of engines of [400-horse power]...Within a recent period lessening the weight of and the space occupied by marine engines has made very rapid progress...The part behind the temporary ladder...represents the condensing-chamber, in which, for the purpose of saving space and obtaining concentrated strength, the air-pumps and slides for maintaining the parallelism of the crossheads are placed...The two working cylinders, with their slide-boxes and eccentric-rods, occupy the right-hand side of the Engraving. The cylinders, by a peculiar arrangement of the piston-rods, admit of the smallest space being used for giving motion to the screw-shaft'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862
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This photograph, taken by the London Stereoscopic Company in 1862, showcases an impressive mechanical marvel from the International Exhibition: marine engines of the Mediterranean Forging Company. The engines displayed in this image were constructed by the Societe Nouvelle des Forges et Chantiers de la Mediterranee at Marseilles, France. The intricately designed engines are a testament to the advancements in marine engine technology during this era. With a remarkable ability to compress power into a compact space, these engines boast a combined horsepower of 400. The progress in reducing the weight and size of marine engines had made significant strides in recent times, as evidenced by this mechanical example. The part of the engine behind the temporary ladder in the image represents the condensing-chamber. This innovative design placed the air-pumps and slides for maintaining the parallelism of the crossheads within the chamber, saving space and increasing concentrated strength. The two working cylinders, with their slide-boxes and eccentric-rods, occupy the right-hand side of the engraving. The cylinders' unique arrangement of piston-rods allows for the smallest possible space to be used in transmitting motion to the screw-shaft. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the ingenuity and engineering prowess of the 19th century.
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