Thomson-Houston dynamo, 1897
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Thomson-Houston dynamo, 1897
Thomson-Houston dynamo. 19th-century artwork of the bipolar dynamo (producing 20 to 90 kilowatts of power) and electric generator manufactured by the Thomson-Houston Electric Company. This company was founded in the USA in 1883. It produced a range of electrical goods. Dynamos are devices used to convert rotary motion into electrical power. This is achieved by rotating magnets around wires, and generates direct electrical currents. 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 Bipolar Dynamo Electric Electrical Power Electricity Electromagnetic Engineering Factory France French Generator Houston Jules Louis Breton La Revue Scientifique Et Industrielle Machine Magnets Power Station Scientific And Industrial Review Thomson
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases the Thomson-Houston dynamo, an extraordinary piece of 19th-century engineering. Manufactured by the renowned Thomson-Houston Electric Company, this bipolar dynamo was a true marvel of its time, producing an impressive range of 20 to 90 kilowatts of power. The company, founded in the USA in 1883, was at the forefront of electrical innovation and produced a wide array of electrical goods. The artwork depicts the intricate inner workings of this technological masterpiece. Dynamos like this one were instrumental in converting rotary motion into electrical power through the rotation of magnets around wires. This ingenious process generated direct electrical currents that powered industries and transformed societies. The historical significance is further emphasized by its inclusion in La Revue Scientifique et Industrielle, a scientific and industrial review published by French chemist and inventor Jules-Louis Breton. His meticulous attention to detail brings out every nuance of this remarkable machine. As we gaze upon this image from over a century ago, we are transported back to an era when electricity was still in its infancy but held immense promise for progress. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity and our relentless pursuit of technological advancement.
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