Worthington direct-acting steam pump
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The Worthington direct-acting steam pump is a pioneering 19th-century steam-powered pumping machine that became widely used for municipal water supply, industry, and marine applications due to its reliability and efficiency.
All labels observed (1)
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|---|---|
| Worthington direct-acting steam pump canonical | 1 |
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Target entity: Worthington direct-acting steam pump Context triple: [Henry Rossiter Worthington, hasNotableWork, Worthington direct-acting steam pump]
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Target entity: Worthington direct-acting steam pump Target entity description: The Worthington direct-acting steam pump is a pioneering 19th-century steam-powered pumping machine that became widely used for municipal water supply, industry, and marine applications due to its reliability and efficiency.
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A.
Watt steam engine
The Watt steam engine was a vastly improved steam engine developed in the late 18th century that greatly increased efficiency and helped power the Industrial Revolution.
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B.
Queen Victoria’s bathing machine
Queen Victoria’s bathing machine is a preserved 19th-century seaside bathing carriage used by Queen Victoria for discreet sea bathing, now displayed as a historic curiosity associated with her private life at Osborne.
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C.
Archimedean screw
The Archimedean screw is an ancient mechanical device, traditionally attributed to Archimedes, used to lift water or other granular materials by rotating a helical surface inside a cylinder or open trough.
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D.
Cooke Locomotive and Machine Works
Cooke Locomotive and Machine Works was a prominent 19th-century American manufacturer of steam locomotives that later became part of the American Locomotive Company (ALCO).
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E.
cotton gin
The cotton gin is a machine that rapidly separates cotton fibers from their seeds, revolutionizing cotton production and profoundly impacting the economy and slavery in the American South.
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Statements (54)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
industrial machine
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pumping engine ⓘ reciprocating pump ⓘ steam pump ⓘ |
| controlMethod |
automatic reversing mechanism
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mechanically actuated steam valves ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
ⓘ
surface form:
United States
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| developedBy |
Henry R. Worthington
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Worthington Pump Works ⓘ
surface form:
Worthington Pumping Engine Company
|
| era |
19th century
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early 20th century ⓘ |
| hasActuation | direct-acting ⓘ |
| hasComponent |
air vessel
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check valve ⓘ crosshead ⓘ piston rod ⓘ plunger ⓘ steam chest ⓘ steam cylinder ⓘ steam valve gear ⓘ stuffing box ⓘ water cylinder ⓘ water delivery valve ⓘ water suction valve ⓘ |
| hasFeature |
automatic steam distribution
ⓘ
compact design ⓘ double-acting steam end ⓘ double-acting water end ⓘ high reliability ⓘ self-starting capability ⓘ smooth discharge with air vessel ⓘ variable speed operation ⓘ |
| inception | mid-19th century ⓘ |
| influenced |
later steam pump designs
ⓘ
reciprocating pump engineering practice ⓘ |
| notableFor |
efficiency
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reliability ⓘ widespread municipal adoption ⓘ |
| operatedWithout |
crankshaft
ⓘ
flywheel ⓘ |
| poweredBy | steam ⓘ |
| typicalConfiguration |
duplex pump
ⓘ
horizontal layout ⓘ |
| usedFor |
boiler feed water
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fire protection systems ⓘ industrial water pumping ⓘ marine ballast pumping ⓘ marine bilge pumping ⓘ mine dewatering ⓘ municipal water supply ⓘ oil field water injection ⓘ |
| uses |
reciprocating pistons
ⓘ
steam cylinders ⓘ water plungers ⓘ |
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Subject: Worthington direct-acting steam pump Description of subject: The Worthington direct-acting steam pump is a pioneering 19th-century steam-powered pumping machine that became widely used for municipal water supply, industry, and marine applications due to its reliability and efficiency.
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