Pneumatica
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Pneumatica is an ancient Greek treatise by Philo of Byzantium that describes a wide range of mechanical devices and automata powered by air, steam, and water pressure.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
ancient Greek treatise
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scientific work ⓘ technical text ⓘ |
| associatedWith | Alexandrian school of engineering NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| author | Philo of Byzantium NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| describes |
automated theatrical effects
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automatic temple doors ⓘ devices using compressed air ⓘ devices using siphons ⓘ devices using steam ⓘ float‑controlled mechanisms ⓘ mechanical fountains ⓘ self‑moving devices ⓘ trick vessels ⓘ water‑organ mechanisms ⓘ |
| discipline |
history of science
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history of technology ⓘ |
| field |
Hellenistic engineering
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ancient mechanics ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
applications of pressure and vacuum
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automatic control using fluids ⓘ practical construction of devices ⓘ |
| genre |
scientific literature
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technical treatise ⓘ |
| hasPart |
Book I
NERFINISHED
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Book II NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| historicalSignificance |
early systematic treatment of pneumatic technology
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important source on ancient automata ⓘ |
| influenced |
Islamic Golden Age engineers
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early modern studies of pneumatics ⓘ later Byzantine engineers ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
air pressure
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automata ⓘ hydraulics ⓘ mechanical devices ⓘ pneumatics ⓘ steam pressure ⓘ water pressure ⓘ |
| originalLanguage | Ancient Greek ⓘ |
| period | Hellenistic period NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| preservationStatus | survives in later manuscript traditions ⓘ |
| relatedWork | Mechanike syntaxis by Philo of Byzantium NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| titleLanguage | Greek ⓘ |
| titleMeaning | Of Pneumatics ⓘ |
| usesConcept |
air as a physical substance
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feedback via floats and valves ⓘ pressure differentials ⓘ siphonic action ⓘ |
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