by Erik Sutton’s row Engineering Developments 1750-1800
Feb 03, 2016
by Erik Sutton’s row
Engineering Developments1750-1800
1759Bridgewater Canal First canal in Britain to run length
independent of any riverDid not use locks, was a more level canal
1764CondenserPatented by WattEssential part of all future steam enginesCondenses steam that causes a vacuum
that pulls down the cylinder
1771Water FrameSpinning frame driven by water powerDeveloped by Richard ArkwrightUsed in cotton industry after tax on cotton
fabrics
1776Iron RailroadReplaced wooden rails with ironWagon ways evolved into tramways
1776Steam EngineCame out of business partnership between
Watt and Matthew Boluton because of Bolton’s factory
First two engines delivered in 1776
1779Spinning MuleSpins textile fibers into yarn in a continuous
processDeveloped by Samuel Crompton
1779Iron BridgeWorld’s first iron bridgeLittle time spent assembling partsStill used today
1782Double Acting EngineAlso created by James WattDoubles effective rate of the engine
1783RollingMethod patented by Henry CortTurned metals into manageable bars
without human labor
1784PuddlingAnother method developed by Henry CortMakes pure metal more malleable than
previous pig iron
1785Power LoomDesigned by Edward CartwrightAutomated entire process of weaving
fabrics
1785Chlorine BleachFirst used in bleaching process by Claude
BertholletPreviously discovered by Swedish chemist
ScheeleScheele found chlorine destroyed
vegetable colors, which made it practical use as a bleach
1793Cotton GinCreated by Eli WhitneyIncreased rate of cotton production, had
profound effects on American slavery
1794Non-electric TelegraphInvented by Claude ChappeUsed semaphore, a flag based alphabet,
and required line of sightElectric telegraph comes later on to replace
it
1797Screw Cutting LatheMany different designs of screw cutting
lathes came around at this timeCapable of cutting screw heads very
accurately
1798Interchangeable PartsEli Whitney first attempt was successful
(proved it in front of Congress), however could not be reproduced on large scale
Developments in technology made interchangeable parts especially important later on in early 20th century assembly lines
Sourcehttp://www.historyworld.net/wrldhis/
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