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Woolf, Arthur — ▪ British engineer baptized Nov. 4, 1766, Camborne, Cornwall, Eng. died Oct. 26, 1837, Guernsey British engineer who pioneered in the development of the compound steam engine. Woolf began as a carpenter and then worked for the… … Universalium
Woolf — Alternate spellings include Wolfe, Wolff, Wulf and Wolf. The name Woolf may refer to *Virginia Woolf, a well known English author and feminist. *Leonard Woolf, author, Virginia Woolf s widower. *Lord Woolf, UK Lord Chief Justice credited with… … Wikipedia
Compound engine — For compound steam locomotives, see Compound locomotive. Cutaway of triple expansion compound steam engine, 1888 … Wikipedia
Arthur Woolf — (born November 1766, Camborne, Cornwall; died October 26, 1837, Guernsey) was a Cornish engineer.Woolf left Cornwall in 1785 to work for Joseph Bramah s engineering works in London. He worked there and at other firms as an engineer and engine… … Wikipedia
Steam engine — A steam engine is a heat engine that performs mechanical work using steam as its working fluid. [ [http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/564472/steam engine steam engine Britannica Online Encyclopedia ] ] Steam engines have a long history,… … Wikipedia
Cornish engine — The pumping station at Cruquius, showing the beams of the pumping engine emerging from the supporting wall A Cornish engine is a type of steam engine developed in Cornwall, England, mainly for pumping water from a mine. It is a form of beam… … Wikipedia
Stationary steam engine — A stationary steam engine, preserved at Tower Bridge in London. This is one of two tandem cross compound hydraulic pumping engines formerly used to raise and lower the bridge. Stationary steam engines are fixed steam engines used for pumping or… … Wikipedia
Beam engine — A beam engine is a design of engine based on the principles of a first class lever. A force is applied to one end of a beam, which is pivoted in the middle, and the lever action transfers the force to create work at the other end of the beam.The… … Wikipedia
Compound locomotive — For the principles and other applications of the compound steam engine, see compound engine. De Glehn redirects here. For people and places named Glehn, de Glehn or von Glehn, see Glehn. A compound locomotive is a steam locomotive or engine unit… … Wikipedia
Nicolas Carnot — Sadi Carnot (physicien) Ne doit pas être confondu avec Sadi Carnot (président). Pour les articles homonymes, voir Carnot … Wikipédia en Français
