WeRead Powered by ReaderPub
James Watt und die Erfindung der Dampfmaschine cover

James Watt und die Erfindung der Dampfmaschine

By Georg Biedenkapp
Open in WeRead

Explore more books like this:

BiographiesEngineering & TechnologyGerman LiteratureHistory - Modern (1750+)

About This Book

Die Biographie schildert den Lebensweg des schottischen Ingenieurs James Watt von Jugend, Lehrzeit und Tätigkeit als Universitätsmechaniker bis zu den technischen Durchbrüchen, die zur Einführung des getrennten Kondensators und zur Verbesserung der Dampfmaschine führten. Sie erläutert Modelle und Weiterentwicklungen wie Drehbewegung, Doppelwirkung und Dampfsteuerung, dokumentiert Patentrechtsstreitigkeiten und die Kooperation mit dem Industriellenpartner Boulton und nennt weitere Erfindungen. Technische Erklärungen werden durch zahlreiche Abbildungen ergänzt. Abgerundet wird die Darstellung durch Reflexionen über die Konsequenzen der Maschine für Bergbau, Verkehr, Industrie und die wirtschaftlich-soziale Organisation.

About the Author

Biedenkapp, Georg portrait

Georg Biedenkapp

Georg Biedenkapp was a German author known for his work on the history of technology, particularly in relation to the Industrial Revolution. His notable book, "James Watt und die Erfindung der Dampfmaschine," explores the life and contributions of James Watt, a key figure in the development of the steam engine. Through his writings, Biedenkapp contributes to the understanding of technological advancements and their impact on society, reflecting a keen interest in the intersection of innovation and history.

You May Also Like

6 picks
"Billy" Sunday, the Man and His Message / With his own words which have won thousands for Christ cover "Billy" Sunday, the Man and His Message / With his own words which have won thousands for Christ by William T. Ellis "Boots and Saddles"; Or, Life in Dakota with General Custer cover "Boots and Saddles"; Or, Life in Dakota with General Custer by Elizabeth Bacon Custer "Born of the Spirit;" or, Gems from the Book of Life cover "Born of the Spirit;" or, Gems from the Book of Life by Zenas Osborne "Brother Bosch", an Airman's Escape from Germany cover "Brother Bosch", an Airman's Escape from Germany by Gerald Featherstone Knight "Buffalo Bill" from Prairie to Palace: An Authentic History of the Wild West cover "Buffalo Bill" from Prairie to Palace: An Authentic History of the Wild West by John M. Burke "Co. Aytch," Maury Grays, First Tennessee Regiment / Or, A Side Show of the Big Show cover "Co. Aytch," Maury Grays, First Tennessee Regiment / Or, A Side Show of the Big Show by Samuel R. Watkins