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Smelting Furnace on the Usual Principle; The Bessemer Furnace; Vessel in which the Crude Iron is received from the Smelting Furnace, and then passed into the Refining Chamber (engraving)
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Smelting Furnace on the Usual Principle; The Bessemer Furnace; Vessel in which the Crude Iron is received from the Smelting Furnace, and then passed into the Refining Chamber (engraving)
1097742 Smelting Furnace on the Usual Principle; The Bessemer Furnace; Vessel in which the Crude Iron is received from the Smelting Furnace, and then passed into the Refining Chamber (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Smelting Furnace on the Usual Principle; The Bessemer Furnace; Vessel in which the Crude Iron is received from the Smelting Furnace, and then passed into the Refining Chamber. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 6 September 1856.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22624538
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Bessemer Process Passed Received
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This engraving from the 19th century showcases the intricate process of smelting iron using the Bessemer Furnace. The image captures three key components: the smelting furnace, the Bessemer furnace, and a vessel that receives crude iron before it is passed into the refining chamber. In this illustration for The Illustrated London News, we witness an important moment in industrial history. The smelting furnace on display represents the usual principle employed during this era. It serves as a crucial initial step in transforming raw materials into usable iron. The star of this print is undoubtedly the innovative Bessemer Furnace. Developed by Sir Henry Bessemer himself, this groundbreaking invention revolutionized steel production by introducing a more efficient and cost-effective method. The vessel depicted here plays a vital role in transporting crude iron from the smelting furnace to be further refined in another chamber. This intermediary stage highlights how meticulous and precise every step was within this industry. Overall, this engraving offers us a glimpse into an essential chapter of human progress – one where innovation met tradition to shape our modern world. As we admire these historical elements captured with such detail and precision, let us appreciate how far we have come since those early days of industrialization.
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