Ericsson Caloric Engine, c. 1869

Made:
1855-1874
inventor:
John Ericsson
Ericsson's hot air (Caloric) engine, c. 1869, about 1 h.p

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Ericsson's hot air (Caloric) engine, c. 1869, about 1 h.p
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Ericsson's hot air ( Caloric) engine, c. 1869, about 1 h.p., patented 1855, 15" diameter cylinder; piston stroke 6.75".

Details

Category:
Heat Engines (non steam)
Object Number:
1913-125
Materials:
cast iron, brass and paint
Measurements:
overall (estimate): 1490 mm x 1200 mm x 1570 mm, 980 kg
type:
hot air engines
credit:
purchased

Parts

Picture of Caloric engine in frame

Picture of Caloric engine in frame

Picture of Caloric engine in frame

Object Number:
1913-125/1
type:
picture - object genre
Ericsson Caloric Engine, c. 1869

Ericsson Caloric Engine, c. 1869

Ericsson's hot air (Caloric) engine, c. 1869, about 1 h.p., patented 1855, 15" diameter cylinder; piston stroke 6.75".

Materials:
brass , cast iron and paint
Object Number:
1913-125/2
type:
hot air engines
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum