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Hornblower, Jonathan Carter |
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Hornblower, Jonathan Carter(born July 5, 1753, Chacewater, Cornwall, Eng.—died March 1815, Penryn, Cornwall) British inventor. He and his father, Jonathan (1717–80), worked for James Watt. Seeking to improve on Watt's steam-engine design, he devised the first reciprocating compound steam engine (patented 1781); his engine had two cylinders (see piston and cylinder), a significant contribution to efficiency. In 1799 it was judged an infringement on Watt's patent. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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