The 1725 Newsham fire engine motivated the authors to analyze the Windkessel effect and record the physics behind the enduring technology of a steady stream of water under pressure. Came the Windkessel, a chamber in the bottom of a wooden wagon that compressed air to pump water continuously through a hose, producing a consistent stream.Inspired by a 1725 fire engine that pumped water at larger distances and higher speeds than previously possible, authors releasing in the American Journal of Physics, by AIP Publishing, analyzed the pressure chambers Windkessel effect to capture the physics behind this commonly utilized, enduring technology.” Physics and Firefighting EquipmentTo pinpoint what elements are most prominent in the Windkessel impact, the authors compared the preliminary state of the chamber, the rate at which container brigades could pour water in (volumetric inflow), the length of time pressure builds, and the impacts on output circulation rate.
The 1725 Newsham fire engine inspired the authors to analyze the Windkessel impact and catch the physics behind the enduring technology of a steady stream of water under pressure. Came the Windkessel, a chamber in the bottom of a wood wagon that compressed air to pump water continually through a hose, developing a stable stream.Inspired by a 1725 fire engine that pumped water at bigger distances and greater speeds than formerly possible, authors releasing in the American Journal of Physics, by AIP Publishing, analyzed the pressure chambers Windkessel impact to catch the physics behind this extensively utilized, enduring innovation.” Physics and Firefighting EquipmentTo determine what factors are most prominent in the Windkessel impact, the authors compared the initial state of the chamber, the rate at which bucket brigades could put water in (volumetric inflow), the length of time pressure builds, and the effects on output circulation rate.” Reference: “From drawing worms to Windkessel: The physics of an early eighteenth century firefighting gadget” by Don S. Lemons and Trevor C. Lipscombe, 1 February 2024, American Journal of Physics.DOI: 10.1119/ 5.0147573.
