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Connection between machine and man

There has always been a metaphorical connection between machine and man. The difference between man and his technology is constantly being redrawn. From the first simple machines the wedge, lever, screw, inclined plane, pulley and the wheel and axle, machines make our lives easier.

URFC and Batttery Comparison Chart

URFC and Batttery Comparison Chart

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Chart compares Specific Energy, a fundamental performance measure of any energy storage technique, and distinguishes between theoretical and
packaged performance for various battery chemistries.
URFC, Li-SPE/MOx, AG/ZN, Li/LiCoO2, Li/AlFeS2, Na/S, Li/TiS2, Ni/Zn, Ni/MH2, Ni/Cd, Pb/acid

Comparative Statement of Cost per Light, Power Plants 1896

Comparative Statement of Cost per Light, Power Plants 1896

COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF COST PER LIGHT I5
CITIES HAVING PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PLANTS.
PUBLIC PLANTS.
• Cities. • Population. • Cost per Light.
• Ashtabula • 8,000 • $77.00
• Little Rock
• Elgin • 25,000
• 22,000 • 70.00
• 62.00
• West Troy • 13,000 • 60.00
• Marquette
• Frederick • 9,000
• 8,000 • 60.00
• 60.00
• Aurora • 20,000 • 58.00
• Madison • 9,000 • 58.00
• Alexandria • 14,000 • 55.00
• Lewiston • 22,000 • 55.00
• Bloomington • 20,000 • 51.00
• Decatur • 17.000 • 50.00
• Hannibal • 13,000 • 50.00
• Bay City
• Jamestown • 28,000
• 18,000 • 49.00
• 44.00

Scientific American December 26, 1896 image

Scientific American December 26, 1896 image

Scientific American December 26, 1896
front page image

Men behind the Machine

Ames New Magnet Alloy

Ames New Magnet Alloy

Fine, spherical 2-14-1 permanent magnet alloy powders produced by argon gas atomization

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