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Fuel winter crisis: Heating pumped from the earth and water
Diagram illustrating how heat in the earth and water can provide heating for homes and factories. City Electrical Engineer of Norwich, where using pipes containing a liquid chemical with a low boiling point, such as sulphur dioxide, placing them underground, the chemical would collect heat from the earth and eventually vaporise. In 1947 britain had a harsh winter, with several cold spells, bringing large drifts of snow to the country, which caused roads and railways to be blocked. Coal supplies, already low following the Second World War, struggled to get through to power stations and many stations were forced to shut down for lack of fuel.
1947
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Media ID 14185077
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
1947 Coal Cold Crisis Davis Diagram Double Electrical Engineer Engineering Fuel Heat Heating Household Households Norwich Pipes Power Pump Pumps Shortage Spread Supplies Supplying
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the captivating art of the past with our Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse. This illustration, titled "Heating pumped from the earth and water" by Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans from Mary Evans Prints Online, takes us back to a time when innovation and ingenuity were at the forefront of solving societal challenges. Depicting a diagram of how heat in the earth and water can provide heating for homes and factories, this print is a testament to the power of human imagination. Bring this historical masterpiece into your home or office and add a touch of timeless charm to your space.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 35.3cm (20" x 13.9")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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1. Title: "Winter Warmth from the Earth: A Diagram of Heating from the Ground during the 1947 Fuel Crisis in Britain" 2.. The harsh winter of 1947 brought unprecedented challenges to Britain as several cold spells blanketed the country with large drifts of snow, disrupting roads and railways. Coal supplies, already low following the Second World War, struggled to reach power stations, leading to a severe fuel crisis. In response, innovative solutions were sought to keep homes and factories warm. This diagram, published in the Illustrated London News in 1947, illustrates the ground-breaking concept of heating from the earth and water. City Electrical Engineer of Norwich, G.H. Davis, proposed the use of pipes containing a liquid chemical with a low boiling point, such as sulphur dioxide, placed underground. The chemical would collect heat from the earth and eventually vaporize, providing a renewable source of heat. During the winter of 1947, this system proved to be a valuable alternative to traditional coal-based heating. As the country faced a fuel shortage, households and factories in Norwich were able to continue their operations, keeping the city warm and functional. This innovative solution, though not widely adopted at the time due to its high initial investment and operational complexities, paved the way for future advancements in geothermal heating technology. Today, this system is a crucial component of sustainable energy production and a vital tool in mitigating fuel crises. [Source: Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans]
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