Converter Collection

Bessemer converter in Longwy steelworks, France
A Bessemer converter in the Longwy steelworks, France -- a process designed for the mass production of steel from molten pig iron

220 litres compost bin made by Blackwall using 100% recycled plastic Cotswolds UK
MAB-203 220 litres compost bin made by Blackwall using 100% recycled plastic Cotswolds UK Mark Boulton contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Generating petrol from coal using the Hydrogenation process. Illustration by G H Davis of the Date: 1931

Illustration, cross-section diagram of catalytic converter with arrows indicating the direction of emissions flow

Bessemer process. First inexpensive industrial process for the mass-production of steel from molten pig iron to the open hearth furnace. Deutsches Museum. Munich. Germany

Interior- R hut at the Dunkirk, Kent, Chain Home radar sta
Interior of the receiver or R hut at the Dunkirk, Kent, Chain Home radar station in 1940. In the centre are the observer and the converter. Date: 1940

Bessemer converter in a steelworks
A Bessemer converter in a steelworks -- a process designed for the mass production of steel from molten pig iron, removing impurities by oxidation by blowing air through the molten iron

STEEL FACTORY, c1905. Steel converters at a mill in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Stereograph, c1905

Liquid Steel
circa 1925: A bessemer converter in action, used in the manufacturing of steel. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Henry Bessemer (1813-1893) English engineer and inventor was born at Charlton, near Hitchen, Hertfordshire. Took out many patents but best remembered for his invention of the Bessemer process

Henry Bessemer (1813-1893) English engineer, inventor and industrialist. Among his inventions were the Bessemer steel process and the Bessemer converter. From La Nature (Paris, 1898). Engraving

Steel manufacture by the Bessemer process in operation in Sheffield, England. Molten metal from the Converter, centre right, is being poured from the bottom of a ladle into moulds

Henry Bessemer (1813-1893) English engineer, inventor and industrialist. Among his inventions were the Bessemer steel process and the Bessemer converter

Henry Bessemer (1813-1893) English engineer, inventor and industrialist. Among his inventions were the Bessemer steel process and the Bessemer converter. Engraving, 1875

Steel converter

Blasting trigger mechanism, artwork
Blasting trigger mechanism, historical artwork. The cutaway section shows the internal mechanism that is triggered by the plunger used to set off an explosion

Bessemer converter / IMechE

BESSEMER STEEL, 1875. Emptying a converter at the Bessemer Steel plant at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Wood engraving, American 1875

Engraving showing Bessemer converter, 1860 design
Engraving showing the operation of a Bessemer converter. The version seen here was designed in 1860, and is essentially the same as those used today for steel making

Light bulb filament, close-up. A light bulb filament, or electrical filament, is a fine thread of metal made of tungsten. The electrical resistance of the filament makes it glow white-hot when an

Wave energy converter, artwork
Wave energy converter. Computer artwork of a device placed in the sea to harness the energy from waves. The waves passing over the upper section cause it to move up and down

Selenocysteine synthase enzyme molecule. Computer model showing the molecular structure of the enzyme selenocysteine synthase (SecS)

Thrombin protein, secondary structure
Thrombin protein, computer model. Thrombin is a protein involved in the blood coagulation (clotting) process. It converts fibrinogen (a soluble plasma glycoprotein synthesised in the liver)

Cardinal Lavigerie - Statue
Statue of Cardinal Lavigerie (1825 - 1892) at Tunis, Tunisia. The British Consulate can be seen in the background. Lavigerie was a French cardinal

Cyril Martindale Sj
CYRIL CHARLIE MARTINDALE Jesuit priest, preacher and writer; a fashionable converter in the 1920s; supported Franco in the Spanish Civil War

Steel - Converter
THOMAS CONVERTER

A Bessemer converter in a German steelworks -- a process designed for the mass production of steel from molten pig iron, removing impurities by oxidation by blowing air through the molten iron

Steel Industry
Bessemer converter in a steel foundry

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The converter has played a pivotal role in various industries, revolutionizing processes and contributing to environmental sustainability. One notable example is the Bessemer converter at Longwy steelworks in France, which transformed the steelmaking industry with its innovative technique. In the realm of waste management, Blackwall's 220-litre compost bin made from 100% recycled plastic in Cotswolds, UK showcases how they can be used to create sustainable solutions for our everyday needs. Another remarkable application of converters is seen in the generation of petrol from coal using the Hydrogenation process. This groundbreaking method not only provides an alternative fuel source but also reduces reliance on fossil fuels. The Bessemer process itself was a game-changer as it marked the first inexpensive industrial process for producing high-quality steel. Its impact can still be witnessed today through images like that of a Bessemer converter operating at a steelworks or an illustration depicting its cross-section diagram with arrows indicating emissions flow. Looking back at history, we find captivating photographs capturing early 20th-century steel factories such as one taken around 1905 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. These images depict towering converters and give us a glimpse into the scale and magnitude of this booming industry. Henry Bessemer himself deserves recognition as he was not only an English engineer and inventor but also an industrialist who contributed significantly to technological advancements. Born near Hitchen, his legacy lives on through his pioneering work with converters. Lastly, let's not forget about liquid steel - a result of successful conversion processes - which has shaped countless structures worldwide due to its strength and versatility. From skyscrapers to bridges, liquid steel stands tall as a testament to human ingenuity harnessed by converters. Whether it's transforming raw materials into valuable products or reducing harmful emissions through catalytic converters like those found inside cars today – these examples demonstrate just how essential they are across various fields throughout history and into our modern world.