Knowledge and Technique in French and Spanish gas industry until the Great War (ca. 1850-1918): study of technical journals

Gas production for industrial purposes originated in Great Britain in 1792, thanks to the initiative of William Murdoch. Its first uses were linked to lighting, private and public, though Murdoch’s prototypes were limited to small devices with a low reach. In 1799, Philippe Lebon followed his example in France, but Albrect Winzer, who changed his… Continue reading Knowledge and Technique in French and Spanish gas industry until the Great War (ca. 1850-1918): study of technical journals