| RefNo | AP/8/22 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Unpublished paper, on the prevention of disaster in coal mines by J [John] Senhouse |
| Date | 25 May 1810 |
| Description | Senhouse offers a solution to the problem of gas buildup leading to explosions in coal mines. Senhouse's solution relies on irrigation via a fire engine pipe used to create a 'shower' within the mine, inspired by methods used to clear the air at the bottom of a disused well.
Subject: Industry
Written by Senhouse at Whitehaven [Cumbria, England] and addressed to Joseph Huddart. |
| Extent | 4p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA7063 | Huddart; Joseph (1741 - 1816) | 1741 - 1816 |