This query is prompted by discussion at yesterday's NAMHO council meeting on
conferences and the thought that 'water power' might provide a useful theme
for a future conference.
Are members aware of any ongoing research into the application of water
power to mining, or considering work on the subject? The areas I have in
mind might include water-wheels, hydraulic engines, and leat systems;
water-wheel / engine manufacturer; conservation of water-powered
installations and sites, perhaps with particular reference to underground
installations; the economics and practicalities of water power in relation
to steam. In fact every conceivable aspect of water power and water supply
to mines.
Water power is a subject area that a number of authors have touched on but I
am not aware that it has been covered in detail. A conference and
subsequent publication could prove useful to mining historians in general.
Your thoughts please.
Peter
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Pembrokeshire, Wales SA66 7RE.
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