Wilbur H. Armacost
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Wilbur Hering Armacost, Jr. (August 6, 1893 - September 23, 1971)[1] was an American mechanical engineer, vice president-consultant of Combustion Engineering, Inc., New York, and inventor. He is known as pioneer developer of materials adaptable to high temperatures and pressure,[2] and designer of high-temperature high-pressure steam engines.[1] He was recipient of the 1958 ASME Medal for distinguished service in engineering and science.[3]
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Born | Wilbur Hering Armacost, Jr. (1893-08-06)August 6, 1893 |
Died | September 23, 1971(1971-09-23) (aged 78) |
Resting place | Prairie Rest Cemetery |
Education | Armour Institute of Technology |
Occupation | Engineer |
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Discipline | Mechanical engineering |
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