- In remembrance of concrete inventions, Alice Parker’s natural gas heating system makes it to the screens of many again.
- Her innovative use of gravity for air circulation increased energy efficiency and reduced costs.
- Parker’s pioneering work continues to inspire modern heating solutions with its focus on sustainability and efficient design.
In remembrance of concrete inventions, Alice Parker’s natural gas heating system makes it to the screens of many again.
Alice Parker, an African-American inventor, and innovator, left an indelible mark on the world with her ingenious creation. Born in 1895 in Morristown, New Jersey, she recognized the need for a more efficient and effective way to heat homes during the frigid winters.
Her vision of the natural gas heating system was to create a system that would not only provide warmth but also distribute it evenly throughout every corner of a dwelling.
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Alice Parker’s natural gas heating system
In Parker’s time, the prevalent heating methods were often rudimentary and inefficient, relying on wood or coal-burning stoves that left certain parts of a room chilly while others were overheated.
The heart of Parker’s natural gas heating system was a centralized furnace that would heat the air more uniformly and distribute it through a series of ducts to various rooms. This marked a significant departure from the localized heat sources of the past.
One of the most remarkable features of Parker’s design was her use of gravity to circulate air. The warm air, lighter than cold air, would naturally rise through ducts to reach upper floors, while colder air would be drawn down to the furnace for reheating.
This ingenious application of basic physics eliminated the need for complex mechanical systems to circulate air, making the design both elegant and cost-effective.
Fast forward to the present day, and Parker’s vision continues to influence the way we heat our homes. Modern central heating systems, though more advanced and sophisticated, owe a debt to her pioneering work.
As concerns about energy efficiency and environmental impact grow, the principles embedded in her creation have become even more relevant. The emphasis on even heat distribution, energy efficiency, and the use of cleaner fuels aligns seamlessly with today’s sustainability goals.
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Meanwhile, a creative Nigerian man made himself the talk of the town by building his own G-Wagon car in a video that has now gone viral.
The ingenious man wowed the crowd when he remotely started the car, showcasing his technical prowess. He proudly stated that just five liters of fuel could power the car on a journey from Calabar to Benin.
Surprisingly, the car had a practical side too – it could easily accommodate 10 bags of cement. The man’s motivation for building this car stemmed from the government’s crackdown on motorcycle riders in his state.
