Arturo Caprotti
Italian engineer and architect (1881-1938) · Italy · On the map · Scientists · Died at 56
Arturo Caprotti was an Italian engineer and architect. In 1915 or 1916 he invented the Caprotti valve gear rotary cam poppet valve gear for steam engines of all kinds, but in practice it was employed almost exclusively in railway locomotives.
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About this person
Country
Italy
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1881 to 1938 · aged 56
