George Brayton
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George Bailey Brayton (1830-1892) was an American mechanical engineer and inventor. He was noted for introducing the constant pressure engine that is the basis for the gas turbine, and which is now referred to as the Brayton cycle.
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Brayton Gas engine 1872
The early Brayton engine (image taken from Gas and Oil Engines by Dugald Clerk in 1886, and used on the cover of some later editions)
Brayton double acting constant pressure engine cut away 1877
Selden Auto showing Brayton cycle engine
Brayton air blast injection system 1890
Brayton direct injection 1887Scientists from United States 6
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Country
United StatesCategory
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1830 to 1892 · aged 62
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