Bessemer steel making process

The Bessemer steel making process entered the history as the first affordable industrial process to allow the mass-production of steel from molten pig iron. The name of the process was suggested by the name of its inventor, Henry Bessemer. The inventor received a patent on the steel making process in 1855.

Another inventor, William Kelly, discovered the same process independently in 1851. The process had been applied outside of Europe for a few centuries, but not on an industrial scale.

The Bessemer steel making process is based on the principle of removing impurities from the iron by the means of oxidation with air that is blown through the molten iron. The oxidation results in the increased temperature of the iron mass and keeps it molten.

Science (04 Apr, 2007)
The most important inventions and discoveries of the humanity

An American Community of Scientists has issued their list of most important inventions and discoveries, which have changed or influenced the development of humanity. ...
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that's too good?

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//106 Oct 13, 2009 10:49 PM | posted by: kamrunnessa

they all are helpful and inspiring for the future invention.

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//105 Oct 02, 2009 07:53 AM | posted by: Vote

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Offbeat (11 Apr, 2007)
Fake Nature of a Rolex is Hidden in Details

Pre-owned Rolex watches have always enjoyed great demand. However, many customers are aware that Rolex is the most copied brand in the fake watch business. So, they are afraid to stumble upon the problem of identifying a real Rolex from its replica. ...
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//66 Nov 03, 2009 05:22 PM | posted by: Joe B.

I have learned a lot about Rolex watches real and replica. Well now in this day and age I have found Rolex replicas that can not be told apart from the real Rolex unless you take the back off and after you do that you will find the same movement used in Authentic Rolex Tudor watches and that is a Swiss made 2836 2836-2 Swiss ETA movement. You can find that movement in some Rolex Tudor watches, there are also other Swiss ETA movements used in Rolex Tudor watches you will also find in Replica Rolex watches. Today if you look the best replica with be made out of 316l SS, have all the exact stampings and markings as the real Rolex's, replicas use the same saphire crystal, correct 3-D sticker with correct numbers on back of replica, and everything I did not mention they, the replicas have. So to all you people that do not actually know all these FACTS keep buying Tudor's and any all 316l stainless steel Rolex's I will get the same all 316L stainless steel with the same Rolex Tudor movement for $250.00 lifetime warranty. I have worked with this dealer for over13 years not one of my watches have ever broke and I get to send them in for free maintenance/lubrication all done no cost while Tudor and Rolex watches are charged anywhere between $100.00 to $500.00. I also own a authentic Rolex air king and it does not work as well as my Replicas, he cleans my air king for free for me as well.

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//65 Oct 28, 2009 01:50 PM | posted by: Bill

I have a Replica Rolex Submariner, the only ways to spot this as a fake is the the date is not magnified as much as the real thing, and the bezel on a genuine has 120 clicks to make complete circle, this one has 60, and it has the see thru crystal back, the watch is a really nice fake. Has every marking in the perfect spot. I would like to sell it though, just cant find anywhere that will let me.The fun is over, I couldn't resist telling everyone its a fake, now it just sits.

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//64 Jul 16, 2009 06:05 AM | posted by: Rick

When I saw the comment that Rolex did not make any Gold plated watches, I was shocked. Not too many people know that they did indeed. My father recently gave me his Rolex which was purchased in 1979. It is gold plated and is absolutely real! Someone else commented that real rolexes backs were always 3 point wrench removals! WRONG!! Mine is inface knurled all the way around. People really need to do their homework before spouting off that they know something when they are in fact incorrect.

Technology (24 May, 2007)
Xbox 360 Elite - Accessories and Components

On March 27, 2007 Microsoft Corp. announced the release of its Xbox 360 Elite. It represents the software giant's new model of the famous Xbox 360 console.

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//3 Dec 09, 2007 02:03 AM | posted by: Marty

I'm lost, Im looking for the best battery charger (for wireless controllers) for XBOX 360 ELITE. Shouldnt the charger or kit be black? Or does it matter?

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//2 Oct 22, 2007 08:06 PM | posted by: zizo

thank you

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//1 Jun 20, 2007 04:51 AM | posted by: nobody

360 is ok expesial when thay finally relase HAlO 3

Environment (10 Jun, 2007)
Ten Unnoticed Effects of Global Warming

Global warming is, actually not only about thawing Arctic ices and rising temperatures all over the world, but it can have some effects, not everyone could think about. ...
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//20 Jan 08, 2009 01:56 AM | posted by: meghana

it is purely our mistake
we are facing its effects

Technology (10 Jul, 2007)
Boeing 787 - Less Weight with More Efficiency

Boeing has shown the public, i.e. its employees, customers and suppliers, its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner. On Sunday pepple have seen the first novelty from Boeing since last 12 years. ...
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//1 Jul 10, 2007 04:23 PM | posted by: AtticusHim3

About time you could say.

Science (03 Aug, 2007)
A New Tech to Trace Your Habits From a Drop of Sweat

Police will be able to find the information on suspect's sex and eating habits taking a drop of sweat and a fingerprint as a sample. ...
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Science (15 Oct, 2007)
The Nobel Prize 2007 Has Been Given Away

The six nominations of the Nobel Prize, namely in physics, medicine, chemistry, peace, literature and economics, have been given away to 13 awardees (12 individuals and one organization): 6 from the USA, 3 from Germany, 2 from the United Kingdom, and one from France and Switzerland each. ...
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1 votes

//6 Sep 06, 2009 07:41 AM | posted by: saadia

congrates to all noble laureates .They are indeed noble for the humanity and mankind.God bless them all

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//3 Jun 01, 2008 10:45 PM | posted by: simran

gorgeous

Technology (12 May, 2008)
Data from Disk Drive Recovered After Shuttle Columbia's Accident

Jon Edwards recovered precious data on a melted disk drive that was destroyed when it fell down from the sky during the collapse of shuttle Columbia back in 2003. ...
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//1 May 12, 2008 05:41 AM | posted by: alcotrazz [InfoBIG]

thanks for the article! an interesting one!

Offbeat (27 May, 2008)
Small Business Loans: Find New Solutions

Business owners often need additional funding to have at their disposal more opportunities for successful expansion of their business.As a way to save one's time and nerves, many business owners today find new solutions, and assistance of on-line consulting companies is one of them. ...
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//1 May 30, 2008 02:43 AM | posted by: Jassica Shane

yes, small business loans provides financial solution of your business and fulfill the needs of business.

Technology (17 Jul, 2008)
Japanese Scientists Developed Flash Able to Function for Hundreds of Years

Japanese scientists claim they have developed world's first flash memory with a potential lifetime of hundreds of years. ...
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//3 Aug 08, 2008 07:10 PM | posted by: xycris

how much is that?
empressive i wanna have one!!!!!!!!!1

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//2 Jul 29, 2008 07:44 PM | posted by: Czarina

thanks for the info it can help me for my IP

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//1 Jul 17, 2008 08:45 AM | posted by: alcotrazz [InfoBIG]

and yet another step towards throwing the hdds on the junk yard!

Environment (11 Nov, 2009)
Latest Discovery: Producing Fuel From CO2 Using Engineered Microbes

Joule Biotechnologies recently stated that it managed to directly generate fuel from the abundant CO2 in the air by making use of highly engineered photosynthetic microbes. ...
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//1 Nov 18, 2009 07:02 AM | posted by: Stew [InfoBIG]

another eco-friendly idea - sounds inspiring.

Science (09 Nov, 2009)
InfoNIAC Presents: Top 10 Latest Inventions of October 2009

InfoNIAC Presents is a monthly article in which you will find brief information on the latest inventions described on www.infoNIAC.com each month. ...
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//4 Nov 19, 2009 06:39 PM | posted by: Aaron

Hi

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//3 Nov 19, 2009 12:31 AM | posted by: Stew [InfoBIG]

i really like the idea of nuclear battery.

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//2 Nov 13, 2009 02:50 AM | posted by: alcotrazz [InfoBIG]

2. System that Produces Electricity From Asphalt - there was some similar experiment, where scientists tried to generate electricity from the vibrations of the street, which appeared from myriads of people walking it. quite useful could be(r) - master Yoda! :)

Environment (23 Oct, 2009)
Biooctanic - the Huge Biofuel Producing Towers

A somewhat hypothetical idea was proposed by architects from UPI 2M in Croatia. They decided to design buildings that will serve as biofuel production facilities. ...
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Science (12 Oct, 2009)
Latest Invention: Spider Pill That Scans for Serious Conditions Like Colon Cancer

Italian researchers came up with a new method of scanning for diseases such as colon cancer. Their latest invention is a so-called spider pill. ...
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//1 Nov 19, 2009 11:08 PM | posted by: pilarina zerna

what is the reason why this spider specie doesnt eat meat like the other spiders do?

Technology (07 Oct, 2008)
Audi Develops Software to Avoid Traffic and Reduce Wasted Fuel

The German car manufacturer Audi developed a prototype system that allows traffic lights to communicate with automobiles and with each other. The invention helps drivers to successfully avoid rush-hour traffic and decrease the level of fuel spent. ...
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