Dresser, Solomon Robert
Published: August 31, 2006, 11:54 pm
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Solomon Robert Dresser (1842-1911), a U.S. engineer noted for his inventions key to improved recovery of oil and natural gas. In 1880, he patented a cylindrical packer that sealed crude oil from water and other elements in a well, a problem that had long vexed oil producers. He also invented a new type of rubber coupling that connected pipes in such a way that they would not leak natural gas (1891). This invention permitted for the first time the long-range transmission of natural gas from the fields of origin to urban centers for consumption. Due to these developments, Dresser Industries would grow to be a huge commercial success.
Further Reading
Dresser Industries (Handbook of Texas Online)
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Cutler J. Cleveland (Lead Author);Tom Lawrence (Topic Editor) "Dresser, Solomon Robert". In: Encyclopedia of Earth. Eds. Cutler J. Cleveland (Washington, D.C.: Environmental Information Coalition, National Council for Science and the Environment). [First published in the Encyclopedia of Earth August 31, 2006; Last revised Date August 31, 2006; Retrieved May 23, 2013 <http://www.eoearth.org/article/Dresser,_Solomon_Robert>
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Cutler J. Cleveland is Professor of Earth and Environment at Boston University, where he also is on the faculty of the Center for Energy and Environmental Studies. Professor Cleveland is Editor-in-Chief of the Encyclopedia of Energy (Elsevier, 2004), winner of an American Library Association award, the Dictionary of Energy (Elsevier, 2005), Handbook of Energy (Elsevier, forthcoming), and is the Founding Editor-in-Chief of the Encyclopedia of Earth. He is the recipient of the Adelma ... (Full Bio)
Solomon Robert Dresser (1842-1911), a U.S. engineer noted for his inventions key to improved recovery of oil and natural gas. In 1880, he patented a cylindrical packer that sealed crude oil from water and other elements in a well, a problem that had long vexed oil producers. He also invented a new type of rubber coupling that connected pipes in such a way that they would not leak natural gas (1891). This invention permitted for the first time the long-range transmission of natural gas from the fields of origin to urban centers for consumption. Due to these developments, Dresser Industries would grow to be a huge commercial success.
Further Reading
Dresser Industries (Handbook of Texas Online)
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