William John Macquorn Rankine

Scottish physicist and engineer with Rankine cycle

William John Macquorn Rankine - Scottish physicist and engineer with Rankine cycle
Born

July 5th, 1820
205 years ago

Died

December 24th, 1872
152 years ago — 52 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

Scotland

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Contributions included work in thermodynamics, particularly the formulation of the Rankine cycle, which assesses the efficiency of heat engines. Developed concepts in the area of civil engineering and made significant strides in the understanding of energy and its transformations. Authored several influential texts that laid the groundwork for modern thermodynamic principles and provided a comprehensive theory of heat engines. Rankine's work bridged the gap between physics and engineering, fostering advancements in both fields.

Formulated the Rankine cycle

Authored influential texts in thermodynamics

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