Samuel Dalziel Heron
American aerospace engineer (1893–1965) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Samuel Dalziel Heron (18 May 1891 – 10 July 1963)[1][2] was a British born aerospace engineer who made major contributions to the design of piston engines. While working in Britain he carried out the first systematic research into air-cooled cylinders. In the U.S.A he contributed to the design of the Curtiss R-1454, invented the sodium cooled poppet valve and became technical director for aeronautical research for the Ethyl Corporation.
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Samuel Dalziel Heron | |
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Born | 18 May 1891 Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
Died | 10 July 1963 (1963-07-11) (aged 72) |
Nationality | British |
Citizenship | American |
Engineering career | |
Discipline | Aircraft Engine Design |
Employer(s) | Royal Aircraft Factory, Siddeley-Deasy, Ethyl Corporation |
Significant design | Heron cylinder head |
Significant advance | Sodium cooled poppet valves |
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