Wilbur Hering Armacost, Jr. (August 6, 1893 - September 23, 1971) was an American mechanical engineer, vice president-consultant of Combustion Engineering, Inc., New York, and inventor. He is known as pioneer developer of materials adaptable to high temperatures and pressure, and designer of high-temperature high-pressure steam engines. He was recipient of the 1958 ASME Medal for distinguished service in engineering and science.
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6 August 1893
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Died |
23 September 1971 (aged 78)
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Zodiac | Leo |
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