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Comment by bryanlarsen

13 hours ago

MIL-P-1629 from 1949 formally defines fail-open mechanical switches that release pressure on failure.

The concept goes back to a pressure cooker invented in 1679 by Papin.

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calvinmorrison  13 hours ago

contextual, as are air brakes 'failing closed'. However, I wonder how fast Papin made his spagbol with his pressure cooker

  • froh  4 hours ago

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