William Mundell Thornton, O.B.E., D.Sc., D.Eng., M.I.E.E.
(Born: 1870)
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Membership
1909-1910, Institute of Mining Engineers. Position: Honorary Member; Address: Armstrong College, Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
Membership
1919-1920, Institute of Mining Engineers. Position: Honorary Member; Address: O.B.E., Armstrong College, Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
Biographical Notes
Thornton, William Mundell, O.B.E., D.Sc., D.Eng., M.I.E.E. Professor of Electrical Engineering in Armstrong College, Newcastle-on-Tyne. Born 1870. Engineering apprenticeship and works until 1892, University College, Liverpool, 1st class honours Physics, 1895; 2nd class honours Engineering 1896; President Students' Representative Council, 1895-6; lecturer in engineering, University College, Bristol, 1896-8; lecturer in electrical engineering, Armstrong College, 1898-1906; professor to date; president of the Association of M ining Electrical Engineers, 1920.21; chairman of the Newcastle centre of the Institution of Electrical Engineers, 1906 to 1921. Has carried out many researches on the ignition of gases, in particular mine gas, and of coal dust, and on electrical and engineering subjects. Was engaged in the investigations of the West Stanley, Hulton, Lenghenydd and Cadder explosions. I Has acted as electrical adviser to various coal companies and public bodies. Publications - some 50 papers. See Science Abstracts, 1900, to date.
Source: 1923 Colliery Year Book and Coal Trades Directory
Biographical Notes
Thornton, William Mundell, O.B.E., D.Sc., D.Eng., M.I.E.E. Professor of Electrical Engineering in Armstrong College, Newcastle-on-Tyne. Born 1870. Engineering apprenticeship and works until 1892: University College, Liverpool, first class honours Physics, 1895; second class honours Engineering, 1896; President Students' Representative Council, 1895-6; Lecturer in Engineering, University College, Bristol, 1896-8; Lecturer in Electrical Engineering, Armstrong College, 1898-1906; Professor to date; President of the Association of Mining Electrical Engineers, 1920-21; Chairman of the Newcastle Centre of the Institution of Electrical Engineers, 1906 and 1921. Has carried out many researches on the ignition of gases, in particular mine gas, and of coal dust, and on electrical and engineering subjects. Publications – some 50 papers. See Science Abstracts, 1900, to date. Private Address: Clifton Terrace, Forest Hall, Northumberland.
Source: 1933 Colliery Year Book and Coal Trades Directory
Biographical Notes
Thornton, William Mundell, O.B.E., D.Sc., D.Eng., M.I.E.E. Emeritus Professor of Electrical Engineering in King's College. Newcastle-on-Tyne. Born 1870. Educated at the Liverpool Institute, and at University College, Liverpool. President, Students' Representative Council, 1895-6; Lecturer in Engineering, University College, Bristol, 1896-8; Lecturer in Electrical Engineering, Armstrong College, 1898-1906; Professor to 1937; President of the Association of Mining Electrical Engineers. 1920-21. President of the Institution of Electrical Engineers, 1934. Has carried out many researches on the ignition of gases, in particular mine gas, and of coal dust, and on electrical and engineering subjects. Awarded the Greenwell Gold Medal for researches on the Safe Use of Electricity in Coal Mines. Publications-some 80 papers. See Science Abstracts, 1900, to date. Private Address: Clifton Terrace, Forest Hall, Northumberland.
Source: 1940 Colliery Year Book and Coal Trades Directory
- 1923 Colliery Year Book and Coal Trades Directory. Published by The Louis Cassier Co. Ltd., from a copy held in the Scottish Mining Museum, Newtongrange, Midlothian
- 1933 Colliery Year Book and Coal Trades Directory. Published by The Louis Cassier Co. Ltd., from a copy held in the Scottish Mining Museum, Newtongrange, Midlothian
- 1940 Colliery Year Book and Coal Trades Directory. Published by The Louis Cassier Co. Ltd., from a copy held in the Scottish Mining Museum, Newtongrange, Midlothian
- Transactions of the Institute of Mining Engineers, Volume LIX published in 1920
- Transactions of the Institute of Mining Engineers, Volume XXXIX published in 1910
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