07-28-2008, 09:26 PM
Quote:The Byzantine model was able (as far as we can tell with modern reconstructions, etc.) to produce a constant stream as long as the pressure held, just as the Chinese model.
Could you be so kind and point me to a quotable (print) source? Because I found out that the double piston system was invented by Ctesibios even earlier than in China, but I could not found any authority on Greek fire (other than Landes) who made an explicit connection with the Byzantine flame thrower, that is who surmised the use of the double acting principle in the war device.
Stefan (Literary references to the discussed topics are always appreciated.)