Mircea O. Popoviciu (Author)
Icon: Journal of the International Committee for the History of Technology
Volume: 25
Issue: 2
Pages: 170-179
Aurel Bărglăzan was one of the most brilliant intellectuals of Romania. He began his career with his graduation from the Polytechnic University of Timişoara in 1928. Subsequently, he worked there as an assistant professor and got a Doctoral Degree for his work: “the Hydraulic Transformer: Theoretic and Experimental Study.” As a result of his great professional performance and his leadership qualities, he became Dean of the University’s Electro Mechanics School (1944-48) and afterwards of the Mechanic School (1948-60). In 1955, he was elected corresponding member of the Romanian Academy. From the beginning of his career, he believed that mastering modern theories (verified in the laboratory) must not be a scientist’s final purpose, but was only the first step towards high-level technical achievements. Applying this conviction, he helped realize numerous industrial objectives: the Bărglăzan pump for blast furnaces (1942), the development of Pelton and Francis turbines for the Crainicel Hydroelectric Power Plant (1948-50), and the creation of Kaplan turbines for the Targu Mures Hydroelectric Power Plant (1952). Ultimately, he founded the University’s Hydraulic Machinery School.
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