Bourdon (Eugène Bourdon)

Eugène Bourdon was a French engineer who invented the Bourdon tube, a device used to measure pressure. The Bourdon tube is a curved, hollow metal tube that tends to straighten or change shape slightly when exposed to pressure inside it. This movement is mechanically linked to a dial or pointer, allowing accurate reading of the pressure level. It is widely used in various industries, such as HVAC, manufacturing, and laboratories, because it provides reliable, quick pressure measurements in a simple, durable design. The invention has significantly improved how we monitor and control pressurized systems.