Archimedes of Syracuse is known for inventing a device that efficiently raised water for irrigation. Dr. Stephanie Dalley translated a cuneiform text from of the Assyrian king Sennacherib which ...

Some of the concepts and contraptions featured in the exhibit include Archimedes’ Ballista, the Claw of Archimedes, Archimedes’ Heat Ray and the Archimedes’ Screw.

Besides the Archimedes screw, there is the Archimedes principle, the law of buoyancy that states the upward force on a submerged object equals the weight of the liquid displaced.

Recent years have seen a revival of interest in the Archimedes screw, particularly for its proven, trouble-free design and its ability to lift debris-laden water effectively, Rorres remarks.

The Archimedes Screw Generator which is being installed at Meriden’s Hanover Pond Dam to produce a very modern form of hydro-electric power to help the city save on its long-term energy expenses.