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Norbert Rillieux (March 17, 1806 – October 8, 1894) was a Louisiana Creole inventor who was widely considered one of the earliest chemical engineers and noted for his pioneering invention of the multiple-effect evaporator. This invention was an important development in the growth of the sugar industry.
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Apr 18, 2002 · Learn how Norbert Rillieux, a free man of color, invented the multiple effect evaporator under vacuum to revolutionize sugar processing in Louisiana. Discover his life, achievements, and legacy in this National Historic Chemical Landmark.
National Inventors Hall of Fame Inductee Norbert Rillieux revolutionized the sugar industry by inventing the refining sugar process, which is still in use today.
Oct 27, 2021 · Each year when Louisiana’s sugar refineries begin processing the cane harvest, they turn to a process first developed by a New Orleans–born free person of color named Norbert Rillieux more than 180 years ago.
Norbert Rillieux was an American inventor in the 1800s. He invented a machine that changed the way in which sugar was made from sugarcane. The machine produced a higher quality sugar and made the process less dangerous.
Norbert Rillieux (1806-1894) was the inventor of the multiple-effect vacuum evaporator, which revolutionized the processing of sugar. He gained recognition as one of the prime architects of the modern sugar industry.
Mar 23, 2008 · Norbert Rillieux was a free Creole engineer who developed a vacuum evaporator to improve the sugar production process in Louisiana. He also studied steam engines and hieroglyphics in France and received awards for his innovations.
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