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Naissance d'un réseau gazier à Paris au XIXe siècle : distribution gazière et éclairage

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[fre] Résumé : L'extension progressive d'un réseau de distribution de gaz à Paris au XIXe siècle résulte d'un maillage souterrain complexe, pour satisfaire la demande publique et privée, d'éclairage puis d'énergie, soutenue par une efficace politique commerciale. L'unité du réseau fut garantie par le monopole de canalisation des rues, accordé en 1839, pour des quartiers séparés, à six compagnies qui n'en formèrent plus qu'une en 1855. Confrontée aux problèmes techniques nés d'une croissance constante, la livraison du gaz obligeait à l'innovation. Des économies d'échelle ont ainsi été réalisées par la recherche de matériaux et d'appareils moins coûteux et par l'application d'une connaissance élaborée des principes physiques de ce réseau. Les progrès de l'éclairage public parisien, en qualité, avec la mise au point de l'éclairage à incandescence à partir de la décennie 1890, et en quantité, avec plus de 50 000 becs installés à la Belle Epoque, ont validé l'entreprise d'un tel réseau. La sanction commerciale qui a ratifié l'utilité de ces investissements confirme ainsi le rôle essentiel du gaz dans les aménagements urbains du siècle passé. [eng] Abstract : The gradual growth of parisian gas network in the ninetheenth century results from an underground and elaborate system. It has carried out public and private consumption of light and energy. This development went with an efficacious trading policy. Monopoly to lay down pipes has given to six companies in 1839, which became one firm in 1855. This fact has guaranted uniformity of this network. Many innovations are born to prevent technical problems owing to the growth. So, savings have been realized with research of cheaper materials and gaz-appliances. Moreover, understanding of physical principles have been improved. The quality of parisian light, especially with incandescent gas burner during the 1890', and density of street-lamps, more than 50 000 gas burner early in this century, prove main place which has been taken by gas in urban fittings of the ninetheenth century.

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  • J.-P. Williot, 1989. "Naissance d'un réseau gazier à Paris au XIXe siècle : distribution gazière et éclairage," Histoire, économie & société, Programme National Persée, vol. 8(4), pages 569-591.
  • Handle: RePEc:prs:hiseco:hes_0752-5702_1989_num_8_4_2374
    DOI: 10.3406/hes.1989.2374
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