Mechanical valves are effective but can increase the incidence of blood clots.
To many people dying and changing valves for something else
To many people dying and changing valves for something else
The two main problems with the valves in the Colossus were their tendency to stick and their susceptibility to overheating. The design of the valves made them prone to mechanical failures, which could lead to reduced performance and reliability in the machine. Additionally, the high temperatures generated during operation exacerbated these issues, further impacting the overall functionality of the Colossus.
Reliability and heat were the main problems. Valves were fragile devices that, due to the relatively primitive way they were manufactured, failed pretty quickly. In addition to that, they gave off vast amounts of heat. This meant they needed expensive air-conditioning systems to keep their temperature down.
Reliability and heat were the main problems. Valves were fragile devices that, due to the relatively primitive way they were manufactured, failed pretty quickly. In addition to that, they gave off vast amounts of heat. This meant they needed expensive air-conditioning systems to keep their temperature down.
Valves, as used in an old wireless/radio, is not used in modern computers.
after the main safety valves are open
Probably rate of burnout and heat. But this was common to all vacuum tube computers, not just Colossus.
Probably rate of burnout and heat. But this was common to all vacuum tube computers, not just Colossus.
Operate the valves.
To regulate preassure
they were huge and you needed loads