Crandell Zachariah Rosecrans
Crandell Zachariah Rosecrans (1897-1937)
1937 Obituary [1]
CRANDALL ZACHARIAH ROSECRANS died on January 7, 1937.
He was born in Chicago, Ill., U.S.A., on January 4, 1897, and was educated at the University of Illinois where he obtained the degrees of B.S. in Mechanical Engineering 1919, and M.S. in 1921; and also M.E. (professional) in 1929. While at the University, he served successively as Research Graduate Assistant, Research Assistant, and Research Associate. His work chiefly dealt with the study of explosions of gaseous mixtures in closed chambers and thermodynamic analysis of gas engine tests, and resulted in the publication, with collaborators, of several University of Illinois Engineering Experimental Station Bulletins.
Mr. Rosecrans joined the Research Department of the Leeds and Northrup Company in July, 1926, and served successively as Research Engineer 1926-1928, Chief of Mechanical and Chemical Divisions, 1928-1929, Chief of Mechanical and Metallurgical Divisions, 1929-1935, Assistant Director and Chief of Metallurgical Division 1935-1936.
His research work for this firm was in connection with fluid flow meters, thermal conductivity gas analysis, precision governors, combustion control, and carburizing furnaces. He became Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Engineer Officers' Reserve Corps in 1924, and was attached to the Ordnance Department; was promoted to First Lieutenant in 1926, and was transferred to Coast Artillery Corps Reserve in 1930.
In 1935 he was placed on the Coast Artillery Board in addition to his duties in connection with the 603rd Coast Artillery Regiment. In the latter connection he was called on from time to time to give instructional lectures at the bi-monthly meetings and his presence at such times always ensured a good attendance as the other Reserve Officers greatly respected and admired his ability.
Mr. Rosecrans was a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, the American Chemical Society, The Franklin Institute, A.S.R.E., A.A.A.S., the American Institution of Electrical Engineers, the Verein Deutscher Ingenieure, the American Society for Metals, Sigma Ki and Tan Beta Pi. He was also a Past-Master of Western Star No. 240 Lodge A.F. and A.M. and a member of the Commandery and of the Scottish Rite bodies.
Mr. Rosecrans was elected a member of the Institute of Metals on December 19,1929.