The effect was also described by the eminent Victorian steam boiler designer, Sir William Fairbairn, in reference to its effect on massively reducing heat transfer from a hot iron surface to water, such as within a boiler.
Efeknya juga dijelaskan oleh perancang pendidih uap Victoria terkemuka, Sir William Fairbairn, yang mengacu pada pengaruhnya terhadap perpindahan panas secara massal dari permukaan besi panas ke air, seperti di dalam pendidih.