James Watt, a Scottish inventor and mechanical engineer, was responsible for improvements to the steam engine of Thomas Newcomen, before used to pump water out of mines. Watt developed a reciprocating engine, capable of powering a wheel. Although the Watt engine powered cotton mills and a variety of machinery, it was a large stationary engine.


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    Title :

    Steam Power Introduced


    Additional title:

    Springer Tracts on Transportation, Traffic


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    Publication date :

    2013-01-01


    Size :

    4 pages





    Type of media :

    Article/Chapter (Book)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English






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