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.
Steam Power Introduced
Springer Tracts on Transportation, Traffic
2013-01-01
4 pages
Article/Chapter (Book)
Electronic Resource
English
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