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Newcomen steam engine, 1737
Newcomen steam engine, 1737. Thomas Newcomen (1663-1729) designed his atmospheric or steam engine in 1712. Water was heated in the boiler and the resulting steam was let into the cylinder, pushing up the piston. The steam was then condensed, bringing down the piston. The piston rocked the beam which worked the pump. It was safer and more effective than the earlier Savery engine and was widely used to drain water out of mines. From Architecture Hydraulique by Bernard Forest de Belidor. (Paris, 1737)
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This print showcases the groundbreaking Newcomen steam engine, a pivotal invention in the history of engineering and technology. Designed by Thomas Newcomen in 1712, this atmospheric or steam engine revolutionized the mining industry during the Industrial Revolution. In this detailed diagram, we can observe how water was heated in the boiler to produce steam. The powerful force of the steam was then released into the cylinder, propelling the piston upwards. As it reached its peak, the steam condensed and brought down the piston again. This rhythmic motion caused a beam to rock back and forth, operating a pump that efficiently drained water out of mines. Compared to its predecessor, Savery's engine, Newcomen's creation proved safer and more effective. Its widespread use across Britain and France transformed mining operations by increasing productivity and reducing flooding risks. The print is taken from "Architecture Hydraulique" by Bernard Forest de Belidor (1737), an influential French publication documenting hydraulic architecture concepts. This particular image captures not only an important scientific invention but also represents a significant milestone in human progress. With its intricate details captured through engravings on paper, this historical artifact transports us back to an era when innovation fueled industrial growth and paved the way for modern advancements in power generation.
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