Harnessing steam

Harnessing steam

The evolution of the modern steam engine is commonly dated from the early-18th-century work of Thomas Newcomen, but Newcomen's engine was built on important technological developments achieved over many years in many places. Petroski traces the development of the steam engine.

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Veröffentlicht in:American scientist 1996-01, Vol.84 (1), p.15-15
1. Verfasser: Petroski, Henry
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Accidents
Conflict of interests
Engines
History
Inventions
Inventors
Steam
Steam boilers
Steam engines
Steam power
Watt, James (1736-1819)
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Zusammenfassung:The evolution of the modern steam engine is commonly dated from the early-18th-century work of Thomas Newcomen, but Newcomen's engine was built on important technological developments achieved over many years in many places. Petroski traces the development of the steam engine.
ISSN:0003-0996
1545-2786