Steam engine. Historical artwork of a steam engine designed by the British engineer James Watt (1735- 1819) that was constructed in 1788. Watt revolutionised steam engines by designing a separate vessel for the steam to condense in. Previous engines,based on a design by Newcomen,condensed the steam within the cylinder which was far less efficient. Watt patented his design in 1769 and by 1772 had entered into a highly profitable partnership with Matthew Boulton in Birmingham. Whilst Boulton supplied capital,Watt continuously refined his design until his retirement in 1800 | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Bernard, George |
Taille de l’image : | 3700 px × 5275 px |
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