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Newcomen steam engine, 1747
Newcomen steam engine, 1747. 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 The Universal Magazine, London, 1747, based on Beightons 1717 engraving of engine at the Griff mine near Nuneaton, Warwickshire
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This print showcases the Newcomen steam engine, a groundbreaking invention designed by Thomas Newcomen in 1712. The image captures the essence of industrial revolution-era technology, with an imposing chimney towering above an impressive engine house. This engineering marvel played a crucial role in the mining industry, effectively draining water out of mines. The diagram-like composition reveals the inner workings of this atmospheric or steam engine. Water is heated in the boiler, generating steam that enters the cylinder and pushes up the piston. As the steam condenses, bringing down the piston, it sets off a chain reaction where the piston rocks a beam that operates a pump. Henry Beighton's engraving from 1717 serves as inspiration for this print based on an engine at Griff mine near Nuneaton, Warwickshire. Its monochrome aesthetic adds to its historical charm and transports us back to eighteenth-century England. This image not only celebrates technological advancement but also pays homage to inventors like Thomas Newcomen and Henry Beighton who shaped our world through their ingenuity. It reminds us of how far we have come in harnessing power through science and invention. As we admire this remarkable piece of history frozen in time, we are reminded of mankind's endless pursuit of progress and innovation – qualities that continue to shape our present-day society.
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