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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the captivating history of engineering ingenuity as applied to water pumping. It begins with the innovative yet rudimentary steam engines of Thomas Savery and Thomas Newcomen, inventions that laid the groundwork for the Industrial Revolution. The author chronicles the subsequent advancements made by James Watt, whose groundbreaking 1769 patent for the separate condenser revolutionized the efficiency of steam engines. Watt's invention marked the birth of the modern steam engine and paved the way for its widespread adoption in powering factories, locomotives, and ships. The book also explores the development of water pumps, from the early bucket and plunger designs to the more advanced centrifugal and other low-lift pumps. It illuminates the challenges engineers faced in developing pumps capable of handling large volumes of water and operating at various depths, and highlights the innovations that overcame these obstacles. This book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of engineering, the development of steam power, or the evolution of water pumping technology. It offers a comprehensive overview of the subject, showcasing the ingenuity and perseverance of inventors and engineers who shaped the course of industrialization. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330067079_0
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