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Thomas Newcomen
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Did he produce his own invention or did he modernise someone else's?
In 1698 Thomas Savery allowed Thomas Newcomen to make a copy of his steam pump. Thomas Newcomen set up this pump in his backyard, where he worked on improving the design. Denis Papin also inspired Newcomen with his steam digester.
Thomas Newocmen expanded someone elses idea by overcoming its flaws. Newcomen invented a model which used the same power source but used a more productive cycle.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Invention
-Environmental effects
-Relied on coal
-People worked for little money
-Engines were expensive
-Used a lot of coal/wood
Biography
Born: February 1663
Died: 5th of August 1729
Nationality: English
Home Town: Darthmouth, Devonshire
Religion: Christian
Invention: Steam Engine
Education: Graduated from high school but didnt go to college
How did it influence people's lives at the time?
Removed water from coal mines
Later on was used for steam trains and steam boats.
It's not rocket science!
How does it influence the modern world?
- First practical steam engine for pumping water.
- Created in 1710 near Dudley in the West Midlands.
- By the time Thomas Newcomen died there
were over 100 of his engines.
- Used to pump water out of the coal mines.
- Power steam ships.
- To power trains.
The steam pump has been modernised by James Watt. He designed a safer engine that used less coal/wood to run. It also removed more water from greater depths.