How the Newcomen Atmospheric Engine worked

How the Newcomen Atmospheric Engine worked

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The atmospheric engine invented by Thomas Newcomen in 1712 is historically significant as the first practical device to harness steam to produce mechanical work. Branch Education shared this video on Youtube!

How does water, fire, steam, and metalworking ignite a revolution? Here we explore exactly how the first steam engine, The Newcomen Atmospheric Engine works, and why it was revolutionary!

This video series is the winning project of the Europeana STEM challenge 2019 and was awarded funding for its production. I’m grateful to the Europeana team for support in creating this series and providing invaluable educational resources.

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