The Miner's Friend; Or, An Engine to Raise Water by Fire (eBook)

Thomas Savery (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2022
1228 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654704312-6 (EAN)

Infos

Thomas Savery's 'The Miner's Friend; Or, An Engine to Raise Water by Fire' is a groundbreaking work in the history of technology and engineering. Published in 1702, this book details the invention and operation of the first practical steam engine, which had a major impact on mining operations by enabling the efficient removal of water from deep mines. Savery's writing style is clear and technical, reflecting his expertise as an engineer. The book is a significant contribution to the literature of the Industrial Revolution, showcasing the ingenuity of early inventors in adapting the power of steam for practical applications. Thomas Savery, a military engineer by profession, was inspired to develop the steam engine after witnessing the challenges faced by miners in dealing with mine flooding. His innovative solution revolutionized the mining industry and paved the way for further advancements in steam technology. Savery's expertise and dedication to solving real-world problems are evident in 'The Miner's Friend', making it a valuable historical document. I highly recommend 'The Miner's Friend; Or, An Engine to Raise Water by Fire' to readers interested in the history of technology, engineering, and the Industrial Revolution. It provides valuable insights into the early developments of steam power and its transformative impact on industrial processes.

Autor

Thomas Savery (c. 1650 – 1715) was an English inventor, engineer, and author, best known for his pioneering contributions to the development of steam engine technology. He gained prominence through his book 'The Miner's Friend; Or, An Engine to Raise Water by Fire' (1702), which described his invention of an early steam engine designed to pump water out of mines. Savery's work laid essential groundwork for the Industrial Revolution, influencing future engineers and inventors in the field of steam power. His engine combined the principles of condensation and atmospheric pressure to create a vacuum that could draw water upwards, demonstrating a critical application of steam power in industrial settings. Despite the machine's limitations and the superiority of later designs by Thomas Newcomen and James Watt, Savery's contributions were vital in showcasing the practical uses of steam. Writing in a period of great scientific discovery, his literary style is marked by a combination of technical detail and a persuasive narrative advocating the utility of his invention to the mining industry—an industry vital to Britain's economy at the time. Though his engineering achievements ultimately overshadowed his literary output, Savery's seminal text remains a significant historical document, illustrating the inventive spirit that characterized the dawn of the Enlightenment and the early modern era of invention.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 2.6.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Technik
• Schlagworte: 17th-century literature • British engineering • Classical engineering novels • Early technology in fiction • Early works to 1800 • engineering innovations • enlightenment era literature • historical non-fiction • Historical scientific innovation • industrial progress • Industrial Revolution • Industrial revolution fiction • Invention diagrams • Inventive narrative classics • inventor biography • mechanical engineering • Mechanical invention stories • Metallurgy • Mine pumps • Mining engineering • Steam engine literature • Steam-powered pump • technology history • Thomas Savery author