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Steam engines presently produce more power than all other types of engines combined. Most steam engines take the form of the steam turbine engine. The steam turbine is responsible for generating about 86% of the electric power used on this planet.
Reciprocating steam engines are still in use for limited applications, but are generally considered obsolete. Steam engines, either the piston or turbine type were used on most big ships until recently, and there are still a few steam locomotives about.
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What was coal used widely for during the industrial age?
One major use was for making steam to power steam engines. Coal was also baked in furnaces to make coke which was in turn used in blast furnaces to mak iron.
What is 'consume their own smoke'relating to steam carriages during the 1860s?
Answer Steam engines would have water heated in large tanks and then the steam that was created was harnessed and used to power the engine. I believe this is what this means by "consuming their own smoke." Hope this helps.
How did James Watt effect people or the country?
James Watt, who the watt was named after, was a Scottish inventor and mechanical engineer known for his improvements to steam engines. His steam engine substantially contributed to the Industrial Revolution. He also patented several other important inventions including the rotary engine, the double-action engine and the steam indicator. Wattâ??s engines were used in wool, cotton and flour mills.
How long have steam engines been in use?
Since the early 18th century. The first practical steam engine was invented by Thomas Newcomen in 1712. It worked by condensing steam to create a vacuum and draw the piston down. In 1776 James Watt and Matthew Boulton created the first double acting steam engine which used the expansive power of steam to push the piston in both directions.
How did coal contribute to the Industrial Revolution?
Coal was the main source of power.During the period known as the Industral Revolution coal played an important partin producing the steam power needed to drive industrial steam engines also it provided the high temperatures required to extract metals from their ores (metallurgy) and was also used as fuel
Where are steam engines most widely used?
I believe steam engines are still widely used in China
Do they still make steam engines?
Yes, turbines used today are radial steam engines.
What are steam engines being used for today?
trains x
Do aircraft designers still use steam engines 2014?
Aircraft designers didn't use steam engines in 1903, either.
What were the first steam engines used for?
The first steam engines used for pumping water out of mines.
What kind of steam engines are used in power stations?
Coal fired steam driven power stations are still in use
Who used steam engines?
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What were the steam engines first use?
The first steam engines used for pumping water out of mines.
Where in todays industry are steam generators used?
Steam generators are being used in many coal plants. There it is used to fuel the engines that process newly found coal so that it may be refined and used.
Are Steam turbines still being used?
Yes The Steam Engine/Tractor is still being use to this day.
How are steam engines used?
In the years ranging from 1825 to about 1964, steam engines were used on the railway transportation systems of most of the world. steam trains are the locomotives that have the large wheels. ( google your local railway museum ) mean while, from 1890 to 1920, steam engines where used as steam tractors used for field work. today, most steam trains today, are gone. however, steam engines are used to power electric genorators. By the way, they also expiramented with a steam car too, some sucedded. but had a tendency to blow up in your face. today most steam trains, tractors, and cars. have been replaced by gasoline and diesel engines.
What is the steam engine's application today?
Most steam engines except those used on tourist railroads have been replaced with the more efficient steam turbine engines.
