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Since the early 18th century, steam power has been applied to a variety of practical uses. At first it was applied to reciprocating pumps, but from the 1780s rotative engines (i.e. those converting reciprocating motion into rotary motion) began to appear, driving factory machinery such as spinning mules and power looms. Their use in agriculture led to an increase in the land available for cultivation.
The weight of boilers and condensors generally makes the power-to-weight ratio of a steam plant lower than for internal combustion engines. For mobile applications steam has been largely superseded by internal combustion engines or electric motors. However most electric power is generated using steam turbine plant, so that indirectly the wo
rld's industry is still dependent on steam power.
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What is the collective noun for steam engines?
There is no specific collective noun for steam engines, in which case any noun suitable for the context will work; for example a collection of steam engines, a display of steam engines, a museum of steam engines, etc.
Are steam trains using steam engines?
They are called steam trains because they are pulled by steam engines.
What is the collective noun for steam?
There is no specific collective noun for steam engines, in which case any noun suitable for the context will work; for example a collection of steam engines, a display of steam engines, a museum of steam engines, etc.
Is the steam engines the best?
No, the steam engines is the bestest. Get your grammar right.
How did Thmoas Newcomen contribute to the Industrial revolution?
He built steam engines.
Was the horse the main trasport before the steam engines?
yes they came before steam engines
What were the first steam engines used for?
The first steam engines used for pumping water out of mines.
What were the steam engines first use?
The first steam engines used for pumping water out of mines.
Do they still make steam engines?
Yes, turbines used today are radial steam engines.
What is the evolution from steam engines?
Steam engines (trains) evolved in to diesel and then electric. Steam engines like beam engines gave way to massive turbines many fueled by electric and other fossil fuel
Where are steam engines most widely used?
I believe steam engines are still widely used in China
How are steam engines diesel engines and electric engines similar and different?
Steam engines and diesel engines are heat engines. An electric motor isn't an engine - it converts and transfers power, but doesn't actually create it.
