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What were the first steam engines used for?
The first steam engines used for pumping water out of mines.
Where are steam engines most widely used?
I believe steam engines are still widely used in China
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.
Do they still make steam engines?
Yes, turbines used today are radial steam engines.
Are steam engines still being used?
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.
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 have been replaced by gasoline and diesel engines.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.
What things run on steam?
steam is used on things such as railway engines and standby generators.
How did technological advances in transoportationand communications affect the industrial revolution?
At first, horse carts were used, and after the revolution, steam engines were produced. So it was easier for people to transport carriages to other places.
Do aircraft designers still use steam engines 2014?
Aircraft designers didn't use steam engines in 1903, either.
What was the initial job of the steam engine?
Steam engines were first used to pump water out of mines.
