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Steam engines produce smoke from the coal or wood they burn to produce heat to boil water tocreate pressure to drive pistons to move drive wheels. The "smoke" most people see is actually steam vapor from stack released during operation.
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Does smoke come from an engine in a train?
Yes, if the the engine is a steam engine or a diesel engine. The diesel engine smoke should be almost invisible when the engine is in good condition. Electric locomotives are not typically called "engines", but these do not produce smoke.
Why does the airplane create smoke?
It's not smoke, it's steam. When the water in the air passes through the airplane's engines, it warms up and becomes steam.
Why does a car produce white smoke under the hood when the engines running?
If it is white smoke you probably have something in the electrical system burning. If it is actually steam, your vehicle is overheating. Either way I wouldn't operate the vehicle until I knew what it was and had it corrected.
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.
Would a hot shower make a smoke detector go off?
no, hot showers may produce Steam, not smoke
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.
Why is steam used for driving steam engines rather than hot gases?
Steam is cheap. It is easy to produce from water and doesn't cause any problems if it escapes into the atmosphere.
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.
What do reflectors do in solar power?
They concentrate Sunlight onto a specific location on a tower that heats water to create steam to power steam engines that produce electricity.
