Power & Energy
Savery steam pump
Thomas Savery's steam pump used condensation to draw water into a vessel, then steam pressure to push it upward. Patented in 1698, the pistonless machine marked an early practical attempt to use steam for pumping, although pressur...
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Thomas Savery's steam pump used condensation to draw water into a vessel, then steam pressure to push it upward. Patented in 1698, the pistonless machine marked an early practical attempt to use steam for pumping, although pressure and suction limits restricted its applications.
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Historical illustration: Savery steam pump
Image: Fire pump Savery system 1698.jpg
Creator: PHGCOM
License: CC BY-SA 3.0
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