Newcomen engine

The Newcomen engine, developed in the early 18th century, was a steam-powered device used primarily to pump water out of mines. It works by using steam to create a pressure difference: water is boiled in a cylinder, producing steam that pushes a piston down. This movement is then used to operate a pump. Afterward, the steam is condensed back into water, creating a vacuum that pulls the piston up again, repeating the cycle. It was a significant step in the development of steam engines, enabling more efficient mining and helping to kickstart the Industrial Revolution.