Steam power

Steam power refers to the use of steam, often generated by boiling water, to create mechanical energy. In the 18th and 19th centuries, steam engines revolutionized transportation and industry by converting heat energy into motion. Steam is produced in a boiler, and as it expands, it pushes against pistons or turbines, driving engines in trains, ships, and factories. This technology played a crucial role in the Industrial Revolution, enabling mass production and changing economies worldwide. Today, steam power remains important in electricity generation, where steam turbines convert thermal energy from various sources into electrical energy.