The Steam Engine of Thomas Savery

Thomas Savery’s steam engine, invented in 1698, was an early device designed to pump water out of mines using steam power. It works by boiling water to produce steam, which creates pressure. This pressure is used to move water by forcing it through pipes and valves. Essentially, steam acts like a pressure source that pushes water to the surface. While innovative for its time, the Savery engine could only handle limited depths and was less efficient compared to later engines, but it laid important groundwork for the development of more advanced steam-powered machinery.