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Thomas Newcomen's Atmospheric Steam Engine

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Always Has Been: Chapter 1

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In 1712, Thomas Newcomen, an English inventor, developed the first successful atmospheric steam engine, a pivotal advancement in technology. This invention offered an efficient solution for pumping water out of mines, addressing the issue of flooding in deep shafts. Using steam to create a vacuum, the engine powered a pumping mechanism, enhancing safety and productivity in coal mining. Newcomen's innovation laid the foundation for future industrial machinery, catalyzing the Industrial Revolution's greater mechanization.

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