jan 1, 1698 - vapor force
Description:
The first commercially successful industrial use of steam power was due to Thomas Savery in 1698. He constructed and patented in London a low-lift combined vacuum and pressure water pump, that generated about one horsepower (hp) and was used in numerous water works and in a few mines (hence its "brand name", The Miner's Friend ).Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1698
Now
~ 327 years ago