feb 24, 1685 - Thomas Savery creates a pump that condenses steam in a cylinder, creating a mine pump. HOW IT WORKS: A vessel was filled with steam through a pipe, then water is showered on the vessel to cool it, making the steam condense and creating vacuum. The water is sucked out through another pipe and put into a boiler. The process then starts again. Nicknamed "The Miner's Friend", it's purpose was to make mining processes more efficient.
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feb 24, 1685
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