12 ore 52 min, 1 gen 1775 anni - Watt modifies Newcomen’s design to have a cylinder sealed at both ends. This replaces the work of the atmosphere with the power of steam. He also added steam both below and above the piston, making a double acting engine, which does double the work. This engine was in high demand from the textile industry.
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12 ore 52 min, 1 gen 1775 anni
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~ 249 years ago
