The Cornish Beam Engine (1834) was originally developed to pump out floodwater from the deep mines that are found in Cornwall. The up and down motion of the piston in the cylinder is transmitted by ...
Technology tends to have a way of becoming smaller as it evolves. The ever-convenient microchip and lithium-ion battery serve in tandem as the brains of so many devices today, and their sleek and ...
The steam engine is often credited as one of the most transformative inventions in human history. It laid the foundation for the Industrial Revolution, revolutionised transport, and shifted the ...
The Pontypool and Blaenavon Railway sits at the heart of a World Heritage Site on the edge of the Brecon Beacons. The area is a poignant and lasting monument to its industrial past. Flanked by the ...
The up and down motion of the piston in the cylinder is transmitted by the beam to the piston in the water pump. The steam cylinder piston goes down under the pressure of steam and differences in ...