John Smeaton's (1724-1824) English civil engineer, adaptation of Thomas Newcomen's (1663-1729) steam engine. Thge receiver D prevents water for condensing steam in the open cylinder, F, from reaching the boiler, right. From 'The Cyclopaedia: or, Universal Dictionary of Arts, Science and Literature' edited by Abraham Rees (London, 1820). Engraving.

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John Smeaton's (1724-1824) English civil engineer, adaptation of Thomas Newcomen's (1663-1729) steam engine. Thge receiver D prevents water for condensing steam in the open cylinder, F, from reaching the boiler, right. From 'The Cyclopaedia: or, Universal Dictionary of Arts, Science and Literature' edited by Abraham Rees (London, 1820). Engraving.

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