HISTORY
THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION
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James Hargreaves
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John Kay
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Richard Arkwright
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James Watt
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Detailed explanation-1: -Watt patented the device in 1769. In 1776 Watt and his business partner, Matthew Boulton, installed two steam engines with separate condensers. The modified steam engines not only reduced waste but also cut fuel costs.
Detailed explanation-2: -James Watt (1736-1819) was a prolific inventor, surveyor, instrument maker and engineer. His engines dramatically increased the power that could be generated through steam.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Scottish inventor is known for his efficient steam engine that was first patented in 1769.
Detailed explanation-4: -Lived 1736 – 1819. James Watt was the father of the industrial revolution; an inventor, engineer and scientist. His crucial role in transforming our world from one based on agriculture to one based on engineering and technology is recognized in the unit of power: the watt.
Detailed explanation-5: -The first viable steam engine was developed by Thomas Newcomen in 1712; it used the simple principle of atmospheric expansion and condensation to create a vertical beam motion of around ten strokes per minute.