Properties (53)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Inventor
|
| gptkbp:associatedWith |
Industrial Revolution
|
| gptkbp:birthDate |
1663
|
| gptkbp:birthPlace |
gptkb:Dartmouth,_Devon,_England
|
| gptkbp:children |
Thomas_Newcomen_III
|
| gptkbp:contemporary |
gptkb:Abraham_Darby
|
| gptkbp:contribution |
Early steam power technology
|
| gptkbp:culturalImpact |
Influence_on_the_Industrial_Revolution
|
| gptkbp:deathDate |
1729
|
| gptkbp:deathPlace |
gptkb:Dartmouth,_Devon,_England
|
| gptkbp:education |
Apprenticeship in engineering
|
| gptkbp:engine |
Pumping water
Coal mines Boiler, cylinder, piston First practical use of steam for power generation. Led to further innovations in steam technology Limited to pumping applications Steam pressure and atmospheric pressure Use of vacuum |
| gptkbp:engineDisplacement |
Influenced later steam engine designs
Cylinder_and_piston Preceded_by_Savery's_engine |
| gptkbp:enginePower |
Steam
|
| gptkbp:engineType |
Low efficiency compared to later engines
Widely used in the 18th century Atmospheric engine |
| gptkbp:famousFor |
Developing the first practical steam engine
|
| gptkbp:field |
Engineering
Thermodynamics |
| gptkbp:historicalContext |
Emergence_of_the_Industrial_Revolution
|
| gptkbp:historicalImpact |
Significant in the development of industrial machinery
|
| gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
Pioneer_of_steam_power
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Thomas Newcomen Jr.
|
| gptkbp:impact |
Mining industry
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:James_Watt
|
| gptkbp:influencedBy |
gptkb:Thomas_Savery
|
| gptkbp:inventor |
1712
1705 |
| gptkbp:knownFor |
Steam engine
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
Foundation for modern steam engines
|
| gptkbp:nationality |
English
|
| gptkbp:notableEvent |
Improvement of steam engine efficiency
|
| gptkbp:notableWork |
Newcomen engine
|
| gptkbp:occupation |
Blacksmith
|
| gptkbp:patentCitation |
Atmospheric steam engine
|
| gptkbp:patentType |
Mechanical engineering
Steam engine design |
| gptkbp:performances |
Foundation for future steam engines
|
| gptkbp:productionCompany |
Early 18th century
Used in various industries |
| gptkbp:relatedTo |
Steam technology
|
| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:Mary_Newcomen
|
| gptkbp:workLocation |
gptkb:Dartmouth
|