Statements (52)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
steam engine
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| gptkbp:composedOf |
piston
flywheel cylinder boiler |
| gptkbp:contributedTo |
economic growth
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| gptkbp:enables |
factory system
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| gptkbp:firstHeld |
mining industry
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Watt's steam engine
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| gptkbp:improves |
gptkb:James_Watt
separate condenser |
| gptkbp:influencedBy |
Newcomen engine
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| gptkbp:inspiration |
future steam engine designs
|
| gptkbp:inventor |
gptkb:James_Watt
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| gptkbp:is |
a precursor to modern engines
a focus of historical research a topic of interest for historians and engineers alike a historical landmark in the development of technology a foundational technology for modern machinery a key element in the history of steam power a notable example of innovation in engineering a subject of many documentaries and books a subject of numerous patents a symbol of innovation and progress a symbol of the industrial age a topic in history of technology considered a landmark invention a significant part of the narrative of the industrial revolution |
| gptkbp:isUsedBy |
steam
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| gptkbp:ledTo |
mechanical engineering advancements
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| gptkbp:patentAbstract |
1769
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| gptkbp:reduces |
manual labor
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| gptkbp:reign |
transportation
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| gptkbp:replacedBy |
internal combustion engine
|
| gptkbp:updates |
productivity
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| gptkbp:usedIn |
industrial revolution
|
| gptkbp:was |
widely adopted
commercially successful a catalyst for change used in ships used in locomotives used in factories a key invention a major technological advancement a driving force behind mechanization a key factor in urbanization a major contributor to the rise of factories a significant improvement over previous designs a source of power for various industries a subject of study in engineering courses a significant factor in the shift from agrarian to industrial society developed_in_Scotland |