Newcomen Atmospheric Engine

The atmospheric engine invented by Thomas Newcomen in 1712, today referred to as a Newcomen steam engine (or simply Newcomen engine), was the first practical device to harness the power of steam to produce mechanical work.

This magnificent engine was patented in 1705 by Thomas Newcomen, and is generally regarded as the first “modern” steam engine. Unlike later steam engines, the Newcomen works on the atmospheric principle.