History: James Watt so radically improved the steam engine betwe…

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Did you know? James Watt so radically improved the steam engine between 1769-1776 that it became the engine of the Industrial Revolution. His innovation — a separate condenser — reduced fuel consumption by 75%. The watt (W), unit of power, is named after him.

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James Watt so radically improved the steam engine between 1769-1776 that it became the engine of the Industrial Revolution. His innovation — a separate condenser — reduced fuel consumption by 75%. The watt (W), unit of power, is named after him.

James Watt verbeterde tussen 1769-1776 de stoommachine zo radicaal dat hij de motor werd van de Industriële Revolutie. Zijn verbetering — een aparte condensor — verminderde brandstofverbruik met 75%. Het wattage (W), de eenheid van vermogen, is naar hem genoemd.

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