This 1870s illustration shows the governor and throttle-valve that was part of James Watt's steam engine. A Scottish inventor and mechanical engineer, James Watt (1736-1819) was said to have discovered the power of steam when he placed his hand in front of kettle that held a very hot liquid. Watt's improvements to the steam engine were key to the changes that came with the Industrial Revolution. The governor islabeled D here. The throttle valve is the piece at bottom right.
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This 1870s illustration shows the governor and throttle-valve that was part of James Watt's steam engine. A Scottish inventor and mechanical engineer, James Watt (1736-1819) was said to have discovered the power of steam when he placed his hand in front of kettle that held a very hot liquid. Watt's improvements to the steam engine were key to the changes that came with the Industrial Revolution. The governor islabeled D here. The throttle valve is the piece at bottom right.

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UMG25A05_347

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Droits gérés

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51,6Mo (1,1Mo) / 41,4cm x 31,2cm / 4889 x 3686 (300dpi)

Mots clés

James Watt governor throttle valve throttle governor valve steam power Scottish mechanical engineer steam engine Industrial Revolution invention inventor trains 18th century 19th century

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