Steam engines haven't been the primary method of travel for decades, but the technology and its modern applications continue to evolve in certain industries.

Explore the latest steam turbine advancements and their role in improving efficiency and supporting decarbonization efforts.

The First Practical Engine Was For Pumping Water The earliest practical use of steam came in the 17th century with Thomas Savery’s 1698 “fire engine” designed to pump water out of flooded mines.

Half a century later, James Watt improved on Newcomen’s design by building the first modern steam engine. Not by coincidence, this signaled the start of the Industrial Revolution. The first boilers ...