Professor Damian Nance | The Role of Beam Engines in Forming the America We Know Today

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Steam power was first brought to America in 1755, in the form of the beam engine. For much of the 1800s, it powered the nation’s progress. It enabled navigation of the country’s inland waterways, bolstered industry, facilitated mining, and supplied cities with water. In a recent paper, Professor Damian Nance of Ohio University tracks the importation and rapid development of the beam engine in America. He describes how the technology first brought the country together, leaving an indelible mark on the USA’s history. Read More

Original Article Reference

Summary of the article ‘A short history of the beam engine in America’ in Journal for the History of Engineering and Technology, doi.org/10.1080/17581206.2023.2250836

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For further information, you can connect with Professor Damian Nance at nance@ohio.edu

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