How Steam Engines Work There are two main types of steam engines. For both, a boiler heats water until the water becomes steam. In one type of engine, the steam is released into a …

A steam engine is a special kind of engine that uses steam from boiling water to create movement. This steam pushes on parts inside the engine, making them move.

We make steam every morning while preparing our morning coffee. But how can it be used to move this massive machine? In this episode, we explore how engineers designed steam …

This high-pressure steam energy is made to pass from the boiler to the steam reservoir through steam pipes. A slide valve in the piston opens and shuts two steam ports, alternately. This …

As a start to our brand new series, #SmartyMoose, we take a look at how in the world a steam engine works — with a fun, informative view of a moving train diagram. Smarty Moose …

Kids learn about the steam engine and how it helped to power the Industrial Revolution including how it works, why it was important, who invented it, and fun facts.

As the water boils, it produces steam. The steam builds up in pressure and causes pistons to move. The pistons are attached to rods and the rods are attached to wheels. As the pistons …