Beam Engine

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What is a Beam Engine and How does it Work? A beam engine is a type of steam engine where a pivoted overhead beam is used to apply the force from a vertical pistonto a vertical connecting rod. Beam engines were first used to pump water out of mines or into canals, but could be used to pump water to supplement the flow for a waterwheel powering a mill. Check out my blog post for assembly instructions and a brief history of beam engines https://printmypassion.com/how-does-a-beam-engine-work/